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Please tell me how you felt before your surgery.

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Scared but knew I was doing the right thing. And haven't regretted it since. Good Luck.

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I wasn't nervous until I arrived at the hospital. That quickly passed though when I reminded myself that I was doing this for me!! I'm four days postoperative now and having good and bad days. I must say though that I'm starting to feel like a human again!! You will do just fine!! When is your surgery?

MRSBRYANT

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I was a little nervous but figured that was normal

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A roller coaster of emotions. I went from crying about the surgery to being excited about the opportunity that lies ahead of me, to praying, to threatening to call it off, to having anxiety, to mourning food and the social events I was going to miss out on if I get it, to freaking out about mishaps that could happen before surgery, and more. I had went through the 6 months of seeing a general MD and doing a diet - importantly as you will get the hang of real quick is that this not only physical this is mental too. The mind plays awful tricks. I did go through with the surgery, with the help of prayer, family, and friends. I knew that my weight and addiction to food had spiraled so far out of control and I knew if I backed out this opportunity might not be here next year or whenever I decide to do it again and I also realized my health will only decline from here if I keep on the road I'm on. My surgery day was 2.28.13 - I was so nervous about anesthesia but once I got into pre- op I remember putting an oxygen mask on and that's it. I woke up and I said 'is it all over?' In the OR. I've not experienced any nausea thank God, pain has been about a 2-3 the whole time,I walk, sip fluids, and use an incentive spirometer all day. Vitamins tastes yuckies. I tolerate everything well, just get full very quickly. I'm 21 - 5'9", SW 326 CW 303 - co morbidities - elevated lipids, Hypertension, and PCOS. Good luck! Feeling nervous is completely normal & when in doubt - pray!

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Bryantcj my surgery is March 11th

Prettylittleheart thank you so much you sound like I feel. I'm just so worried about complications. I know I'm going through with it and I'm really really excited but I can't picture myself slim I've been overweight for so long. I've been praying day and night and will continue to do so

Thanks everyone!

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My surgeon did explain to me the probability of getting on the freeway and risking death as opposed to this surgery. He was very comforting and I must say that plays a big factor too. Feeling the way you are feeling is normal. Frankly, just like my surgeon said - I'd be more worried if you weren't worried. This is a big step! I talked to all my friends that I have done it and they say the only regret was waiting as long as they did. Good luck to you!

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