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The old evening-before-surgery freakout.....



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I'm sure that it is pretty common....but I've been so enthusiastically pursuing this surgery for the better part of a year, and I'm scheduled for tomorrow. Tonight, I am geeking out, hoping and praying that I am doing the right thing. I am one of those people who have things happen to them that don't normally happen to the majority. :)

It doesn't help that I'm the last surgery of the day, and I don't have to go into the hospital until 2.......please keep me in your thoughts?

Thanks so much,

Deb

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Sure thing Deb! When you hear those words "You're all done" - I promise, you won't stop smiling (and it won't be from all the drugs!)

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Thanks, Kirk! Hey, how are you feeling?

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You got it! you are going to be fine it is your time to do this. We all freak out before hand, I almost walked out of the prep room. All will be well. See you on the other side.

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Will be praying for you! You will do great

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You've got this. Just think how many people wish they could take your place. It's a blessing. I'll be praying.

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Thanks, Kirk! Hey, how are you feeling?

I'm great! I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very smooth recovery - I think a lot of it has to do with being uber compliant and really absorbing all of the information that my surgeon and nutritionist have provided to me both pre/post op.

I have a YouTube channel where you can follow my journey - search VSG KIRK

I haven't been THIS happy in a very very long time.

:)

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I have my consult tomorrow and I'm freaking out! I can't imagine how I would feel the night before doing it! Best of luck to you!!

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Prayers your way .

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Let us know how you're doing tomorrow night. Sending prayers your way.

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Good Luck!! :) I'm sending good vibes your way :)

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You're gonna be great! Try to relax and concentrate on being EXCITED. I'm serious....think about as the beginning of a new wonderful life... I looked it at as my own private Dana's Independence Day! Freedom to be the true me after 40 years!

Good Luck!! So excited for you!!

~Dana

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Prayers on your way...hoping you have speedy recovery. I will be joining you all next week ...also been nervous and not sleeping.< /p>

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I'm sure that it is pretty common....but I've been so enthusiastically pursuing this surgery for the better part of a year' date=' and I'm scheduled for tomorrow. Tonight, I am geeking out, hoping and praying that I am doing the right thing. I am one of those people who have things happen to them that don't normally happen to the majority. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

It doesn't help that I'm the last surgery of the day, and I don't have to go into the hospital until 2.......please keep me in your thoughts?

Thanks so much,

Deb[/quote']

Good luck I am sure you will be fine we all go thru these emotions I cancelled my surgery first time cause I freaked out but now I 2 weeks post op best decision of my life

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Sure thing Deb! When you hear those words "You're all done" - I promise' date=' you won't stop smiling (and it won't be from all the drugs!)[/quote']

I was freaking out once they took me inside the room and gave me anestisia It was game over when I woke up it was all done its just pre surgery jitters nurse even joked with me that they would be concerned if I wasn't nervous cause its natural

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