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Hi my name is Jennifer and I am new to this site. I was just given my surgery date of December 17. I am very nervous anxious and excited for new journey. Where any of you scared before surgery about all the change that was about to happen?

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So am I! I'm starting to freak out. I'm going in on December 16

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We were all scared. It's normal. But most of us are really glad we went through it. Poke around this Forum and you'll get a feel for the good, the bad, and even a little of the ugly. I'm so glad I got my sleeve four months and 80 pounds ago....

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80 lbs in four months. That's just seems unreal to me.

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80 lbs in four months. That's just seems unreal to me.

I know, me too! But I've been working it really hard, too. Making all the right choices and trying to walk 2 miles a day. Also, a big key is pre-planning for meals when you're not at home. I take a cooler with me so I have "fall-back food" in case nothing is available that I should eat. Haven't had a starch or any refined sugar since my surgery, and I feel great!

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Hello ! I think we are,all nevous me i am not fearful of the surgey more after bc,i,dont,know how it,will be i have had 3 c_sections and did great with them im unsure of how the pain will compare to those how will i feel ! Have you completed all ur preop ? I should be,sleeved in dec also

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Good point about the c sections. I forgot how bad that hurt.

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