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I read your entire story today as well. I cried and laughed right along with you. Great story! So proud of you and those bullies at work will get there's. I have a couple at my job as well and I almost hit one one time. She got scared and backed of a bit, but not much. You can only control what you do and when you do the right thing God always have your back. I have my surgery on Sept. 20th. You inspire me. Keep up the good work.

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I bought pink Converse. I love pink things!

This is 290 vs 160ish

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The big day is approaching! I'm scheduled for a Tummy Tuck and breast lift on November 21. I have my pre-op appointment today for blood work and instructions. I'm so nervous and excited!!!!

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Decaf green tea helped me greatly during the pre-op diet - it helped with hunger. I am not a tea drinker, but it was a lifesaver!

Ooh! I love tea! And I actually have some green tea too. It should also help with the dreaded "I'm freezing constantly from the decreased calories" issue I've been dealing with. Thanks for the tip :-)
Ohhh thats why I'm freezing I thought it was from loosing my cushion

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Another good idea is to write your old self a letter and remind yourself of all the reasons you took this huge step to change your like. Those days you may be doubting your decision you can reflect back and remember.

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Hey Kristen, how are you feeling about your surgery?? I go in on 23 Nov for thigh lift and braline back lift and the anxiety has really kicked in tonight!!

Sending lots of love and luck for your surgery and look forward to hearing how wonderful you are looking on the other side

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Hey Kristen, how are you feeling about your surgery?? I go in on 23 Nov for thigh lift and braline back lift and the anxiety has really kicked in tonight!!

Sending lots of love and luck for your surgery and look forward to hearing how wonderful you are looking on the other side

I'm strangely cool as a cucumber. Seriously. Maybe it hasn't kicked in yet or maybe it is the awesome anti-anxiety medication I'm on I'm ready to get it done and start healing!!

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Hey Kristen, how are you feeling about your surgery?? I go in on 23 Nov for thigh lift and braline back lift and the anxiety has really kicked in tonight!!

Sending lots of love and luck for your surgery and look forward to hearing how wonderful you are looking on the other side

I'm strangely cool as a cucumber. Seriously. Maybe it hasn't kicked in yet or maybe it is the awesome anti-anxiety medication I'm on I'm ready to get it done and start healing!!

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Kristen I have just read your whole journey and am so proud of you, you look amazing. I am just starting my journey and hope to be where you are at this time next year. Im excited for you and this next step you are taking tomorrow. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Keep us all updated

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Surgery is done. It isn't a cakewalk but it isn't too bad. It mostly feels like I've been punched in the gut and every four hours I wake up from the pain of my incisions burning. Then I take more pills and fall asleep.

My boobs were so perky when I woke up I had to drink Gatorade from the side with a straw! Yay! I won't be able to see anything until tomorrow at my post op appointment on Wednesday.

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Here's to a quick, uneventful, and speedy recovery. You kicked a-- in your weight loss journey. You're quite the inspiration!

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Hey Kristen, how are you feeling about your surgery?? I go in on 23 Nov for thigh lift and braline back lift and the anxiety has really kicked in tonight!!

Sending lots of love and luck for your surgery and look forward to hearing how wonderful you are looking on the other side

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!!

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Sneak peek and drinking my Premier Protein! Trying to get in at 80 grams each day for healing. Also drinking lots of Water which makes me need to pee and it is a huge ordeal getting to the bathroom but I need to walk to avoid blood clots.

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