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I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow 9/4 and I am extremely nervous! Mainly because of my size and risk.

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Congratulations! I have a bit of anxiety because of my size and the risks as well. I have been able to alleviate some of the anxiety because I know that the pros outweigh the cons. I know this to be true.

You will do just fine! Hang in there and good luck! :)

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I went thru that anxiety myself in June. One side was "Am I doing the right thing"? The other side was "will the scalple slip from him hand"?

I know I was doing the right thing, I tried every diet there is and nothing worked, so that wasn't it...They don't use scalples anymore (unless they ABSOLUTELY have to), not to mention I had complete confidence in my surgeon, and still do, so that wasn't it either. I was nersous, its to be expected - It is major surgery after all. And since this was my first in surgery in 16 yrs, yes I nervous as hell. After awhile I calmed down and was looking forward to what the future will hold for me. And with the Good Lord Above, the future looks brite.

You will be alright. Stay focus.

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Dude, I was 5'6" 373 pounds. 56" waist, 28" inseam. 5-6x shirt. I also had hbp, irregular heartbeat, sleep apnea, and a host of other comorbs.

They were able to do mine without going open, out of the hospital day after surgery.

I was sleeved on June 4. I'm at 258 now, wearing size 44-46" waist and a 2x shirt.

Get up and walk the halls as soon as you are able, that will help with your gas pains, and get you feeling normal quicker. You can do this buddy. Only a complete idiot would go into this without a little anxiety.

Here's to your new life buddy. Good luck on your journey

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HI, I know the feeling i'm about a week away from surgery mine is 09/12/2012 and im freaking out :o but i think its normal to feel like this Stay strong and come back to let us know how it went GOOD LUCK !!!

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I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow 9/4 and I am extremely nervous! Mainly because of my size and risk.

I am tomorrow too we will both do great!!! Excited for you!

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Woohoo! Tomorrow is the big day finally for you. I was super anxious the week leading up to my surgery. I had a million scenarios running through my head of what could happen, but everything went well. Many sleevers on the board have been at your weight and some even higher and are doing wonderfully. You will do great. I'll keep you in my thoughts and I wish you a swift recovery! =)

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Congratulations! I guess I'm at this point I just want to get it over with

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Thanks guys for the encouragement

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Hello my surgery date is September 10th I am having a mix of emotions too! You will be fine can't wait to hear your success story.. Like your profile picture... Sending prayers your way

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Hello my surgery date is September 10th I am having a mix of emotions too! You will be fine can't wait to hear your success story.. Like your profile picture... Sending prayers your way

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Good luck and keep us posted!

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Good luck to everyone tommorrow! You will do just fine..

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I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow 9/4 and I am extremely nervous! Mainly because of my size and risk.

Try not to let it get to you. We r about the same weight, I was 455 now 441, am I scared and nervous, YES!! I have had lap peocedures before and they ended up fine and so shall we this time around! Good luck!

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God be with you tomorrow! Wishing you a complication-free surgery and a speedy recovery followed by outrageous success!

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