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Hi everyone,

I'm new to this and also super nervous about my surgery tomorrow. My husband and I are both having the sleeve on the same day and though he has been such an inspiration to me, he is going in first and I am terrified of going in alone. I know deep down that everything will be fine, I'm still really scared. I know once they're wheeling me in, I'll snap into "get it done" mode. I'm in limbo now though. Any thoughts or words of wisdom?

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I go in tomorrow also. Just know that it's the beginning to the rest of your life and you are so lucky you get to go through it with your love! I hope you guys plan a trip for just the two of you to Celebrate your new lives!

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Thank you so much @@kc13! You're totally right, it's the beginning of our new lives AND tomorrow is the beginning of your new fabulous life too! I wish you the best!

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Tomorrow begins your next chapter and it'll totally be worth it in the end! Good luck!

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Wow @@tlg6 that's amazing- you will be such supports to each other! I pray you both have textbook surgeries and easy and swift recoveries!

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Best of luck to you both! Tomorrow is my birthday and your new birthday. I do, however, hope you two have someone to help yall once you get home. Maybe I'm a wuss, but I've needed help to shower and change my dressing. I also passed out this morning (day 3 post op) and idk what I would've done without help them.

Best safe and get well quickly! Best of luck

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The first 48 hours are the worst! Just make yourself walk walk walk. I also brought a sleeping mask to the hospital that was essential since nurses were constantly walking in and turning every light on all hours of the day/night. I just kept my mask on and ignored them whenever I could lol

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Everything will be fine. It is rough but survivable. Stay in the hospital as long as you can just for the pain meds. sleep drink and breathe. Going home the first 3 days are agonizing. It is a long week but so much better by day 6 post surgery. You will lose weight right away and you won't be hungry. It's a miracle truly.

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