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Finally, after 2 years I finally got my date. 5/15 is the day of change. I start my liquid diet on Thursday. I am not really excited about that but is anyone. This is going to be hard for me. I know I will do it though. The one thing I am scared about is the whole hospital thing....I know some of you may laugh but I have never been in the hospital. I try to stay away from them. This is the only thing that is making me think....Anyone have any advice to help me through my scare..

Also I am in College living away from home. Anyone have advice for me. A sociable thing I do at college is go out to eat. Get a bunch of people together and go relax and chill at the bar. How did people get through this. Usually when i was bored i would eat...Any Suggestions

I am just looking for some tips I guess...because i think i am going to have a hard time with this

thanks

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One of the things the therapist at the Bariatric Center told me was that many of their bariatric patients, when they go out to eat. With their order, they ask the server to bring them a carryout box & when the food comes, she goes ahead & puts all BUT a small portion in the carryout box.

I thought, If we had thought of that to begin with, we wouldn't NEED the band! Great idea. Saves money, cooking, time & energy, too. Sounds good to me.

Hope this helps!

coltorismom

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No one is going to laugh at you because you've never been in the hospital. It's normal to be scared of the unknown. The hospital really isn't that scare and mose people who work there are very sensitive and caring. If you have to re-register you might be able to ask for a small tour so you will be somewhat familiar with your surroundings. Do you have a friend who will be going with you to the hospital?

You might have to find a new group of friends who like to do other things besides eat and drink. Maybe you can start something.

I'm sure you will do great! Hang in there.

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Wednesday April 23 is my surgery date. I didn't really think I would be as nervous/scared/wishy-washy as I am right now. Is it just me who worries I WON'T wake up from anesthesia.

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Wednesday April 23 is my surgery date. I didn't really think I would be as nervous/scared/wishy-washy as I am right now. Is it just me who worries I WON'T wake up from anesthesia.

That is my only fear about surgery, but you just have to put faith in your doctors.

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Wednesday April 23 is my surgery date. I didn't really think I would be as nervous/scared/wishy-washy as I am right now. Is it just me who worries I WON'T wake up from anesthesia.

I think everyone has that fear - it's tough not being in control of the situation and putting your safety in others' hands. What has made me feel better is that my husband is a nurse in Outpatient Surgery, and in the year he has been there and through THOUSANDS of surgeries, nobody has ever not woken up. Outpatient surgery is very safe.

Also, a little pre-surgery anxiety medicine from you doc never hurt anyone!!!:tongue_smilie:

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No one is going to laugh at you because you've never been in the hospital. It's normal to be scared of the unknown. The hospital really isn't that scare and mose people who work there are very sensitive and caring. If you have to re-register you might be able to ask for a small tour so you will be somewhat familiar with your surroundings. Do you have a friend who will be going with you to the hospital?

You might have to find a new group of friends who like to do other things besides eat and drink. Maybe you can start something.

I'm sure you will do great! Hang in there.

I can't really do the different friends thing because I am part of a Fraternity...lol they are a good group of guys....With me being sober...I am their DD....That is a good excuse for not drinking

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I can't really do the different friends thing because I am part of a Fraternity...lol they are a good group of guys....With me being sober...I am their DD....That is a good excuse for not drinking

I guess it is hard to find other things to do when you belong to a fraternity. I guess pamper parties and other such things wouldn't work. :rolleyes:

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