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Lurking for 2 years, Gastric Sleeve surgery tomorrow!



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Well everyone, I have been lurking these boards and gaining information and seeing so many success stories for TWO whole years, and my day has finally arrived!

I will be checking into the hospital at 9:45 am and having sleeve surgery at 11:45am. It is surreal and exciting and emotional all in one.

I'm in Victoria (2 hrs by plane and 7 hrs by car) away from home and alone. Unfortunately my family couldn't be here with me :-(

My hubby and I have 2 small children and I didn't want to uproot them and leave them with just anyone for this length of time (7 days).

My parents are so supportive and wanted to take my kids, but they are so busy with getting custody less than a week ago of my 1 year old nephew that I thought it would be waayyy too much for them! They really wanted to take my kids, but I just felt bad. They are dealing with enough already and I don't want to add to their stress.

So we decided that my man should stay home and be there for the kids. Honestly I thought it would be harder, but it's been good so far. I am BORED out of my mind though without the fam to keep me company. Other than that I'm doing better than I thought.

I have been waiting for so so long for this and I hope everything goes well tomorrow! I'm excited to start this chapter of my life and really start living this life!

I can't wait for this body to be able to experience new things!!!

Sheena :-)

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@@Dreamingofhealth

Good luck! :)

Makes sure to keep us posted on how it went.

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Good luck!

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Best of luck to you. I'm sure you're missing your family and they are missing you, but you'll see very soon that it's worth it.

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Congratulations and many blessings on this journey!!

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November 26 will be your new birthday, then......so Happy Birthday!

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Prayers sent!

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Good Luck!!

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Good luck, see you on the other side!

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Good luck to you, know your family is with you even though they are not physically, but what great motivation to get you well and home soon! God bless and congrats on your new Journey :)

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Thank you everyone on the well wishes!It means a lot to have the support from people who are going through the same things as me!

I'll keep you posted!!!!

Sheena :-)

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