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Hi Everyone,

After a long time of considering getting the lap band I have finally deided YEP Im off and away. Am being banded on May 14th and a little frightened as Ive never had surgery before (am really scared of dying :mellow:) I have been reading a number of posts on the forum everyone seems so caring of one another its great to know that people are out there that care :cool2:

I have to lose a fair bit of weight, I know its going to take a while but Im so excited about it aswell. The thought of losing weight is just (oh my god Im lost for words):)

Hope to get to know everyone!!!

Trish :thumbup:

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You will do fine through your surgery, there is nothing to be afraid of, you will be asleep, and when you wake you will be sore for awhile but will be given pain medication to make that discomfort tolerable. I am having my surgery on March 25th, but this is not the first surgery for me, I have had my share. You will be fine and welcome to the site.

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