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I'M SO NERVOUS!

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bbyruth    24

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I've been doing ok on my 10 day pre-op diet but i slipped yesterday :unsure: . I'm getting banded next week the 11th. I'm so nervous! I know every surgery has its complications, i'm just trying to freak myself out. I'm more nervous of how my life is going to be after more than the actual surgery. I keep reading all these bad comments people post on youtube videos i've been watching. I decided to start a youtube channel about my journey. Maybe i could help someone if they follow my story.

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SandyM    1,956

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You'll do fine. I found that the more I researched it the more scared I got. The intenet is full of people who did not do good with the band for whatever reason and feel they need to rescue the rest of us. I found that I had to really filter and what I read and I'm glad I did.

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bbyruth    24

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You're right. Everyone is different. I shouldn't focus on that and focus on next week. I think its just my nerves, but i guess that's normal.

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I had my surgery in March 2013, and at this point I don't even think about it. I've settled into banded life, and rarely have any issues. I say rarely, because if I overeat I'll be reminded that I had this procedure. And thank God for that!

You'll do fine... Most people do, but there are the horror stories. As SandyM says above, the ones who had issues will try and scare the crap out of the rest of us. Please keep in mind that they are a small minority. The band/plication helped me save my life, and I have zero regrets.

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bbyruth    24

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Thank you! Good luck on your weight loss journey. This is why i love coming to this group. No one understands more than the ones who are going through the same thing.

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betty_s    476

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DONT WATCH YOUTUBE PRE-SURGERY! hahaha people like to harp on the negative. even sometimes on this forum. I tried to read the least about of negativity possible.

If youve come this far, youre really ready for your life to change, and you'll be fine. I'm 4 weeks post op and feeling awesome!

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bbyruth    24

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Betty, i have stopped. I'm more of the positive type. I just came across a few bad but it is out of my system. I'm ready. I've been wanting this for a long time and i'm happy i was blessed with the opportunity.

Good luck on your weight loss!

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bsellis    105

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I think we were all nervous before surgery. Sending positive thoughts! You'll do great!!

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bbyruth    24

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Thank you! :D

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