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Hey everyone!

My insurance just approved me for surgery-HOORAY-:thumbup:! I am scheduled for my pre-op on Sept.3rd and my surgery date is Sept 10th! I am SO excited/nervous/scared (as i'm sure everyone is before their surgery!). I'm 21 (will be 22 on Sept . 18th)(surgery is my bday present to myself!). My doctor(s) will be Dr. James Atkinsen/ Dr. Soong. I have heard tons of great things about both of them! Is anyone on here from Vegas and has them as their doctors?

Anyways, I will try to write lots about my experience with the surgery and how everything goes!

-Chelsea

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congrats. I just got approved today from my insurance for surgery. My date is Spet. 8, which is also my birthday. Starting to get a bit nervous/anxious/excited. Have been on the shake diet for 4 days, alreasy missing food.< /p>

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Hi Congratulations!!

My surgery is on the same day. Did you start your pre-op diet yet? Good Luck to you!!!

Nicole

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my doctor didnt really give me a preop diet..just for the day before surgery. Thanks and good luck to you too!!!

-Chelsea

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