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Hi, I'm Getting Lap Band On 1/24/12 And Super Nervous!

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LapBandBarbie    5

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Just wanted to say hi. I've been lurking for a while, and finally wanted to post. I am getting banded on 1/24. I have a half day of final pre-op tomorrow. It's finally getting "real." thumbs_up.gif I started a blog so I could track my progress and use it as a journal, I saw that a lot of other folks do that, too. So hello! Anything you can suggest to calm my nerves would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Jen

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healthy and happy    64

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Its normal to be nervous, but just remember it will be over before you know it. Then you will get to reap the benefits. I can honestly say I really wasnt nervous but more excited. I couldnt wait to have it done. I wish I had done it 20 years ago if it had been available. I was just banded in August by my weight loss has been phenomenol. You will be fine, just stay focused on the end result.

Good luck. Keep up posted on how you do!

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journey4me    23

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I am not sure how to start a blog??? I would like to do one. I sort of write in my update box each night. Quite frankly I'm not sure where that info shows up? I do it to vent how I am doing more for me. How do I start a blog? Thanks

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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!    12,703

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Being newly banded just 11 days ago, those feelings of nerves combined with excitement are fresh in my mind.

It really is a very minor surgery. I was truly shocked by the lack of pain around my incisions (I have 5 of them, no stitches). I was up walking to the bathroom before I even got out of recovery. My steri strips have come off them just in the last 2 days and they have healed beautifully.

The only issue I had was with the gas they pump into your abdomen during surgery. It was a bit painful and uncomfortable. My best advice is to walk as much as you can handle because it really does help to work that air out.

So far, I'm doing well. I'm anxious for my first fill on February 6th. As of this past Friday, I've already lost 30 pounds just from the pre-surgical diet and a week post op. I definitely am glad I did this so far!

Best of luck to you and be sure to let us know how it goes!

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LapBandBarbie    5

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Dear @journey4me, I am running a self-hosted Wordpress blog only because I have been blogging about entertainment for many years. You can set up a free blog at www.wordpress.com. If you'd like to check my blog out, I have a new post coming out at 8am tomorrow morning. www.LapBandBarbie.com. Good luck!

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LapBandBarbie    5

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Dear @healthy and happy and Mis73,

Thanks for the warm welcome! It is encouraging reading these stories from you both and thanks for the advice. I am excited to get started, but admit being nervous reading over all the paperwork and essentially signing my life away! LOL! I will definitely keep you posted. Take care!

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Yolie    6

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Hi, this is the first time on here. I am having my surgery on feb 8 and am also very nervous and scared. need prayer!!

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journey4me    23

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Yolie I'm sending prayers your way! It will be fine.

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JustDoIt130    369

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I am just 2 days behind you on 1/26. How are you doing with the pre-op diet?

I have done so much reserach on this, and the overwhelming sentiment is that people wish they'd done it sooner. The relatively short amount of time with surgery and post op seems to be totally worth it.

And nerves must be normal, when I met with the anesthesiologist she asked if I wanted anything when I arrived at the hospital for nerves, and I said heck yeah!!

Good luck!

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corianna    8

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Hi, this is the first time on here. I am having my surgery on feb 8 and am also very nervous and scared. need prayer!!

hi dont worry its easy i had it done jan 12th 12 and its been 1 week and im feeling just fine....youll be ok its well worth it!!!

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corianna    8

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Hi, this is the first time on here. I am having my surgery on feb 8 and am also very nervous and scared. need prayer!!

HI DONT WORRY HAS IT DONE LAST THRUSDAY THE 12TH AND WAS UP AND WALKING THE SAME DAYAND I FEEL FINE REALLY NO PAIN AT ALL AFTER THE 3RD DAY..ITS WELL WORTH ITDONT BE SCARED AND NERVOUS.LOL I WAS BUT IT WAS REALLY NOTHING.I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU.ON THIS SPECIAL DAYONLY FOR YOU BUT ITS MY BIRTHDAY TOO!!!!!:)

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corianna    8

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I am not sure how to start a blog??? I would like to do one. I sort of write in my update box each night. Quite frankly I'm not sure where that info shows up? I do it to vent how I am doing more for me. How do I start a blog? Thanks

HI I WANNA START ONE TOO BUT NOT SURE HOW IM GOING TO RESEARCH!!!!!

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Yolie    6

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HI DONT WORRY HAS IT DONE LAST THRUSDAY THE 12TH AND WAS UP AND WALKING THE SAME DAYAND I FEEL FINE REALLY NO PAIN AT ALL AFTER THE 3RD DAY..ITS WELL WORTH ITDONT BE SCARED AND NERVOUS.LOL I WAS BUT IT WAS REALLY NOTHING.I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU.ON THIS SPECIAL DAYONLY FOR YOU BUT ITS MY BIRTHDAY TOO!!!!!:)

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Yolie    6

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Hey, thank u so much for ur encouraging words I hope I do as good as u.

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Yolie    6

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Hey, thank u so much for ur encouraging words I hope I do as good as u.

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