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2 weeks to banding....I am nervous and excited all in one.

I start Adkins monday, hopefully it will be a good 2 weeks

with that, heck its been an allfull...43 years being fat

wish me luck

kim:clap2::faint:

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Khaley - I feel your nerves! I'm being banded this Tuesday. I too am 43 yrs old. Do you have any kids, hubby, or other support? My mom is having the surgery about 1 month after me.

I have been having trouble sleeping as the day gets closer. Not really 'scared' but just anxious. My Surgeon & PCP agreed that I could take Ambien for the next few nights to help me sleep.

I wish you much luck on the liquid the next two weeks. I guess it's good preparation. My Surgeon didn't require it, but I've been taking it very easy with food. I don't want my stomach to be too bloated when they band me. It's good that both your liver & stomach will be shrunk and in good shape before the surgery. I imagine this will make your recovery smoother!

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Nervcited...that's what I call it...nervous, yet excited. I spent the whole week prior to surgery being very nervcited! :)

I think you both will do just fine and you are very, very normal for feeling this way. You are about to enter a life-changing event so it's a big deal. GOOD LUCK!!

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