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I am getting banded tomorrow. I am so nervous and I don't know why.

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Hi Wozziecat,

Very very normal to feel this way!

Sending you good vibes for tomorrow (hugs)

Keep us all posted on your progress...

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Its normal to be nervous. You will do fine. Once they give you drugs you won't care anymore lol

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it could also be a fear of the unknown. I know that was a big problem for me. How would I feel? Would i feel the band? Will I ever eat like a normal person? Will this work?....lot's of those questions. I was banded on Jan. 14th so while I've not had any fills yet, I find that I am not nearly as hungry as I was preband and I am able to stay on track regarding Portion Control and staying away from foods that won't help me....sweets, chips, ice cream, etc. I'm also eating carbs sparingly. Once you get into a routine, alot of the worry and stress goes away because you realize this is do-able.

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it could also be a fear of the unknown. I know that was a big problem for me. How would I feel? Would i feel the band? Will I ever eat like a normal person? Will this work?....lot's of those questions. I was banded on Jan. 14th so while I've not had any fills yet' date=' I find that I am not nearly as hungry as I was preband and I am able to stay on track regarding Portion Control and staying away from foods that won't help me....sweets, chips, ice cream, etc. I'm also eating carbs sparingly. Once you get into a routine, alot of the worry and stress goes away because you realize this is do-able.[/quote']

It is definitely all of the unknowns but I won't know until it is done

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Hi Wozziecat' date='

Very very normal to feel this way!

Sending you good vibes for tomorrow (hugs)

Keep us all posted on your progress...[/quote']

Thank you. It is the unknown. It's doubts about myself from previous diets. It's scary.

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If you'd accept a hug from a stranger I'd give you a big hug. So very normal for you to be feeling this way.

One bit of advice I can give which I know helped me immensely is if you've been given books, sheets any handouts read and reread, keep yourself informed, ask a million and one questions with your aftercare team, success with being banded doesn't only come from the work you put into it but also from your aftercare support, also if you don't have a Bariatric nutritionist it's a great idea to meet with one.

Best wishes to you!!

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I am getting banded tomorrow. I am so nervous and I don't know why.

U got this!!!! Its completely normal!

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