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It's only Friday night and I'm already losing sleep over my surgery Monday morning!!

I might be more excited for this then I was for our trip to Florida/Disney world/sea world!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I need a margarita!! :(

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This obnoxious hospital Bracelet they gave me for my blood draw this morning with STRICT instructions NOT TO REMOVE before my surgery isn't helping matters either!!!

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I have mine on Monday too!!! I'm excited but I feel more nervous/worried than anything.... Not sure how normal that is.

I'm so many emotions right now. Excitement was just the easiest to identify!

Plus I've had 7 other operations and 2 babies.. The procedure it's self isn't scaring me... It's the statistics that have my nerves rattled the most

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I'm so many emotions right now. Excitement was just the easiest to identify!

Plus I've had 7 other operations and 2 babies.. The procedure it's self isn't scaring me... It's the statistics that have my nerves rattled the most

What statistics?

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I'm so many emotions right now. Excitement was just the easiest to identify!

Plus I've had 7 other operations and 2 babies.. The procedure it's self isn't scaring me... It's the statistics that have my nerves rattled the most

I'm following behind you on Tuesday. What statistics?

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Thinking of you - good luck for surgery:)

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That 1 out of 400 will die from complications

Yep, that is what is doing me in as well

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Good luck with the surgery and recovery. I'm 23 days out and I'm so excited. All the best x

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That 1 out of 400 will die from complications

I haven't seem or heard of that one. Where did you see that? This is not a dangerous operation. I know of no one who died as a result of it. Surgery always carries dangers, regardless of procedures.

I have several reasons to be worried, but I'm not. I am considered at high risk because my weight is near 400, I've had a previous heart attack and I'm over 60. But even with that, there isn't much risk from the procedure.

If you seek negativities, you can always find them. I think the key to having a successful anything is to be positive. There is a strong mind-body connection. So keep your chin up. Connecting with others will certainly help.

Good luck ... not that you need it. :)

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It was in a pamphlet in my surgeons office. And yes this surgery is quite risky. The procedure it's self not so much, but the after care, risk of leaks, future complications- all pose possible risks.

If I were you, I'd do more research!

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I have done extensive research. For several years and I have not heard that either. This is from the ASBMS study that was done in July of 2012.

The 30-day mortality rate for sleeve gastrectomy was 0.08 percent, while the rate for gastric bypass was 0.14 percent and 0.03 percent for gastric banding. These mortality and complication rates are lower than those typically associated with gallbladder or hip replacement surgery.[1],[2]

- See more at: http://asmbs.org/2012/06/new-studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-effectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-procedure-sleeve-gastrectomy-demonstrates-weight-loss-and-safety-comparable-to-more-established-procedures/#sthash.LHJmyCbg.dpuf

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