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Kayla    6

Kayla
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So here I am at the end of an 8 month long journey. My surgery is on August 8th in Orlando....I am nervous not because I am scared about the surgery I guess it is more of an anxious nervousness. I went for my last clearance appointment yesterday, I am all clear from cardiologist and pulmonologist even though this is an outpatient surgery I will be staying over night in the hospital because I am the 3rd or 4th case that day so my procedure won't be until afternoon. IDK where I was going with this lol everyone have a GREAT morning =)

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bluekerry    3

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Having 2nd thoughts and being nervous is normal. I almost backed out! I'm glad I didn't. Good luck, you will do fine!

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Atsirc    10

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I was SO nervous about the surgery that when they wheeled me into the OR I almost said "get me out of here!" Luckly they put the mask on me and the next thing I knew I was waking up! It was quite scary at first because you go to sleep feeling good and you wake up in pain but the fear only lasted a minute. Once I was up I was ready to start my banded life! Word of advice: Get up and walking AS SOON as you can, I swear it will make you feel better. I was walking 2 hours after surgery and the nurses couldn't keep me out of the hallway- my recovery was quick, easy, and complication free! Good luck! :)

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Kayla    6

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I was SO nervous about the surgery that when they wheeled me into the OR I almost said "get me out of here!" Luckly they put the mask on me and the next thing I knew I was waking up! It was quite scary at first because you go to sleep feeling good and you wake up in pain but the fear only lasted a minute. Once I was up I was ready to start my banded life! Word of advice: Get up and walking AS SOON as you can, I swear it will make you feel better. I was walking 2 hours after surgery and the nurses couldn't keep me out of the hallway- my recovery was quick, easy, and complication free! Good luck! :)

Thank you!! That's reassuring how long did your procedure last?

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Atsirc    10

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My procedure lasted about an hour and a half because I had a hiatial hernia. Once they woke me up they took me to recover where I only stayed about 20 minutes. I think I was in there for such a short time because as soon as I woke up I was wide awake. As far as how you feel when you wake up- a lot of pressure. It felt difficult to catch my breath but not in a scary way. Once you start walking it feels like your guts might spill out (and it feels like that for several days). I was happy to have an overnight stay because it was my first surgery and I was still a bit nervous about being at home all freshly opened up. :) The next day I was SO ready to leave and they made sure to get me out asap because I had listened to them so well.

Sorry, I know this is more information than you asked for... I wanted to feel prepared before the surgery! :)

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amys0703    2

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My Surgery is August 5 and I'm so excited and scared!!! I start my pre-op diet on Friday!!! Do you have to do a pre op diet?

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Kayla    6

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My Surgery is August 5 and I'm so excited and scared!!! I start my pre-op diet on Friday!!! Do you have to do a pre op diet?

Yes I do have a pre-op diet. I started taking my Vitamin yesterday and I start my pre-op diet on the 25th. What do you have to do? My diet consist of drinking 4 high protien shakes a day, Water, crystal light, sugar free Jello and pop sicles for 2 weeks!! Where are you having your surgery at?

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