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Shelloyd    0

Shelloyd
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I am in the early/midway stages of planning my banding. Hopefully will have surgery in July. Does anyone worry/have fear about anesthesia, surgery itself, complications realated to age, weight, etc? I am anxious to do this- but must admit- I am a little nervous.

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peprmentpati    8

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It's been the best decision I've made for myself. Personally, I was more afraid that I would have a heart attack, a stroke, get full-blown diabetes, and/or never live a life I was happy in...so for me the surgery was easy. I wish you the best of luck and prayer that you recover flawlessly!

God Bless,

Rebecca

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honk    780

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I think we all had fears at some point or other. Personlly I had already had a stroke at 39. The doctors could not say 100% that it was because of my wieght but they could'nt disprove it either.

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54Shirley    105

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I can't think of any one that didn't have doubts, or wasn't scared.

In the long run it's worth it.

A baby has to crawl before it walks right? If he stands up, and falls, it might take a while to think about it, but eventually that baby will do the right thing. Get up and take some steps. ONE AT A TIME. Thats making Progress.

Thats what this is. You are helping yourself, no matter what it takes, and yes that is enough to make you scared.

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More2Love    5

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I was nervous about the anesthesia. Mostly because I was scared that it wouldn't work. This was my first surgery ever (I'm 22 years old). But once I got into the operating room, they put the mask on me and told me to breathe in the oxygen. Then, before I knew it, I was being woken up and in recovery. Unfortunately, I was in recovery for about 8 hours because they didn't have a room for me. I slept a lot and didn't get up to walk until about 5:30pm. I was also worried about being cut open in front of a group of people. But honestly, that didn't bother me a bit when i woke up. I wasn't even awake for any of it :) Anyway, good luck with everything! I was so scared about this whole thing, but it was over before I knew it. Remember...there's only 24 hours in a day. Just take each hour as it comes. You can do this!

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Jess55    97

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Having anesthetized hundreds if not thousands of animals myself, I know the risk of anesthesia. Yes, there is a risk, but in my experience death under anesthesia is few and far between. And usually they are the extremely sick animals that are high risk to begin with. It may sound stupod, but I think my biggest fear is that they would take my gown off before I was out. I am a very modest person

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54Shirley    105

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They will get under that gown when your out !I understand you are a very personal person, but they have to see the whole stomach to do the procedure. They will probably cover your bottom half, but don't hold me to it. I still think they would.Either way you haven't got anything that they have not seen before. So,,, you will have to get over that part.The surgery is over pretty quick, and they will wake you up in RecoveryJust remember it is a specialist doing this. You will be starting a whole new life. That helped me.Shirley.

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wannawearabikini    9

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OMG!!! I am laughing right now because I thought I was the only one who thought these things. I too fear being looked at naked. Will they see my boobs and cha cha??? Also, they blow up your stomach with air so they have more room to operate and I always fear I will be passing gas while I'm knocked out!!! How embarrassing would that be!!! At least we won't remember a thing!!

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brbm6    6

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It's been the best decision I've made for myself. Personally, I was more afraid that I would have a heart attack, a stroke, get full-blown diabetes, and/or never live a life I was happy in...so for me the surgery was easy. I wish you the best of luck and prayer that you recover flawlessly!

I totally agree! Best decision I have made for myself in a long time! :lol:

It was over before I knew it.

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OMG!!! I am laughing right now because I thought I was the only one who thought these things. I too fear being looked at naked. Will they see my boobs and cha cha??? Also, they blow up your stomach with air so they have more room to operate and I always fear I will be passing gas while I'm knocked out!!! How embarrassing would that be!!! At least we won't remember a thing!!

OMG ME 2!! I actually just got out of the shower and looked at myself and the mirror and did my normal EHHH moment...Then I started thinking I hope I can wear panties during the surgery...Wait I can't I need to be naked just in case..O man my boobs are not pretty right now and dear lord my "lady Parts" will be showing the world all my glory..OMG what if they judge me...Then I pulled myself back from crazy and realized if they laugh at me then I wont know I'll be out...But it really does make me think that it would be really funny to find censor stickers and put them on my "areas" before surgery!!!

Personally I have mini panic attacks all the time thinking about surgery but then I remember that this procedure is not high risk and the pain, pressure, etc will all be worth it.

Basically my only advice is to not think about it because you'll drive yourself crazy!

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Jess55    97

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They will get under that gown when your out !I understand you are a very personal person, but they have to see the whole stomach to do the procedure. They will probably cover your bottom half, but don't hold me to it. I still think they would.Either way you haven't got anything that they have not seen before. So,,, you will have to get over that part.The surgery is over pretty quick, and they will wake

you up in RecoveryJust remember it is a specialist doing this. You will be starting a whole new life. That helped me.Shirley.

I was saying that WAS my biggest fear, I had surgery 5 months ago.

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Ro-Jae327    4

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I am in the early/midway stages of planning my banding. Hopefully will have surgery in July. Does anyone worry/have fear about anesthesia, surgery itself, complications realated to age, weight, etc? I am anxious to do this- but must admit- I am a little nervous.

Yes, I was in the beginning as well. I work in an outpatient facility and see patients have general anesthesia and leave to go home feeling great. All shapes and sizes. Since I work at the facility, my procedure is free, so I know I trust these people and i will be safe. But still I have never been under general before, so it's a little scary. You should be fine though.

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54Shirley    105

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Sorry,,, must of missed it. Guess I need new Glasses...

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      1. LeighaTR

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