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Just got the my date today, Sept. 21st - I'm excited and nervous all at once! Having a date makes this whole journey so real. Up to now I was just following instructions and now it like... WOW, this really is happening NOW! :D

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Hiiii im September 21st as well.... I can't wait

Awesome! Can we keep in touch? I'm in Florida, having survey at the Cleveland Clinic, I'm very excited. I've had a few health care issues, the weight loss comes as an added bonus! How about you?

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September 11th!!

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Having my surgery Friday Sept 4th in New Jersey.

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I'm having surgery tomorrow! I'm so nervous. I've had several surgeries but never by choice. This is so scary. I'm worried I won't be able to stay on the liquid diet. That's really my only worry.

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@@ANewMe9/21 yes of course. I didn't have any health issues but can't wait to be this done.

I'm in Stamford, Connecticut!!!!

I've been scheduling all the last minute stuff: clearance from my PCP, final appt. w/surgeon, & Anesthesiologist. Everything is happening so fast! :) I also need to get stuff ready for when I'm home and the pre op diet. How are you doing?

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Having my surgery Friday Sept 4th in New Jersey.

Exciting! Good luck in your surgery and in your journey! Please keep us posted with your success. :)

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I'm having surgery tomorrow! I'm so nervous. I've had several surgeries but never by choice. This is so scary. I'm worried I won't be able to stay on the liquid diet. That's really my only worry.

Excellent! Stay strong! It will be all worth it in the end! I wish you the best if luck!! And please keep us posted with your success story! How many pounds have you dropped w/pre op?

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I've got my sheets in the dryer now. They gave me a special body wash to use tonight and tomorrow morning and said to sleep on clean sheets tonight. All the laundry is done. Washing the bathroom rugs now. Funny how you get the nesting urge. At least I don't have to buy a lot of groceries! Tonight I'm going to my grandson's first football game of the season. I'm hoping it will help the nervousness. I took all my measurements and will take a picture tonight at game. I'm stocked up on yogurt, pudding and Protein drinks. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. Surgery at 7:30. The Dr gave me a patch to put behind my ear to help with nausea after surgery. I've never heard of this but it makes sense. I'm to put it on tonight. That way it will be in my system when i get out of surgery.

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Everything will work out fine! You will be in my prayers tonight. Just follow your doctor's directions! And I will soon meet you on the other side come Sept. 21st. :) I hope you will be here to calm my nerves! Lol (Even though there will a lot less of you! ;) )

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@@ANewMe9/21 i still have to meet once more my surgeon, blood work, on September 8th I decided have the pre op diet with liquids. They didn't ask me but I think it would be good for me.

I watched every single YouTube video about pre op and post op. I'm a big planner so everything needs to be all ready to go.

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@@ANewMe9/21 i still have to meet once more my surgeon, blood work, on September 8th I decided have the pre op diet with liquids. They didn't ask me but I think it would be good for me.

I watched every single YouTube video about pre op and post op. I'm a big planner so everything needs to be all ready to go.

I can totally relate, I'm a big planner too! I need to get ready for the diet. 1st wk is 1 shake a day and 2 lean meals. 2nd wk is 3 shakes a day and Clear Liquids. Day before is just clear liquids. :/

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