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Well its finally here and I'm sh&*%$$ my pants! I'm happy sad and terrified

all at the same time. I really havn't been able to eat for 4 days. Who would

have thought. Each time I try I'm in the bathroom 10 min. later. I know

its all nerves. I have this fear that I will have all kinds of problems after

the surgery and knowing that I did this to myself and I didn't have to.

I have been reading way too much I think. I'm making myself sick. Every time

I tell someone I'm doing this they ask me if I'm crazy that I'm not big enough

to do something so drastic. I know if I could do this on my own I would have

done it a long time ago. I'm 5'2" 211lbs. I have a very bad back and that

is the main reason for doing this. I know in the long run I will be happier and

healthier. I just need some reassurance. Has anyone out there had their

surgery with Dr. Edward Mun in Boston. Ok enough rambling thanks for

listening.

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Mayflower,

You're just like most of all of us -- nervous, scared and full of anxiety. It's all part of the process. Good luck with your surgery and we will see you in Bandland!

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I was banded last week and I know what you are feeling. Everything will be fine and soon you will be wondering what you were so nervous about!

Good luck and best wishes.....

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I went through the same thing... lost 5# the week before surgery because of nerves! Good Luck tomorrow, I wish you great success!

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