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My surgery day is here. I slept fine, but woke up early but I'm treating my day as I normally would before the surgery (Walking the dog at ex time, watching tv until I normally would get ready for work, going to take my daughter to school then.... make sure I'm packed for my stay). I'm a ball of emotions- excited to start this part of my journey, anxious as my insides will be rearranged. I'm nauseous, literally, with nerves. I tried a sip of Water, didn't help. I can have Clear liquids until 8am.

But I am thankful today is the day! No doubt. I feel blessed for this opportunity and I've worked hard to get where I am. Think of me today, I'll try to post this evening. My surgery is at 11:45am.

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Good luck! Focus on the positives and check out some of the before/after pics on this site and allow yourself to dream! You have worked hard to get to this point and it's happening!!!!!

Congratulations and a speedy recovery !

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Congrats and best wishes on your surgery day!

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Yay, you're a champ!! we're all with you. One thing I really love about this site is that we all know what each other is going through..... congrats!!

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Happy, happy, happy for you!!! You earned it, you deserve it and it's happening ????. You will do fine!!

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