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It is very exciting but also understandably scary. For years now I have had to endure so many challenges. I was molested as a child (that's when I started getting a bit chubby) then my first husband was killed right before my very eyes and lastly I had severe post-partum depression. I have been working so so hard internally for many years. I have been blessed to be able go share my story and help others. Now it's time for the external me. When I think about it, one word comes to mind, RESTORATION. How about you guys?

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Restoration is exactly what it is.....im so happy for you

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Hi Cupcake! I'm having surgery May 20th.

Hey surgery buddy! Where are you from?

I'm from New York but live in San Antonio, TX now.

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What dr in san Antonio are you using..

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MommyD you got this we are going to have stories to share my friend lol are you nervouse yet I am calm but excited .

Best of luck to all this weeks surgeries. Tomorrow I'll be 1 week post op. Feeling pretty good. It's so bizarre to only eat 2 oz at a sitting but that is all my new stomach allows. I still have incision pulling and a little pain but it's totally under control. Good luck to this weeks group.

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Hi Cupcake! I'm having surgery May 20th.

Hey surgery buddy! Where are you from?

I'm from New York but live in San Antonio, TX now.
Not too far from me... I'm in Dallas.

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You folks that have to be at the hospital early are sooooo lucky. My surgery isn't until 2:00 on Tuesday! I'm going to be going crazy.

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What dr in san Antonio are you using..

Hi Patticakes :) my surgeon is Dr Harnish at Ft Sam Houston Hospital. I've been on a liquid diet almost 2 full weeks, the day of surgery will be 2 weeks. I've been faithful and haven't cheated on the restrictions. I've dropped 15 # as of yesterday. It hasn't been easy, at times extremely difficult but I figured if I cheat on the diet, I cheat myself. How about you? Where are you from?

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It is very exciting but also understandably scary. For years now I have had to endure so many challenges. I was molested as a child (that's when I started getting a bit chubby) then my first husband was killed right before my very eyes and lastly I had severe post-partum depression. I have been working so so hard internally for many years. I have been blessed to be able go share my story and help others. Now it's time for the external me. When I think about it, one word comes to mind, RESTORATION. How about you guys?

I like that word... Restoration :) I look forward to New Beginnings!! I'm going to be a grandmother the end of July and want to be around to see him grow up. We have some things in common.

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Mtwtv71 thanks and congrats on your surgery success I'm glad your doing great any tips you have the night before surgery?

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Mtwtv71 thanks and congrats on your surgery success I'm glad your doing great any tips you have the night before surgery?

Relax and enjoy you night with family. I had a Cathadetation so never was able to wear any of the stuff I brought to the hospital. I highly recommend Chapstick. My lips were so dry afterward. Good luck tomorrow.

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Mtwtv71 thanks and I will, going yo watch Games of Thrown shower with that special antibacterial soap and go to bed , so I can be up at 4:00 am to get to the hospital on time thanks again.

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Mtwtv71 thanks and I will, going yo watch Games of Thrown shower with that special antibacterial soap and go to bed , so I can be up at 4:00 am to get to the hospital on time thanks again.

Praying for you cupcake! I'm 11 days post op and so glad I did it. (:

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I'm having mine on May 21st

good luck iamblessed1225, keep us posted. I'm the 22nd

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