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:rose:I am saying goodbye to the old me this weekend. Monday is a new chapter for me and I cannot wait. I have an apt with my future on Monday I have to be at the hospital at 8:45 for a 9:45 surgery.

When I got my date way back at the beginning of the month I thought for sure somehthing would prevent this from happening. But to my suprise from the day 1 consult all thru my appts and insurance approval (NY state employee Empire Plan) it has been smooth sailing. I have said my goodbyes to food that I love and bid them a fond farewell. I do not want to be the person I am on the outside anymore and things had to change.

The last few days I have told pretty much everybody I work with. Which is a small number as I work in a adult home. I don't have regrets telling them. 99% were supportive, 1 known backstabber and the funny thing is I DO NOT CARE. I have spun their rude comments into a little joke with others... If I cared I would of never told people.

So I suppose after this weekend I will be posting more on the post-op forum. I have to say this forum has been the most informative tool I have found. Not to say others have not been informative, but there is so much and things cross your mind you forgot to ask, dont ask or even wonder, and guess what.. its here in the forum. Some where at sometime someone has asked the question you have had.

Good luck to my fellow September Samuri.. and October bystanders your time will come..:mellow::lol::):cool2:

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Good luck with your operation Maranda. You are about to take a giant step towards the new you and it's an exciting, positive time.

Thinking of you tomorrow.

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You have the right attitude, and that's the key. Just know that you can work through the hard parts and come out a new you! Best of luck.

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