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I'm writing for the first time so bear with me. I feel like I know some of you because I've been following this web site for some time now. <o:p></o:p>

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I'm going under the knife first thing tomorrow morning. I'm scared. I'm scared because I have a wonderful husband and new baby boy and they mean everything in the whole world to me.....and if anything were to happen to me....well you know. <o:p></o:p>

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Can I ask for your prayers? I need all of you pre- and post-op's to ask God to let me slide in and out of the surgery without problems. I'll return the favor and keep all you bandsters in my prayers. <o:p></o:p>

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Its before noon now.....so I have about 20 hours to go. Any tips? Anything you want to suggest I do between now and when I leave my house in the morning for the hospital? Maybe I just need some minor encouragement and some pats on the back...<o:p></o:p>

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Anyway.....I'm glad you guys are out there...just a click away....thinking the same thoughts about big buts, flabby arms...jelly bellies....I'm glad not to be alone in this.<o:p></o:p>

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Talk to you soon!<o:p></o:p>

Like any surgery, it's scary. I got banded 3 weeks ago and am amazed how quickly I've recovered. The first couple of days can be rough (some pain, drowsy, generally feel like crap) but get through those and you're smooth sailing. Let the hubby be there for you and help you through it.

It's the best investment you can make for your hubby, your little boy and YOU. Having you around for the long haul is more important than anything and you're doing something that will help that happen. Best of luck to you and know that you're not alone.

I know exactly how you feel, all I kept thinking about was my daughter and how could I leave her behind if something happened to me, that was my worst fear. What kept me sane was that I knew my doctor did a gazillion of these surgeries and I kept praying to Jesus for strength. I want to be healthy for my family because they deserve it as much as I do. I remember lying on the table right before I got that wonderful cocktail and looking up at the lights and saying "Jesus, I'm in Your hands, Bring me home to my family." He did

Your gonna do wonderful, just keep the Faith

Hugs and good luck to you.

Eileen

I just had my surgery on Monday and I was scared like you, especially the night before. I work graveyard, so work was my distraction. I was pretty tearing in the pre-surgery room giving hubby and my boys kisses and hugs. Once the process started of changing, getting IV in, etc., things started to move quickly.

I have my wonderful husband, two small boys and a grown daughter - all I feared leaving if something went wrong.

I sailed through the surgery without any problems! I remember going into the surgery room and feeling like I was being worked on by a pit crew - all of them working in perfect precision, with pleasant and comforting attitudes. Next thing I knew they were waking me up to do a swallow test - very yucky tasting! My surgery took under 1-1/2 hours. Yes, I am uncomfortable now and goofy from the pain meds, but not regretting it one bit.

You will do great. Take your sweet baby for a walk to help get your mind off of things. Best wishes and many prayers for you to have a smooth and speedy surgery and recovery!

Nerves are normal.

If your faith is strong, then you probably believe that if your surgery day is your time to go home with the Lord - then there you will go.

Put your mind on a good recovery. I went to Mexico and made it with only 1 good freak out moment :-) (when the non-English speaking student nurse couldn't find a vein....)

Good luck.

With any surgery it can be scarey.. But this surgery is great and fast. You are going to do good. Just keep your faith. This is going to be the best thing you do for yourself and your family. You will be around for a long time and be more healthy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know when you are back and how your doing.

Take Care

It is normal to feel this way. I have three year old twins and I myself ws asking the same questions that you are today. Nothing can take away the fear of having the surgery. We all sat there and did the what if game. I was banded aug 22, 2205. I have lost 70 pounds since then. Now I sit there and do the what if I had not gone through with the surgery questions. I would re-do the entire process in a heartbeat if I had to. Just think of the wonderful times that you have ahead of you as a "skinny mom" with your baby. Good Luck to you and please let us know how it went. Tommorow you will be home with your family thinking this was a breeze. :>

I had urgery yesterday morning. I think the most fear I had was when they put in the IV. It was like that moment you are on a roller coaster and it's about to take off. You think, "Do I really want to do this?" Then they wheeled me away and I remember bitching about the music in the operating room and then I was awake in post op. Weird huh?

I won't lie, there is pain. It may not be as bad as you think it will be. Just think about what comes next. An active life awaits you in the future and I can't wait for that myself! Good luck.