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Feeling anxiety about surgery


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Guest austrolatrishy

Anyone else feeling this way? I'm sure it's normal, but I am worried about the anesthesia. I am trying to focus on the positive things, but can't help but picture myself running out of the OR with my gown on...

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I share your concerns. I am 15 days pre surgery and have my last preop appointment the day after tomorrow. I suspect they will start me on liquids then. I am not so concerned about the anesthesia, rather "is this really the right thing to do?" A friend just had his band removed because of erosion. He was very sick. As he reflects, he admits that his surgeon and staff were very inexperienced. Also, he really did not do as he should have. But a lot was not communicated to him, so he didn't know what to expect. I hope you and I are more knowledgable.

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I think it's perfectly normal to experience some anxiety before the surgery. This is a life altering change and major surgery. But go into it prayed up and positive, your best life is ahead of you! :rolleyes:

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My surgery is on Wednesday and I'm feeling anxious and excited. I've done a lot of reading and heard a lot of very positive things and I'm convinced it's the right move but it's a big move.

My very wise mentor told me that if I wasn't feeling this way ther'd be something wrong with me!lol

Goodluck~:rolleyes:

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I'm glad to know that I'm not alone. The closer it gets to surgery I worry about changing my mind.

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I went through that after my waiting period and visits were up. All I needed to do was get psych clearance.. I got the letter and I sat on it for a week, meditating on what I should do, was I doing the right thing. I got my answer and I there's no going back for me. :rolleyes:

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Hi! This is my first time posting on here, but when I saw the "feeling anxiety about surgery," I knew I had to jump in! Up until a few days ago I was sooo excited about my surgery (01/07/10,) but now the excitement, while still there, is beginning to be taken over by anxiety. I am so worried something will happen during the procedure. I KNOW I am being irrational, I just can't help it. I could really use some reassurance by some bandsters who are living proof that they went through it all and are still here to tell the tale:)

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I am living proof..amongst a trillion other people.. haha. i had my surgery on 11/23.. I woke up fine from anesthesia. of course i was drugged up on morphine.. but it wasn't bad AT ALL.. the recovery goes rather quick. anxiety is normal. your preparing your body for fight or flight. just take deep breaths and keep reminding yourself why you did it. feel free to ask any question and good luck on your journeys.

i suggest asking your surgeon the statistics of complications. it's nice to hear zero...

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I was so anxious before my surgery. I had never had surgery or anesthesia before. BUT...it went so well!! And it was hoenstly a very easy recovery for me. No regrets here!!!!!

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Thank you all for your kind words! I'm glad that I'm not the only one feeling this way. I am trying to breathe through it and not freak out. I'm sure it's going to be okay. I'll update tomorrow and let you know how the surgery went. It's scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

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My surgery is 12/28 and I'm quite anxious as well. I hate needles... hate being needy... and don't do blood well! lol! I'm doomed! My biggest fear is also the anesthesia as I have actually found myself AWAKE on a surgery table before! However *deep breath & chuckles* I have plans to discuss that with surgeon and anesthesiologist at pre-op. If you have EVER had ANY type of anesthesia issue, be sure to tell your surgeon! Put it in writing and make sure it goes in your chart!

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Surgery is over and I am home resting. It was a breeze! The only hard part was the gas pain when I woke up. Good luck to those of you going in for surgery later! I am officially in band-land! :sad:

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austrolatrishy, I had my final preop visits (surgeon, anesthesiologist and nutritionist) today and started my preop liquid diet. The surgeon and his staff helped build my confidence a lot today. Surgery is still on for 12/15. I am so happy to hear you came off without a hitch. From all I read, you can expect to be sore for a few days. Take care of yourself.:sad:

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Congrats to Austro!! You did it! You're a Baby Bandster! I was going to tell you to tell the doctor about your anxiety. They come in an give you a "cocktail" of yummy stuff that makes your anxiety go right away. But it's over and you're banded!! Yeah!:sad:

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