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I get banded on Wednesday (March 28th) and am just thinking of all the things that can go wrong! Someone please help me out here!! I worry that even though I'm sticking to this pre-op diet--no cheating at all--that for some reason my liver won't be small enough. And I'm worried something will happen in the operating room. And I worry that I just won't lose the weight. Anyone else have these fears? Or know how to put them at ease?!

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I'd be worried if you weren't worried.

It is normal to worry.

But don't worry you will be fine. Banding is the safest of all the WLS and it is very low risk. If you stick to the rules and make an effort you will lose weight.

All the best for Wed.

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I think its normal to be worried, you should just relax and think positive. Think about your new life that is about to begin.

You'll be fine!

Good Luck!

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Worrying is normal, but you will be fine. Good luck on your journey!

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The week of surgery was my most worrisome time. I couldn't sleep. I constantly thought of everything that could go wrong, and your exact thoughts crossed my mind. I worried that I wouldn't wake up from surgery, that I'd never be successful with it, and that I would have a hard time giving up those foods that everyone said I'd never be able to eat again! I spent the last 48 hours before my surgery looking at every before/after photo I could find. I just tried to keep a positive outlook and kept looking for those stories of patients that had seen great success, as I was SO nervous and needed to hear that it does work!

In a couple of days I will hit my 6-month mark since surgery, and I am astounded at the progress I've made with this tool. I'm so happy I am literally glowing! If you know it's the right decision for your lifestyle and situation, the benefits greatly outweigh any risks out there.

Stay strong! And spend the next couple of days buying lots of low-sodium broth, sugar free popsicles, and G2... you'll need it by the end of the week!

Good luck on your journey! :)

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It is ok to be nervous, but that nervousness will turn into excitement once you get start on your lap band journey, good luck!

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