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Well tomorrow at ten is the big day. I am getting my band after 4 years of debating whether or not I need it. I am definitely nervous for the surgery. I have never been out for surgery. I am completely prepared for the rest of the journey mentally but I am anxious for the surgery tomorrow. Does anybody want to share what the day of surgery was like for them? Any input would be highly appreciated.

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I had my surgery at 1:30pm and after arriving at hospital, they had me gown up and lay in bed, got IV started asked tons of questions, gave me a dose of calming juice (can't remember what) surgeon & anesth Drs came in and talked. Then off I went to OR where they hook you up to monitors and joke around with you and then they say goodnight and next thing you know, they're waking you up.

I've been put out a number of times and its really pretty cool. First you're there and then you're not and then you are again.

Nerves are normal. Just keep thinking about the new healthier you and not what if's. You'll be fine! Best of luck!

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I am having all the crazy emotions, my big day is tommorow too! I hope nothing but the best for is both! Goodluck!

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Sending good vibes your way......

keep us posted on your progress :)

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I am having all the crazy emotions, my big day is tommorow too! I hope nothing but the best for is both! Goodluck!

MissV,

Sending good vibes your way too!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about your progress :)

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Thoughts & prayers to both of you!

Keep us posted

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Good luck!! I cant wait til I get to post on here that tomorrow is my day!!

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I had my surgery at 1:30pm and after arriving at hospital' date=' they had me gown up and lay in bed, got IV started asked tons of questions, gave me a dose of calming juice (can't remember what) surgeon & anesth Drs came in and talked. Then off I went to OR where they hook you up to monitors and joke around with you and then they say goodnight and next thing you know, they're waking you up.

I've been put out a number of times and its really pretty cool. First you're there and then you're not and then you are again.

Nerves are normal. Just keep thinking about the new healthier you and not what if's. You'll be fine! Best of luck![/quote']

Ok. I've been wondering about this cuz I've never been put under before. I was given "calming juice" and then they started rolling me to the OR. I didn't even make it to the doors before I was OUT and it wasn't that big of a room. Was that supposed to knock me out or was I just sensitive?

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I am getting a lap-band and hiatal hernia repair on Wed. 2-13. I am so nervous about the recovery and the ever allusive...gas.....

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Congrats!! Welcome!

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No calming juice for me! I was totally freaking as they rolled me into the operating room. Close to jumping off the stretcher and heading for the nearest exit! But everyone was great and I was asleep before I knew it. When I woke up I was ticked because I had been having the nicest dream. Lol. So glad the surgical part is over and that you came through ok!

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