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What a whirlwind! Surgery on July 19!

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passion4film    44

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Phew! What a week it's been!

I got notification of a work investigation on me last Thursday, and had to sweat it out without pay until Tuesday, when I was notified that I was fired. (It's a long story, but it wasn't anything bad or shady on my part - more like a technicality.) I was so dejected, thinking I'd lose my surgery, which was scheduled for August 15, since my insurance ends July 31.

Well, I called my surgical center and they worked hard for me and now I have my surgery on WEDNESDAY! This Wednesday! Ahhhhhh!!!

I was supposed to be on a 2-week pre-op diet, but now it's going to be 4 days. I have to get all my last appointments done in the next few days instead of the next 30. It's a crazy time, but I'm so grateful I get to have my surgery still!

I'm so excited, grateful, astonished, and nervous!!! Ahhhhhhgh!!! :-)

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DropWt4Life    957

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A technicality? That is just ridiculous! I am so glad you were able to still get the surgery. On the bright side, you'll have a decent amount of time to get the recovery your body needs! I wish you the best of luck.

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passion4film    44

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Thank you!!!!!


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sprysmeow    28

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Good luck and Congratulations!!

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sprysmeow    28

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What hospital in Illinois?

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passion4film    44

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What hospital in Illinois?


Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village!


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jrmoseley    101

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It's so good that they were able to do that for you! At least with the whirlwind of activity, you won't have time to get too nervous! Good luck, and a speedy recovery.

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Lexington1020    73

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WOW....that is so amazing! I am very excited for you and happy! :) Keep us posted!

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sprysmeow    28

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I will be going to Loyola

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passion4film    44

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Eeeeeek! It's today!!! Wish me luck! Headed to the hospital now!


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Berry78    4,261

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good luck!!!!

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Lexington1020    73

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You got this! Keep us posted!! :D

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passion4film    44

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All went well! Full duodenal switch performed!


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Postop    411

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Welcome to the Dark Side.

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