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Heya everyone!

I am about 12 hours away from the actual time of my surgery tomorrow morning, and I am terrified. Even though I am in the program at a Center of Excellence and my doctor has an amazing success rate with an incredibly low rate of complications, my anxiety is still through the roof. I adhered to my pre-op diet and all the testing I had to go through came back A-OK (my PA told me that I am, and I quote, "a healthy fat kid"), but my mind keeps racing with all the "what-ifs". How did you veteran sleevers deal with your pre-op anxiety, if you had any?

Also, is there anyone else getting sleeved on or around tomorrow (December 9th)? I'd love to have some surgery buddies!

Lots of huggles to everyone!

~ Polara

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Good luck tomorrow!! Looks like you followed all the steps required, and put in the work. Now to trust in your surgical team and God above!! My surgery is next Tuesday, would love to keep in touch on this forum!! Will be sending positive thoughts your way tomorrow!! You got this!!!

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Thanks for the positive vibes and well wishes! I will definitely let you know how it goes...I've calmed down a bit after some deep breathing exercises, but my stomach is still in knots. Right now, I am packing because I have to leave tomorrow morning at 5am to be at the hospital at 5:15 (I'm lucky I live so close!) and I think I am going to bring my big fluffy narwhal slippers to make me feel better! Hopefully, I will be able to wear them after the compression boots come off!

~ Polara

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Good luck to everyone! I'm scheduled next week. Already nervous. I'm be a mess by next Wednesday! Lol! Just want it over with. Let us know how your surgeries go tomorrow.

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Good luck ladies!

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Wishing you peace of mind & speedy recovery. Mine is next Tues. in Dallas.

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I'm Tom too. I can't sleep. Stomach has been upset. It's 1 am here in uk so will try again t get some sleep x

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Wishing you peace of mind & speedy recovery. Mine is next Tues. in Dallas.

Who's your surgeon? I'm in Dallas too ????

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Victor Gonzalez. Who's yours?

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It’s normal to be nervous before the surgery, I think we all go through the questioning in our heads.

Is this right for me? Will it be painful? How am I going to cope with so little food in the first few months? And on and on. However we all get through it and I can honestly say that it’s been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Believe in yourself and your inner strength, you CAN do it. Best wishes to everyone and speedy recovery! :)

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Dr Daniel Scott

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Hi everyone!

I'm now 3 days out and doing really well. I'll post my experience on the Post-op board. Good luck to everyone preparing for their big day...you can definitely do it! And to all my Dec. 9th sliver buddies, I hope you're doing well!

~ Polara

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