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Well, my surgery day, what I call my "butterfly day" is exactly a week away....OMG it's almost here!! When I first walked into my surgeons office in August of 2015 and was told yes I was a good candidate but my insurance required a 6 month supervised diet I wanted to cry!!! I was so ready to have surgery right then and there!!

In hindsight I needed these months to mentally change myself and my views on food. Now I am ready !

To those in the 6 month wait ...it will go quickly and use the time to prep yourself mentally as well as physically.

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I'm so happy for you! Will be praying for a quick and pain free recovery. Please update us as soon as you feel up to it! Seeing all of your preparation post are exciting!

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you've got a great outlook and a really positive vibe. Good luck! We'll see you on the other side. :)

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Thanks all! I'm getting uber excited!!!!

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Good luck young lady. I hope you will find that it was worth the wait. I'm glad I did.

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@@Nurse_Lenora - Happy early "Butterfly" Day!!!!

In the next month or so everything will seem so different with food~

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Congrats on the day! Yes, the 6 month wait sucks but goes by quicker than you think. Which is why I can emphasize enough how people should relax and enjoy life during the wait.

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Good luck on your surgery. I will pray that it is successful and without complications. :)

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I love the "butterfly day" label. Good luck on your surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. See you on the other side!

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Thank you all! I can't wait to be a permanent, card holding member of the losers bench!

As of today I am officially ready! Pre op labs done as well as pre op clearance from my primary physician!

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