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WantToDanceAgain    30

WantToDanceAgain
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And I'm petrified!!! I'm a widow with two kids. Am I selfish for doing this?! I need to get healthier and get this weight off, but what if they screw it up?!?

Sigh I've been unable to sleep all night and I've got to be there in 3 hours!

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Dshell    33

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It will be okay! Today is my day too. I will say a prayer for you . Think happy thoughts

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smyleetn    55

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@@WantToDanceAgain this is exactly what I'm going through. I'm not a widow but 47 a single mom of a 17 old son in his last year of school. What happens if I don't make it? I've ruined his final year of school, is that selfish too? Honestly I can't stay with how I am though. I need this to be healthy. It's hard I know. My emotions are crazy. I'm tomorrow. Good luck we'll be fine.

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Raymia    565

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You'll be fine don't worry... Good luck I'll be praying for you

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OneReallyBigBird    267

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And I'm petrified!!! I'm a widow with two kids. Am I selfish for doing this?! I need to get healthier and get this weight off, but what if they screw it up?!?

Sigh I've been unable to sleep all night and I've got to be there in 3 hours!

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You've made a decision to become a BETTER you, for BOTH you and your kids. You're going to do great! Remember to keep us all posted on your progress.

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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MowryRocks    679

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This is normal fear. I worried about leaving my girls behind with their crazy father. (Like not literally insane, but the having S'mores for dinner kind of crazy) I had my surgery on 10/26/2016 and everything went off without a hitch. Less than two months out, my ability to be with them and be involved with them has already increased to the point that I'm mostly upset that I didn't do it sooner. I'm 41. Got to make up for wasted time. Praying for you!

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WantToDanceAgain    30

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Thank you everyone! In the waiting room in the OR.... aurgh! See you all on the other side! ❤️

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Mindy78    372

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Prayers for both of you having surgery today. It's not selfish to want to be healthy and around for your kids. I lost my mom last Dec and that was my get healthy wake up catalyst that boosted my journey. Had surgery 10/3. You will do fine

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jacque2250    46

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I'm so senior you the 2 of you having surgery today at 69. I thought it was a mistake to try now. But 10/10 was my day. I did fine in regards to surgery and post op. The pain is bearable. Follow your doctor's program and you'll be fine. You're in my thoughts and prayers,

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WantToDanceAgain    30

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Ok 19hrs post op...already up to walk to the bathroom 3 times. Pain manageable with meds. First 6 hrs did suck.... but push through you all! If I could you can!

Thanks for your encouragement yesterday ❤️

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jacque2250    46

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Congratulations! You're on your way, now :D

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