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My surgery is tomorrow and I'm very nervous. Is this normal? On top of that, I've decided today to call a couple of family members to tell them I was having this surgery and they replied, "But you're looking so great and you've lost so much weight on your own. Why do you need surgery?" Now I'm second guessing everything. Feeling anxious! Any positive thoughts? Is this normal?

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Hi -

Stay on course and it's totally normal to be nervous and anxious. I am right there with you too as I have not shared with many of my family members but eventually will do so. Clock is ticking - my date is March 14th. Remember people will always have something to say but what matters most is that you're doing this for YOU.

All the best to you!! :)

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Normal to be nervous. Ignore the doubters. Relax and take a nap, stay hydrated. Ask anesthesiologist for a scopolamine patch to prevent nausea - works like a charm. You will be okay and saying prayers for you and the surgical team.

Pack lip balm, biotene swabs for dry mouth, I wore comfy workout clothes as soon as I was able to get out of the gown, slipper socks, my own pillow - helps for car ride home, my own lap quilt - as a comfort thing, my headphones for my phone, charger, a comfy sleep bra for ride home to keep the 'girls' out of the way but w/o the hassle of a real bra. Tea bags for hot tea to sip. Good luck.

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Ahh , being nervous is normal. I think we all feel that. Even though I am still doing my pathways to surgery, thats what my surgeon calls them. Our members here ^^^ have gave u some great advice. REMEMBER why you are having this surgery and why you have made it this far. This surgery will be a tool you will use to help with that part of your life. I hope to hear an update on how you are doing.

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Thank you all for your support! My surgery Tuesday afternoon went smoothly! I spent two nights in the hospital and I came home Thursday afternoon. I have mild pain. I was so nervous, but I feel so much better now. I have some pain, not not as bad as I thought it would be! Stage 3 - working to get in lots of liquids and protein!

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You’re off on this amazing experience—congrats! Super exciting weeks ahead! Watch those lbs fall off with your determination!


HW 242, SW 236- Bypass 12/20/17
GW#1- 199 [emoji736]. GW#2- 175
CW 194
5’6”

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Congratulations Teacher 1, people in your profession teach and lead by example. You are such a good role model for,your pupils. Now you get healthy and back to teaching, we need,more people like you,on this world.

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