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Tomorrow's the big day!

I don't have much to say except that I am terrified.  Not really for the actual surgery, but the aftermath.  I have been ready for this twice in less than 9 months and for some reason, this time I'm not ready.

A few months from now I'll look back and think this was nothing compared to the relief of no more Cushing's, but right now it's overwhelming and scary.

Hopefully I'll post an update at some point this weekend - otherwise call, email, text, facebook, whatever.  Can't wait to be able to say I'M CURED.

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