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Oh, man, I had NO IDEA this process would go so smoothly and efficiently! I'm going to have the lap band on Feb.2!! One minute I think about it and I'm excited, then, the next minute I'm FREAKING OUT wondering what the *((* I'm doing to myself. I only have the day before on liquids, I don't think I could do 2 weeks.

You friends who remember how it was...were you more fearful of the surgery itself or were you more apprehensive of waking up and having this "thing" inside of you? Is it weird? My sister said that when she came out of anesthesia, besides being sore, she didn't "feel" any different. She told me it's not like they're amputating a leg or something. :)

Anyhow, would love to read some experince.

Thanks,

Kelli

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Good for YOU! On your way!

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The surgery freaked me out more so than the actual band. I was afraid of not waking up or them having problems and all I could think about was my 4 year old.

But, the thought of her having an obese mom with deterorating health was more frightening.... so I had the surgery :)

Try to think of the positive aspects rather than the negative b/c you really don't need the stress. And besides, whens the last time you heard postive thinking is bad for the body.

Hugs and good luck !!!

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Mine went more quickly than I expected, too, and I'm having surgery Jan. 24. I'm not afraid of the surgery, but I'm really nervious about the month-long liquids and the head hunger that I know I'll have to fight. But we'll both do just fine...wishing you an easy surgery and recovery!

Emily

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Emily,

You too! Your surgery date is my sister's lap band 1-year anniversary. She has had no complications and is really really happy she had the surgery! :biggrin1:

Kelli

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:whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo:

Congrats!!

The surgery freaked me out the most. It will be here & over before you know it!!

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well we could be band buddies. im having mine on feb 3. im not really freaking out, im really excited tho. this will be a better thing in the long run, (cheer, cheer, cheer) go team!!!!

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I am also being banded on Feb 2nd, the 1st is my birthday and I can't think of a better b-day present to myself! Let me know how things go for you and I will do the same! Good Luck and Congrats!

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Thanks y'all.

It's fun to know that there are others who have gone through/are going through/ or will go through the same things I am. Now I'm getting to the point where I just want to DO IT! LOL.

Kelli

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