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Just got thru with my Pre-op visit and my Pre-surgery testing! Everything went GREAT! I decided to not hide my surgery from anyone. So, today I checked in on Facebook at my surgeons office. The positive response was unbelievable!!! I have people asking me what steps they can take cheering me on and prayers! What an amazing feeling to know that I don't have to hide or explain anything later! I can post my weightless and have support from my FRIENDS too! Today has been an AWESOME day for me! The 14th is coming up SO fast! It's going to be over and done with before I know it!! YAY!!!
Posted on 08/03/12, 02:55 pm
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Reply #1 - 08/03/12  3:00pm
" That is great! "
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Reply #2 - 08/03/12  3:19pm
" I never hide mine as well and it is amazing the support I received from my family, friends and community....I even did an interview with my local tv station on my success at 21 months post op. I love my new life ! "
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Reply #3 - 08/03/12  3:31pm
" I recently started telling people about my upcoming surgery and 99.9% of the people seemed genuinely excited for me and asked lots of questions. "
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Reply #4 - 08/03/12  4:08pm
" I didn't hide mine either. I had tons of support and only really had 3 detractors about it. It's their loss!

Good luck to you!!

Laurie "
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Reply #5 - 08/03/12  4:14pm
" God Bless you girl. That is great. "
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Reply #6 - 08/03/12  8:09pm
" So glad everyone was so supportive. You sound ready. 8-) "
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Reply #7 - 08/04/12  10:20am
" This is terrific! Congratulations!

Kristin Renz recently helped me write a "coming out" note for FB snit surgery... I was completely honest and welcomed zero negativity. The outpouring of love was outstanding... I'll have to post the note when I get to my laptop. "
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Reply #8 - 08/04/12  10:34am
" I've come clean with even my harshest critic and it didn't go well but at least I have peace of mind that he knows. debby "
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