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Hi All,

I have been reading many posts for the last 2 weeks. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. I am more nervous about the actual procedure, and just feeling a bit of jitters, although excited about the new stage of weight loss I will encounter. Has anyone experienced any trouble during the actual operation? I am told it is a pretty non-evasive surgery,and

just dealing with the soreness and gas will be the biggest issues.

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Those were the biggest issues for me. The surgery went great. Congratulations and let us know how you're doing.

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You will see the doctor for about 20 seconds while he asks you if you have any questions. Next thing you know you will be in aftercare wondering when they are going to start it goes so fast. LOL.

I think everyone gets nervous before hand so that is definitely normal.

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Hi Nella,

I was just banded last Tuesday in Mexico. I had the jitters too but more excited about the outcome. I had very little pain at all and the operation itself was a breeze to my surprise. I had never had any surgeries at all in my life and I had no problems with gas at all.. Biggest problem is adjusting to an all liquid diet during this stage. Wish you all the best of luck.

Donna:hippie:

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Nella,

I hope your surgery went today and you are feeling well. I was also banded today at 7:30 this morning by Dr. Speigle. 14 hours post-op and I think all is going OK. I was neverous before the surgery but it was over before I could blink. I'm sore and having gas pains and a bloating feeling. liquids have been going down easily. I'm also feeling a bit of anxiety that I have never felt before. I was told the anetheisa can make you feel anxious. Has anyone experienced the anxiety on the 1st day post-op. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel more normal.

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Nella,

I hope your surgery went today and you are feeling well. I was also banded today at 7:30 this morning by Dr. Speigle. 14 hours post-op and I think all is going OK. I was neverous before the surgery but it was over before I could blink. I'm sore and having gas pains and a bloating feeling. Liquids have been going down easily. I'm also feeling a bit of anxiety that I have never felt before. I was told the anetheisa can make you feel anxious. Has anyone experienced the anxiety on the 1st day post-op. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel more normal.

LBTexan,

I am glad to hear that you are feeling well. I have experienced the anxiety that you are feeling after your surgery. I have had quite a few surgeries in my lifetime, each one I had different reaction to the anesthesia. One time I had the shakes, one time I was very anxious... It will wear off eventually and may be worn off by the time you read this.

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