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Pre-Op Jitters! Help!

I've got one more day left of my pre-op Diet and then Wednesday I'm on all clear liquids. Thursday is my surgery. I'm starting to really get nervous at the fact that this is non-reversible. It's a huge commitment and I've been planning this for over 7 months, but the whole anesthesia thing has been a huge psycho factor for me so I'm trying to get my nerves under control. So many what if's to consider. I'm relatively healthy with no real issues other than my obesity and mildly high cholesterol, I've got a lower BMI (was 39 at time of first visit, now down to 37) so I've been afraid that the operation may actually create issues based on some of the complication stories I've read. I'm praying that is NOT the case for me. Is it normal to have complications or are they usually associated with those who've got a much more complex array of co-morbidities and higher BMI? Any help would be appreciated!

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I guess I'm an odd bird. Everyone keeps asking if I'm nervous about surgery tomorrow and honestly I'm not. I've been at peace about it since I decided to go forth with the surgery. Take a deep breath and relax...It's all going to work out as it should.

Don't sweat it, it's a breeze! It's natural to be nervous though, we all were.

I had a lower BMI also going in (39) and didn't have any complications at all.

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Don't sweat it, it's a breeze! It's natural to be nervous though, we all were.

I had a lower BMI also going in (39) and didn't have any complications at all.

Thanks, that made me feel a lot better hearing it from someone who's been there in a similar situation!
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I guess I'm an odd bird. Everyone keeps asking if I'm nervous about surgery tomorrow and honestly I'm not. I've been at peace about it since I decided to go forth with the surgery. Take a deep breath and relax...It's all going to work out as it should.

I wish I had your composure Gracy! I have peace about my decision and am committed to working this hard. Best wishes with your surgery tomorrow!

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