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Today Is My Day!!

By new chapter in life

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Well, in about 1 hour I am due to check in at the hospital. My surgery is set for 8:15. I havent really allowed myself to get nervous---up till now! Yesterday I was in a cleaning frenzy & it kept the thoughts at bay. I did tell my husband the following: I will be telling the anesthiologist that he cant let my face start on fire, cant let me wake up during surgery. If I contract some weird bacterial illness, I will not wake up in 6 mos w/out any limbs & be happy that Im alive!! (I obviously read too many weird stories & obsess on strange things!! LOL) I also told him that if something went wrong, he was not allowed to date for at least 2 years & couldnt even think of re-marrying before 5 years. He has to focus on the cats & the dog!! LOL

Im not really worried about those things--they just kinda make me laugh & maybe not focus on the things that I could worry about. I do worry about what if even this type of extreme weight loss attempt Im not successful at? I've not done well at the other attempts, and I have heard of some who arent. But then I tell myself if I follow the diet & do the exercise, it'll take care of itself.

Im looking forward to horseback riding, having my picture taken w/out thinking twice about it, exercising at a higher level than now, wearing summer clothes, going shopping for clothes in a normal store/normal section, riding a roller coaster, fitting in an airplane seat----the list goes on & on for me!

And not to be too TMI, but a better sex life!! lol

Im looking forward to the improved me!!

Good Luck to all my fellow December Bandsters!

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    xavier

    LAP-BAND Patients

    You sound just right! Let us know how it goes!

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    sandy1341

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Good Luck, 6 days out and I come to realize this is the step to a healthier lifestyle. You are on your way

    yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    mypearson

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congrats!!!!

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    crystalmcfatter

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Your going to great it is so amazing how good you will feel, well when your not sore anymore. I am 6 wk out have lost 26lbs, Dropped a dress size and am starting to feel better about myself. I am working out harder than I ever have and I feel great afterward. It is so worth takes a little getting used to but listen to your body and the signs it gives you. Your body knows whats best. Good luck and I cant wait to read your future posts on how great your doing and how good you feel.

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    lcharge1

    LAP-BAND Patients

    you will do great.your worth it!!!

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    new chapter in life

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Well I survived!! no facial fire incidents etc. I woke up in recovery saying ow ow ow over & over!! lol I had to have a hernia repaired & I think that added to it. About 2-3 hrs after getting in my room, I was up & started to walk. I got out wednesday & was on my clear liquid diet---until last nite....OMG I got hungry, so I figured since I could start pureed foods today, I just made some last nite. I feel great so far!! 12 lbs down since I started my pre-op diet turkey day!! yay me!

    Thanks for all the comments & support--it really helps!

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    A.C.E of Hearts

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hi

    Your post sounds familar. I started pre op the day before Thanksgiving. I had to have a hernia repaired during band surgery. And yes, I woke up with alot of pain in my chest... ow ow ow & ow. My sweet hubby felt so helpless in recovery with me. But my surgery was out patient. I think most of my discomfort was from the hernia. Congrats on the 12 lbs. I haven't weighed myself yet. Surgery date Dec 6. Look forward to your future post.

    Good luck.

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