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Anyone else having surgery coming up? How have you been feeling about it. I have been plagued with anxiety about the surgery, how I will cope afterward without food for comfort, and worried this anxiety will never leave! I know it's the right decision for me, but it's hard to be logical with yourself when your emotions are spiraling.

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Sounds just like me.....way back in 2009.

I'm coming up on 6 years post op and there hasn't been one time I've regretted my decision to have Lapband surgery. Quite the opposite actually.

Best wishes!

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It was the same for me. I almost canceled my surgery on the way there. Then I figured I came this far so I continued on. It's been a week and I'm down 10 pounds. Glad I didn't cancel. You will be just fine. I worried about dying on the table. And the many problems associated with the after surgery problem. Do far so good. Good luck.

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Thank you for your supportive words. The anxiety is less now post op, still working through it. It is truly a big change and I'm trying to give myself grace to adapt to that. I am post op day 5 and still in pain and healing but I am so glad I did it.

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Hello guys. I had my surgery a week ago today, and thank G-d I feel great. I'd like to make acquaintances with people like me who just had surgery or will soon so we can support each other.

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