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Hello everyone I'm new here as well as new to the state of Texas and I'm having my gastric sleeve done Monday May 20th. I actually work at the facility where I'm having my procedure. I'm a nurse so I advise patients everyday but here I am on the other side of things and I'm afraid. I've watched several videos posted online by people preop and they have a support system right there I don't so it's getting very real. I'm praying things go well I just need to be a patient and not a nurse for once.

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I'm one day behind you. Wish you the best going through the surgery.

Shel - Olathe, KS

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From another Texan, who is also pre-op, I know where you are coming from. Best of luck, you can do this!

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Thanks, I just wish I had family here. Have you watched any videos posted from anyone preop? They make me very tearful but they also seem to help.

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I actually haven't seen any videos. I'm pretty new around here, and am just starting to explore. Work has been hectic, which I think has been a good thing. Less time to obsess about nerves. :)

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I'm also from Texas and my surgery date is May 28th, I do have family here that's supportive but it would be great if I actually knew people who were going through the same thing. What part of Texas are you from if you don't mind me asking? Lol we should join a support group!

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I agree! I have great support here- wonderful husband and best friend- but I don't know anyone going through this near me. I am in beautiful Austin, Tx! And I would love to follow both of y'alls progress. :) how are your friends reacting to your decision? Most of my closest friends are totally supportive, but a couple, notsomuch.

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I agree! I have great support here- wonderful husband and best friend- but I don't know anyone going through this near me. I am in beautiful Austin' date=' Tx! And I would love to follow both of y'alls progress. :) how are your friends reacting to your decision? Most of my closest friends are totally supportive, but a couple, notsomuch.[/quote']

Im in Fort Worth, but I love Austin and San Antonio. So fun there! Everyone has been great so far except for my stepdad, he had some really negative and harsh things to say about the whole thing. But whatever, I just let it roll right off. I'm doing this for ME! :)

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I'm in Houston and I originally had to hear several negative things about the surgery. I get tired of explaining the procedure as if I haven't done the research. I have friends and family in Chicago and I'm actually going to miss my teenage daughter go on senior prom due to my schedule conflict so I can't make it back home or I'm afraid to fly so early. I'm gonna attend via video chat but this also adds to my anxiety

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