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Reality..I can't believe April 4, 2006, I will be banded



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Today seems like the real excitement is starting! April 4, 2006, is my big day at Shady Grove Hospital located in Rockville, MD. I have met with the staff and they all are so kind and caring, which really relieved me from being afraid to be put to sleep. I shared my concern with anesthologist about my fears and we have a game plan, which is he will sedate me prior to surgery so once I go into the OR I won't panic and/or get nervous. That is such a relief to know they care that much to make sure my comfort is their top priority! GOODLUCK to ALL and especially to the April bandsters. Pray for me as I will pray for you all! Peace and Blessings!:)

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I hope your experience was as great as mine in the hospital... The WHOLE staff was amazing ... good luck and welcome to bandland

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good luck Angelu sure all will be fine i am bein banded 26th April in bruges i am from London England cant come quick enough these last two months have gone soooo slowjust want it done NOW

take care

tracylou

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I thought I would be a wreck going in for open heart surgery, but the anesthesiologist told me I wouldn't even remember and he is right....some Versed beforehand puts you in happy land long before you get to the OR. You don't have anything to worry about. These anesthesologists work wonderful magic. Good luck on your banding.

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My prayers are with you. I will be banded on April 4th as well, and nervous about going under. Cya on the losing side :=))):clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

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Angelu,

Think........VERSED. Great stuff and, unless you're allergic to it, it will put you in lala land long before you ever see the OR. Talk to the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist when he/she comes in and does your pre-op. Tell them that you're feeling anxious/nervous, etc and you'll not have another care in the world. Trust me. I didn't tell them I was nervous. I think it was part of their routine to give versed pre-op and shortly after they gave it to me, I don't remember a thing. I don't even remember saying good bye to my husband. Happy, Happy, Happy

BTW, you'll be banded on my one year bandiversary......Great Day. Good luck to you. I'm sure you'll do fine, then we can welcome you to the other side.

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Angelu,

I know how you are feeling! When I got the hospital Monday morning my legs were shaking so bad I could barely walk in the door. The staff put me at ease and my experience has been great.

This was my first surgery EVER and I really didn't know how I would react. I remember them giving me the happy cocktail and being told that I would feel sooooooo good. I remember scooting over from the bed to the table and then having them put an oxygen mask over my face. That's the last thing I remember until they woke me in recovery.

The first thing I asked was "Am I banded? Did it really happen?" They just smiled and said "Yes, you breezed right through."

Mom told me that Dr. Smith said everything was textbook perfect and that it went exactly as he had planned.

I'll be thinking of you today as I sip my Water, Protein drinks, broth, and the lovely pain meds.

Audra

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Best wishes for a pleasant experience and speedy recovery to both Angelu and Brneyezz.

Let us know when you get home and how you're doing.

Happy Bandiversary, Ddiedre!

Welcome to Bandland, Picardy3!

w00t! Lots of good stuff in one post! w00t!

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Hey Angelu and Brneyezz how are you two feeling? Everything go well? Hope so.. oh, and by the way...

Weclome to Bandland!!

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I need some help in building a ticking factory. My surgery went very well on April 4, 2006, and I have not had any gas, vomitting or nausea. I just have absolutely no appetite and can hardly get all the Protein in. Thanks for all the well wishes:)

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