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Have you had surgery before? They will give you something to relax and you won't care about a thing! You will be waking up before you know it :tongue_smilie: I will be banded the day after you. I will keep you in my prayers!

~Stephanka917

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Have you had surgery before? They will give you something to relax and you won't care about a thing! You will be waking up before you know it :tongue_smilie: I will be banded the day after you. I will keep you in my prayers!

~Stephanka917

Thank you so much! I will too!! I think one part I'm scared about is I didn't do so well on my pre-op diet and I'm afraid they'll get in there and not be able to do it. I binged a little over the holiday but I'm young so hopefully what I did do will be okay.

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I'm up for surgery tomorrow...scared to death. I think I'm more scared about something happening during surgery than I am scared about the band itself...I hope this too shall pass..Good luck!!!

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow you will be fine. I think we all are getting the pre op jitters. Please come back and tell us how you feel after the op :tongue_smilie:

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Good luck with your surgery tomorrow you will be fine. I think we all are getting the pre op jitters. Please come back and tell us how you feel after the op :tongue_smilie:

Thanks..you do the same.What time are you having surgery?

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I think i am having surgery between 12 and 1 pm on the 9th i have to ring to confirm time

I wish i was first for the day but i think i am fourth.

Have you taken any before pics my daughter just took 7 for me. 3 with just my bra and nickers on and 4 dressed. I have front, back and side views. Can't wait until I can see a difference after the surgery. I am going to take photo's monthly. I also took my measurements.

Take Care

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all of you that are in a panic, your fears are a waste of energy. the operation to me was no more painful than a trip to the dentist. and afterwards you get the rewards for your efforts. you will not be sorry. i don't know anyone who is.

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This Wed. 10:30 am is my time for the start of the new me and today I, for the first time, have really been panic stricken almost thought I was going to have a panic attack. I am doing much better now and so glad I read these messages I just need to stay calm and it will be over so soon. Bless us all and goodluck. I also just had my daughter take pics of me in my undies at least it is one way to get back at her for her teenage ways lol.

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Hi everyone,

This is my first post, I just joined tonight.

I start my pre op diet on Jan 2 and my surgery is Jan 16th. On Friday night I had this mini "panic" come over me. That this is getting real and am I doing the right thing. The same feelings as you. I guess I am scared of the problems that "could" happen, mostly. I do have a feeling that our feelings are common though and we will be glad we did this after the fact.:)

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When I was banded the surgery went fine and so will yours. I was more scared of not coming out of the surgery, then having it! I thought about the surgery for 6 months before I started the paper work and it was 10 months before I got through all the dr.'s. and had the surgery. I am not sorry I did it and neither will you. Best of luck to all that are still waiting, Barb :)

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Thanks Fovorite

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I hope it will not be painful. I will take your word that it is not. My biggest thing is that i have not been for any sort of op before. I have only been to hospital to have my kids

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Hi, I am new here also. I am scheduled to be banded on January 6th, 2009 and I am SO having second thoughts. Maybe because I am starving because I am having a hard time with the Pre op diet. Maybe because the thought of never having a coke again depresses me :Banane20: Or maybe because I am just scared of the surgery in general. That is why I have come here, looking for support and encouragement that this is the right thing to do, no matter how hard. I have spoken with many people who have had this done and not one of them has told me it wasn't worth it. Difficult at times, but definitely worth it. So I am holding out for the end result. Hang in there and Good luck to you!:)

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When I was banded the surgery went fine and so will yours. I was more scared of not coming out of the surgery, then having it! I thought about the surgery for 6 months before I started the paper work and it was 10 months before I got through all the dr.'s. and had the surgery. I am not sorry I did it and neither will you. Best of luck to all that are still waiting, Barb :)

Well, i'm having panic attacks! Did they give you something to calm you down before the surgery? I'm going to leave for hospital at 12:00. I'll try to call you before then. Theresa :Banane20:

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I was banded on 12/01 and I did'nt have any second thoughts until the night after surgery. I awoke with the thought WTHDID, I felt closterphibic and was in a panic. I hit the moriphine button and it passed quickly. So far living with the band is awesome, I'm loosing weight and starting to really feel it. You will be fine.:)

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Oh you cute little newbies! :rolleyes:I was banded in June of 2005. I won't tell you all your troubles are over this is a tool. And with any tool it must be used correctly. I have had ups and downs, But never have I regetted it. Stay strong and when you waver :) call me. Well write me. Remeber you are not alone. If this support is not enough find a group in your area and go be with our kind:thumbup:. You can do this it will be the best thing you ever did for yourself.

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