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Jorjet

By Jorjet, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Jorjet    0

Jorjet
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I am so nervous, I am sick to my stomache.....Tomorrow is my band date, and I am not sure I am doing the right thing....

I am so sick....I know I can do this, and I will.....I have to be at the hospital by 5:30 AM. I will keep you posted...

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the best me    6

the best me
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You will do fine Jorjet, if you weren't nervous, I'd be worried. Believe me, I understand everything you are thinking and feeling, so does every banded person here, I'd be willing to bet. You did your homework? You understand what you are getting into as best you can? You feel confident you can make this work? Only you can decide, but you can cancel at the last minute if you must. Think about how you would feel if you did cancel or postpone. Would you be relieved and have peace about that? If so, don't do it. If the thought of not going through with your band surgery makes you even sicker than your nervousness...move forward and it will be over in no time. And yo will be banded!!!! Good Luck tomorrow. Best to you and keep us posted please.

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I'llsucceed    1

I'llsucceed
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Best of Luck- Its normal to feel nervous & go through the "what if? & Is it right?" questions. I think until your home & losing weight those questions will all go unanswered. But just think of the resounding "YES" you can give yourself in month from now when you really begin to reap the benefits. You'll do great. Follow your Doc's orders & try & get some rest. Welcome to the New YOU!

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hagerteresa    3

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Hi Jorjet,

We're thinking about you! Let us know how everything goes when you get home and tell us more about yourself. Are you having a U.S. surgeon do your surgery? Anyhow best wishes, Teresa

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gunn4ya    0

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Jorjet,

It's ok to be nervous. You are probably anxious too. You'll be just fine. I think we all have gone thru this. Good luck on your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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Iluvharleys    15

Iluvharleys
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Awww sorry that you are so nervous, but you will do just fine. Like Kathy said, we all have those second thoughts, it is just normal.

Good luck and please let us know what you decided to do.

Hugs!

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tambonzjo    7

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Good luck girl! You will be fine. I wasn't really nervous about the surgery, just the post op. But I did great and I know you will too. Please keep us informed!!

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