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I will start a secret Facebook group for Feb surgeries. I need one other person to friend me in order to start a group. If anyone is interested, pm me and I will send my FB name.

Did you start a group?? My surgery is Feb 26th!!

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Turns out someone already created one. Here are the instructions:

We are starting a closed/secret group on Facebook and would LOVE to have you join us.

2 years ago I had a sleeve done, but due to complications they are revising me from sleeve to bypass. I had an AMAZING group on Facebook that all had the same surgery that month. We were going through the same things whether it was venting one day, sharing milestones, and made lasting friendships!

Since it's a secret group there is some hoops to go through to get added (sorry, Facebook makes it harder) The good thing is that it's completely secret meaning none of your friends can know see posts or ever know you're in it  This makes it a safe place for us because I know for some it's not something they want to share. Here's how to join:

1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lanaepetersen and send me a friend request

2. I will accept the friend request, then send you an invite to the group.

3. After you are added to the group I'll unfriend 

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This is just great! It will be wonderful to have this FB group, you won't have to wade through so much stuff to get right to the most relevant info from people in the exact same boat, just great!! thanks for starting this!! pedro

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My surgery date is February 9 if the weather cooperates. Snow had me cancel two of the 3 doctor appointments I was to have this week. Made it to one today, Upper GI on Monday and the other test was just cancelled. Starting to get nervous.

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I'm the 8th ????! I just started getting nervous this morning. Not sure why. I've been getting all things organised and put in their place. I had my final visit with the actual surgeon yesterday. I signed all the final consent and acknowledgement papers. I signed filled out and signed the vitamin/mineral contract. I feel I've dotted all the "I's" and crossed all the "T's". I guess you would say I feel like I'm in a void; or limbo. A holding pattern!!

Hope you are doing well on your pre op diet????. I'm sure your excited to get the show on the road! Sending all my good Karma to you for the 9th????

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Mine is 29 February :D

leap day :D

Good luck to all February buddies.

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whoa anam, nice!! SHotzy, 2 days after you this wed, you're taxiing now

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whoa anam, nice!! SHotzy, 2 days after you this wed, you're taxiing now

Thanks Pedro! I've been a little quiet lately around here. Mostly just reading different opinions and personal stories. I saw my surgeon yesterday. It was the final step before you go to admitting at the hospital for surgery. It is Friday now, and I'm just feeling "different", at least that's how I describe it. I feel I am standing apart from myself, seeing all these events happening. Odd. It's like I've shut everything inside down, and I'm bracing for an impact.

Usually a perky lady, but now I'm just still and reflective. I love reading all the great supportive posts, and the sound advice of those who know the way around here! ????

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Oh god, absolutely, hardly anyone in my little world knows, so I often feel very alone with this. I'll try to relax this weekend, then I go to work teaching school Monday and Tuesday, then early to hospital Wednesday to get it on!!

I know what you mean, I 've been real relaxed aboiut all this until just now, but even now I'm quiet, just awaiting this huge event. Have you been tempted to have a "last Supper?" I have but it ain't gonna happen, I'm psyched

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ANAMS820, please keep us posted about these early days for you post-op, we're countin on you for the scoop

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ANAMS820, please keep us posted about these early days for you post-op, we're countin on you for the scoop

Well If I'm honest. My experience wasn't that great first few days. But now is so much better. And I can definitely tell you it is worth it. All you need is patience. If you ever want to talk I'm here. ☺️

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Thanks, and no, I didn't think the first days would be much fun at all...Glad it's getting better fairly quickly for you. God bless. thanks again. That's really what we need to hear here

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