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I am all packed and ready to fly away first thing in the morning! Along with most of above mentioned items I am also bringing an audio book for all the walking I am told I will be doing. I am expected to stay in hospital 3-5 days.

Good luck! Will be happy to see you on the other side! I'm 9 days post op,, if you need anything let me know. Stay in hospital as long as they will keep you, it's just easier! Let us know how you are doing. Take chapstick and lotion!

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Who is joining me tomorrow?? I'm so confused I can't remember everyone :-)

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I am!!! Just landed at the airport after a "private" charter flight. Cute pilots too!

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Yah!!! What time is your surgery? I'm looking forward to it being over, as I'm sure you are too!

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The hospital will be calling me between 3-4 to let me know the time! Gonna go enjoy the pool and hot tub while I wait. Good luck tomorrow!! D- day finally gonna happen!!

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Who is joining me tomorrow?? I'm so confused I can't remember everyone :-)

I am! have to be at the hospital at 11 am and surgery is scheduled for 1 pm.

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We finally get to do this!! Good luck everyone!

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Hospital just called! Surgery is at 9:15 am!! So excited don't know if I will sleep tonight for fear of missing the alarm!

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GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL TODAY!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

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Good luck 2biglamb and others today. I am tomorrow morning also. Yahoo!

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Waiting for the surgeon. Will update later!

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Good luck!

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So, update for me: had surgery at 1240 on 01/16, it took approximately 4.5 hours due to excess scar tissue. Came out and my heart rate shot up to 170's. Dr eventually called two rapid responses one of which turned into a code blue. Apparently, I was having a anaphylactic reaction to Dilaudid and needed to be intubated and bagged. Now I have a GI Bleed. I spent Thursday through Sunday night in the ICU.

At this point, I am regretting this surgery. I hesitated to tell everyone my surgery story because I didn't want to deter anyone from following your passions. My situation was rare but yes, it did happen. Perhaps, one of these days when the unrelenting pain subsides, I can look back and be optimistic on my thinner future, but as of right now, I do have regrets.

I don't want to be a Debbie downer, because for some of us, it's our only chance at happiness and a healthy life. But just listen to your body. I wish everyone many thoughts and prayers of a speedy recovery.

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So, update for me: had surgery at 1240 on 01/16, it took approximately 4.5 hours due to excess scar tissue. Came out and my heart rate shot up to 170's. Dr eventually called two rapid responses one of which turned into a code blue. Apparently, I was having a anaphylactic reaction to Dilaudid and needed to be intubated and bagged. Now I have a GI Bleed. I spent Thursday through Sunday night in the ICU.

At this point, I am regretting this surgery. I hesitated to tell everyone my surgery story because I didn't want to deter anyone from following your passions. My situation was rare but yes, it did happen. Perhaps, one of these days when the unrelenting pain subsides, I can look back and be optimistic on my thinner future, but as of right now, I do have regrets.

I don't want to be a Debbie downer, because for some of us, it's our only chance at happiness and a healthy life. But just listen to your body. I wish everyone many thoughts and prayers of a speedy recovery.

Im sorry to hear that u are having difficulty. I will be praying for your speedy recovery hon:)

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