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@ellie123 Thank you! I'm not turning back now!

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@ Chris428 you also have me . Talk to me, PM me, I want to keep you from climbing the walls. You're a good kid and I like you lots.

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@Frustr8 Thank you!

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Chrisb428, I guess is normal to be nervous; in my case I already had it done 6 days ago. I had a laparoscopic surgery before; therefore, I was familiar with the pain of that type of surgery and the air pressure pain that in my case travels to my shoulder. I didn’t know about the pain of the surgery though. So let me tell you I prepared mentally for the worst pain for a couple of days. However, the pains I can described are two. The one for the air pressure you ask for pain medicine every time they can give you; for example they shid you can have it every 4 hours then you asked the nurse to give it to you every time. Then you walk, that will allow you burp or fart, Yes the best two things can happen to you after surgery :) Then until I got home a different kind of pain like someone has punched you in your stomach, but if you continue with the pain medicine at least the first two days every allowed time then you will see if you can start taking them every 6 hrs instead of every 4. Walk and walk, take liquids every 15 minutes, campbell chicken noodle Soup strained is awesome; my mom made her own so that is what I have been drinking for lunch time and dinner timer. I know everyone is different but my husband and I had have pretty much the same; hope this help you a little bit on what to expect if that is your fear. If not; in the name of Jesus I pray; so God can bring peace and calm your heart. We will continue praying for you...remember it is a new beginning and start all over is always scare, but you can do it!

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Thank you Rosa, I appreciate it!

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58 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

I am kind of freaking out right now. Surgery is tomorrow and i just had a huge wave of emotions hit me. I burst into tears. I have had numerous surgeries and never had this happen before. I hope I can calm down or its gonna be a long day and night.

I'm sure you've heard me say this before, but everything you are feeling is so normal. This is a big deal, but you'll get through it just fine. Keep thinking positive and know we are all here for you!!

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Thank you Emily. I always thought i wouldnt be one to do this, but ut happened...

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On 08/27/2018 at 11:00, Chrisb428 said:



@ALFxRNY Thank you. I was fine and all ready then out of nowhere it hit me!


I think the reality just sunk in and freaked you out a little. Perfectly normal πŸ˜‰

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They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!

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On 08/27/2018 at 16:22, Chrisb428 said:



They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!



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πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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2 hours ago, Chrisb428 said:

They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!

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God be with you!

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@ellie123 Thank you!

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They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs

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On 08/27/2018 at 20:00, Auroragirl4489 said:

They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs
Congrats! You’ve got this! You’ll be on the post op side before you know it πŸ˜‰

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22 minutes ago, Auroragirl4489 said:

They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs

Sweetie you are Exactly as I was!! And I’m 5 days post op!!! This too shall pass. Say a little prayer, put it in His hands and breathe deeply. You will do great! This is a gift of another chance. Write down all the reasons you want to loose fat (from noble to vein), and read them over and over! Stay focused, tomorrow by this time surgery will be behind you.

Blessings and love!

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