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nervous about surgery on may 15th.

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terisis    14

terisis
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My name is tasha I am having my surgery may 15 but I am extremely nervous, going under always scares me. I hope it is worth it in the end.

Hey in the same boat having mine on the 27th

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JustWatchMe    7,117

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Tasha, nervousness is normal. I'm so happy with my band so far. I'm seven weeks post-op and I feel 100% better already. Good luck!

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tashautah    16

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Tasha, nervousness is normal. I'm so happy with my band so far. I'm seven weeks post-op and I feel 100% better already. Good luck!

Thank you that is reassuring to me. I am just trying to take it day by day but this pre op diet is kind rough.

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terisis    14

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I hope it goes great for you. I have wanted this for a long time :)

Thanks how has it been preparing any advice ??

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pink dahlia    2,513

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I hope your surgery goes as quick and easy as mine did. No horror stories here ! I was at the hospital @5:30 am, surgery @7am, home nearby @11:30 am ! Couch surfed for 2 days with hourly walking, and then felt fine , just sore on the left side. Back to work on the 8 th day, felt great, and started loosing weight right away. Followed my Drs orders and dropped 50 lbs in the 1st 7 months. I hope everything goes smoothly for you ! Good luck !!

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tashautah    16

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I hope your surgery goes as quick and easy as mine did. No horror stories here ! I was at the hospital @5:30 am, surgery @7am, home nearby @11:30 am ! Couch surfed for 2 days with hourly walking, and then felt fine , just sore on the left side. Back to work on the 8 th day, felt great, and started loosing weight right away. Followed my Drs orders and dropped 50 lbs in the 1st 7 months. I hope everything goes smoothly for you ! Good luck !!

Thank you so much. I am so happy for you I am glad yours went so well.

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terisis    14

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So far I have just done 2 days of my pre op diet. They have me do slim fast shake for Breakfast and lunch and 2 Protein Bars for Snacks and a loe calorie high Protein frozen dinner. Its been ok I just drink a lot of Water and just try to remind myself why im doing.

I'm between emotions scared excited. I'm in New York by the way where are you from ??

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tashautah    16

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I'm between emotions scared excited. I'm in New York by the way where are you from ??

I am in utah. I have been feeling the same way kinda like a roller coaster. Happy and excited then the next minute scared.... I know its worth it I just hate surgery.

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terisis    14

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I am in utah. I have been feeling the same way kinda like a roller coaster. Happy and excited then the next minute scared.... I know its worth it I just hate surgery.

Well at least it's for a life change. All we can do is have faith

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terisis    14

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True! I will keep you updated on my process and keep me updated on yours. :)

Will do

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CTJohn    109

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Don't worry!

I had mine done last Saturday. Checked in at 8:30, surgery at 10, awake at 11, discharged at 1:30.

No pain at all. Back at work for a few hours three days later

You can do it!

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