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Hi everyone, I'm sat in hospital waiting to go down for my sleeve, I had a lap and removed three weeks ago and recovered well, think it's last minute nerves in feeling and just going through so many emotions, asking myself "am I doing the right thing?"

The surgery is planned for 9pm tonight! So got about another 6 hrs to wait, think that's the hardest :( keep thinking chin up it will be over with soon.

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Just think of it as finishing the process u started 3 weeks ago. You will have a new beginning, a fresh start! It's all a part of your journey to a better you.

Sending lifting thoughts your way! :)

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Why would they tell you the last person had complications? Who tells a person waiting for the SAME surgery the person ahead of them that complications? Smh. I hope all went well and you are well on the way to a smooth ans quick recovery.

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That's annoying that you have to sit there all day, rather than just relaxing at home or elsewhere... My surgery was at about 5pm and I thought that was late! Anyway - you will get through this day. Wishing you the best!

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Can you have a talk with the surgeon before he starts the surgery? I had a face to face with my surgeon about an hour before my surgery. You are anxious and understandably so. You are also probably exhausted by the lengthy process and delay. I know you don't want to postpone, but talk to your surgeon about your concerns. On the day of my surgery I was such a reck, I asked for a valium.

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I've been the same all day a total mixture of emotions, they said it's not unreasonable for him to operate from 2pm till 2am and that's my biggest worry :( just been told there's 2 more people still before me... Just want to go home ????

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I hope things are going better for you. Have a fast recovery. Walk when you can. Things do get better.

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Not having my op now till 10.30pm! Complications with the last one ?de33

Ugh I'm so sorry you had to wait extra. I had the same prob. My surgery started at 1 but it was delayed untill 330 because the person before me had complications. BUT all went well. Might be a blessing in disguise because they will be extra careful with you. Best of luck!

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Good luck you just have last minute nerves

I had my sleeve last Thursday and feeling good up and about just a little sore

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Hi, well it's day 3 and still in hospital, I keep thinking I've made the worst decision but I think it's lack of sleep and emotions from not being able to take my anti depressants, feel like discharging myself! I just want to go home now ????

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@julie1972. Hi, have you had your surgery? How are you doing today? So sorry the beginning of your journey has been stressful.

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