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Anyone else out there w/ me. I could use some support. I am excited but scared of the unknown of course. Would love some support for post op period.

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im getting banded on 1-22 and i'm a little scared as well. scared that i won't work and scared that i will do the wrong think. as long as we have the guidance from the doctors we will be okay, right?

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It's only natural to be scared I think. I'm extremely needle phobic, but I came through with flying colors, and I'd do it all over again.

Follow your doctors' instructions and use this web site. It kept me sane! LOL!

Good luck to you both!

Debbie

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im getting banded on 1-22 and i'm a little scared as well. scared that i won't work and scared that i will do the wrong think. as long as we have the guidance from the doctors we will be okay, right?

Yea I know it is the right thing.. I am also scared I won't loose weight, but if we do what we are suppose to it would be impossible. Email me and I will let you know how I do ok?

Bev

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Hi! It looks like you're in the Raleigh, NC area. I am too. My doctor is Scott Bovard. How did you decide your doctor? I'm in my pre-op tests. I am a little nervous about my surgery. Mostly about going under and recovery. I know you'll be ok though!

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Exciting! :-)

I will be there with ya, down to the day! :-)

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Hi! It looks like you're in the Raleigh, NC area. I am too. My doctor is Scott Bovard. How did you decide your doctor? I'm in my pre-op tests. I am a little nervous about my surgery. Mostly about going under and recovery. I know you'll be ok though!

I work in the surgical center where he does some of his surgeries. Are you going to Rex?

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Exciting! :-)

I will be there with ya, down to the day! :-)

I am going at 9:30 what about u?

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I have to be at the hospital (in NJ) at 6 AM! Surgery at 7:30 AM. As soon as I'm awake, I'm supposed to be up walking for 5 minutes every hour to help with gas pain. Oh, and I heard that I should ask for the doctor to push down on my stomach right after surgery to help with gas, also. Overnight stay, some flouroscopy in the morning and then discharge.

I'm very excited because I'm going to be getting SILS (single-incision lapband surgery). One incision in the belly button. Very happy about that!

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I have to be at the hospital (in NJ) at 6 AM! Surgery at 7:30 AM. As soon as I'm awake, I'm supposed to be up walking for 5 minutes every hour to help with gas pain. Oh, and I heard that I should ask for the doctor to push down on my stomach right after surgery to help with gas, also. Overnight stay, some flouroscopy in the morning and then discharge.

I'm very excited because I'm going to be getting SILS (single-incision LAP-BAND® surgery). One incision in the belly button. Very happy about that!

My doc does the SILS also.. I have to arrive at 7:30 I will go home the same day. I am told he does the fluro in the OR.. I am so ready to get it over and get started. I think my most fea is getting food stuck but I guess that is a ways off.

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It's only natural to be scared I think. I'm extremely needle phobic, but I came through with flying colors, and I'd do it all over again.

Follow your doctors' instructions and use this web site. It kept me sane! LOL!

Good luck to you both!

Debbie

Thank you Debbie

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I too am in NC, Morehead City. I meet my surgeon on the 20th for my final consult before Finance and scheduling the surgery.

Go get em! I am anxious, and excited. Not so scared...yet. lol I still have a little ways to go though.

I'd say best of luck..but luck has nothing to with it. Let me know how you both are! I am with you in spirit. On to a healthier you!

Marie

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I too am in NC, Morehead City. I meet my surgeon on the 20th for my final consult before Finance and scheduling the surgery.

Go get em! I am anxious, and excited. Not so scared...yet. lol I still have a little ways to go though.

I'd say best of luck..but luck has nothing to with it. Let me know how you both are! I am with you in spirit. On to a healthier you!

Marie

Thank you so much.. You too.

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Me too on the 20th. I cant wait for it to happen.

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Hi! I'm in NC, too. I went to a lapband info meeting a year ago, but decided to try weight watchers. Lost 26 lbs, and gained it all back. So here I am, again!! I'm looking into different Raleigh doctors - any advice? How did you choose your doctor? It'll be great to hear about your story and your surgery, as a fellow NCer. :w00t: Best of luck!

-Tracey

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