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I'm getting nervous. My surgery is at 10:30 EST tomorrow. I have a 14 month old little boy. I've been under general anestesia before, but now it's different. Before, I wasn't married and didn't have any kids. Now, it's so different. I have great life except for my weight. Nervous.

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It will be over before you know it and you will be on your way! Everyone gets a little jittery right before surgery, that's normal! Just remember it is a very safe procedure with very few complications. come back and let us all know how things went!

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Godspeed! I can relate (being banded Feb. 13th, single mom of 11 yr. old boy).

You are going to do fantastic! Stay positive and remember that you are doing this for your little one! It takes courage and I know you have it!

Best of luck!

Marieze

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Good luck April, we all felt the same way but you're in and out before you know it. Keep us posted.

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I can COMPLETELY relate. Everything in my life is was going great except my weight - I have a wonderful husband, and a wonderful 2-year-old son. I had the SAME fears, I even told my family what my wishes were if something were to go wrong! Terrible, huh.

Please do not worry, they would not put you under general if they did not think you were healthy enough for it.

I know how you feel, you will be just fine, once its over a HUGE weight will be lifted

at least thats what it was like for me.

Good luck

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Good luck and God speed. Blessings upon you. My prayers are with you for a safe surgery and speedy recovery.

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I know how you feel. The night before surgery it was surreal. I just went through the motions right up until I was in the OR. Once I was in the OR I contemplated going home but told myself that I had come this far and this is the last step. I literally closed my eyes from that moment on and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. BTW I was banded on New Years Eve.

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Thanks for your support! Everything went well. I'm more sore than I thought I'd be. I'm also so bloated! How long befor the swelling and gas go away?

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How wonderful for you to be so very close! good luck and just think how wonderful it will be to be active with your little boy in the future!

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