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so i'm going to have my surgery next friday. and im kinda really nervous, ive never had a surgery or even been to a hospital before. so im scared of the anesthesia, ive heard stories of people who've fallen into a coma due to a bad anesthesiologist. I've been researching for a whole year, so i know what im going to be going thru. still knowing and experiencing are totally different, im more nervous about the way im gonna react to the whole not being able to eat in the first 2-3 weeks, and snapping at friends and family....but i am determined that this is the best thing for me. im planning to get married in a year, and my fiance and i want to have children. so im hoping that the operation will help with the whole process, my doc said that being over weight mite be harmful for a baby. plus the whole confidence issue, and clothes...duh :D

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I'm going in Tuesday morning. If I hadn't had emergency surgery 2 years ago, I might feeling the same way. But I have a lot of faith in my doctor, I know people who have gone to him and that puts my mine at ease. If you've been planning this for a year, you'll do fine. It's just jitters. I've been overweight my entire life. I have no idea what it will be like to be at a normal, healthy weight. That is what I find scary. Sounds like you have a lot going on in your life, a lot to look forward to. You will do great.....

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You will do fine. I was in the same boat, I had never been in the hospital and never had surgery before. Remember, the anesthesiologist gets paid to wake you up, not put you to sleep and they know what they are doing. I am sure you have done your research and feel comfortable with your medical team. It is a life changing event and you will do great.

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I totally understand how you feel! I go in Thursday next week. I am so excited... but also so scared that I could puke :( My emotions are all over the place. I too am scared something will happen and I won't wake up. Or after the surgery I am scared of blood clots. I have a wonderful husband and 2 amazing kids and the thought of leaving them forever is just breaking my heart. I have to do this procedure though. I know there are risks but they are quite small. And this will improve the rest of my life! I need this for myself and my family. I don't think you will be hungry those first few weeks but you may be overwhelmed by trying to get everything in each day. At least that is what I was told in my nutrition class. Good luck to you! I am looking forward to being on this forum in a little over a week and seeing how you are doing!

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hey guys ummm gals hehe thank for the replies it did ease my nervousness.....the operation was great, i stayed 4 days in the hospital, im 16 days post VSG and its hard but im managing......just the very little weight loss is what is stumping me a bit but im persevering. and good luck to all of you :D

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