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Good luck tomorrow!!! Please let us know how you're doing afterward when you feel up to it!!!

I think I am doing ok. My blood pressure keeps being low and my drain is leaking more than it should. But pain is totally not that bad! Just trying to get some rest for now

~~Jeanni~~

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I am the same date! Good luck.

You too!

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I am scheduled for Sept. 24th! I'm sooo nervous and excited all at the same time! I can't wait to see myself transform into something that I can finally be proud of seeing on the mirror or pictures! :)

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I am scheduled for Sept. 24th! I'm sooo nervous and excited all at the same time! I can't wait to see myself transform into something that I can finally be proud of seeing on the mirror or pictures! :)

Good luck Kayleen! You should already be proud, for taking the hardest step and undergoing this procedure. Hugz.

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Good luck Kayleen! You should already be proud' date=' for taking the hardest step and undergoing this procedure. Hugz.[/quote']

Very true!! Thanks! :)

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I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me. :)

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Come onnnn September 11th!!! 5 more days to go on my 3 week full liquid diet...My husband nuked frozen burritos for his dinner tonight (poor guy!) and I can honestly say that frozen burritos have NEVER smelled soooo good to me!!! :D :D :D

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Monday is my surgery. When I was getting my EKG today for pre op the nurse asked me if I was getting the bypass and I said no I'm getting the sleeve she told me she had the bypass 2 years ago and I am making the best decision of my life. Se said she is so happy for me and she gave me a hug. It feels so good for other people to tell you about it. And damn. She had a nice looking body. It just reaffirms my decisions through and through. Omg the 9th here I come.

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Monday is my surgery. When I was getting my EKG today for pre op the nurse asked me if I was getting the bypass and I said no I'm getting the sleeve she told me she had the bypass 2 years ago and I am making the best decision of my life. Se said she is so happy for me and she gave me a hug. It feels so good for other people to tell you about it. And damn. She had a nice looking body. It just reaffirms my decisions through and through. Omg the 9th here I come.

Awesome! It does help a lot.. thanks for sharing with us. I am having mine in the 9th as well. Wishing that all goes really well for u. :)

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Monday is my surgery. When I was getting my EKG today for pre op the nurse asked me if I was getting the bypass and I said no I'm getting the sleeve she told me she had the bypass 2 years ago and I am making the best decision of my life. Se said she is so happy for me and she gave me a hug. It feels so good for other people to tell you about it. And damn. She had a nice looking body. It just reaffirms my decisions through and through. Omg the 9th here I come.

That's awesome. I work at a plus size clothing store and I've seen MANY customers get the different surgeries. I've seen them lose weight and gain so much confidence. When they come in and tell me they can shop in the regular stores now, I always say that I will miss them but I'm so proud of how far they've come. Then they tell me they'll always come back and just wear the smallest size. Haha Suuuure. The only complaint I've really heard was the skin but they didn't seem all that upset about it. Oh and they're not shy to show me. Scars, loose skin, saggy britches and all. Actually had a new customer come in that had the sleeve in April and is down 62 pounds! She said not to be scared, you're in and out, and it will be the best thing you ever do for yourself. Her husband is 18 months out and looks phenomenal. She said they wasted so much time going out to eat. Now they go on so many adventures and even bought a motorcycle! She even told me to call her to let her know how I was doing. I love meeting people like that.

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That's awesome. I work at a plus size clothing store and I've seen MANY customers get the different surgeries. I've seen them lose weight and gain so much confidence. When they come in and tell me they can shop in the regular stores now' date=' I always say that I will miss them but I'm so proud of how far they've come. Then they tell me they'll always come back and just wear the smallest size. Haha Suuuure. The only complaint I've really heard was the skin but they didn't seem all that upset about it. Oh and they're not shy to show me. Scars, loose skin, saggy britches and all. Actually had a new customer come in that had the sleeve in April and is down 62 pounds! She said not to be scared, you're in and out, and it will be the best thing you ever do for yourself. Her husband is 18 months out and looks phenomenal. She said they wasted so much time going out to eat. Now they go on so many adventures and even bought a motorcycle! She even told me to call her to let her know how I was doing. I love meeting people like that.[/quote']

That's so good to hear! I love reading these kinds of posts :). September 9th is my day and I'm doing day 5 of my liquid diet and to be honest I don't find it too bad at all. Kind of empowering actually! Makes me really feel like I can do well with the sleeve. Good luck September Sleevers!!

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OH Boy! I am off to San Diego Tomorrow ! . I am being sleeved on Tuesday morning. I feel great but I am a tad bit nervous. Cheers to all and perhaps I will see a few of you in TJ :):):):):)

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Had my pre-op with my surgeon yesterday, averaging about a pound a day on the liquid diet. I am very ready for Monday... I have waited for something like this my whole life, now I know why it didn't happen until now, because now I worked really really hard for it.

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I can't believe the 11th is 5 days away!! I got my medical clearance from my pcp today, I also am averaging at a lb a day, my pre op diet is 10 days long with Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes, a cup of non starchy veggies (which I have had 2x). With losing the 6lb it made my day!!

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Surgery is 5 days away, Sept 11! Last night I fell off the liquid wagon HARD! I ate some chips, 2 pcs of toffee and 6 Gummy bears. I can't believe I did it, and I was so upset afterward. I've been doing so well otherwise, not sure what happened. It makes me doubt I am mentally prepared ready for this. Of course I'm full steam today, but the slip up keeps haunting me!

Today is my last day off work until surgery day so I'm trying to get organized and the house clean. Next day off I'll be leaving my house at 3:45AM so that I can be at the hospital by 4:30!

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