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So, my surgery is tomorrow!! :clap2: while i have been waiting forever to get it, the day is here and i am freaking out!!!! How did everyone deal with the jitters of waiting, and, the jitters of all the pre-op prep stuff. Any good tricks??

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I went to the movies and had a nice long bath the night before. Good luck, I was nervous as I could be and I sailed right through it.

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Whenever I get nervous I find relaxation in dreaming about the other side...being able to tie my shoes easier, no seatbelt extender on airplanes, riding a rollercoaster with my son, no more handicap stalls in the ladies rooms, breathing easier, and so on....I'm scared too, but I find comfort in knowing there is a better life out there for me!

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That's right ladies,please dream on because it does come true. It seems like such a short time ago that I was all nervous about my surgery and now here it is 18 pounds from goal. It feels and looks so wonderful. I will say a little prayer for you both that you will be as lucky as I and have no problems at all. The best of luck to you both.:D

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Wow... I've been wondering the same thing. I've been busy doing work around the house to keep it in nice shape for when arrive home.

I've been on a pre-op diet for 2 weeks and nearly every night I have the most realistic dreams that I've been eating food during the night. Thank god I woke up and realized it was a dream.

I'm so nrevous about tomorrow. My anesthesiologist to take my Ambien to help get a good night's sleep. It's not working yet.

Well, good luck all... I have to be at the hospital at 6am tomorrow. One night to go...

Question - have you guys been crying retty frequently?

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