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Got my Surgery date January 21st!



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Getting major surgery is very scary. But think of what brought you to this place. Like the rest of us, probably health issues. Not being able to do much without running out of breath. The results are so worth it. Remember how healthy you will be. I hope you can calm down and relax some. I would never go back. And you will feel the same! Great new year to you. STAY CALM!!!! Contact me anytime, glad to help.

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I just got my surgery date today. It will be January 12. I started my liquid diet preop yesterday. Hope I get a better understanding of it as time goes on. I am so overweight I have to have the surgery. i'm not at all afraid, I think it's because I've listened to so many people who've had it and been successful. Fear only complicates my life, so I'll try not to go there. Hope you won't let fear get in your way of a new life opportunity.

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I think Pammie has the best attitude and advice for you. Wish I had her advice a year ago!

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I did the week preoperative liquids. It prepared me mentally for the ability to "feel" again

food just like any other substance can be used to numb out. Get ready to recover your feeling because once you have surgery you can no longer "eat" your way through them.

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