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Hey,

I am getting really nervous, not questioning my decision but just really nervous about surgery. I am scared of pain, and have never had anything this major. I have been on the Optifast for two weeks and have lost 7.4kgs, I go in on the 14th of September 2005.

I know this is prolly normal but all I can think about is the operation, I can't wait but on the same token I am scared Sh&tless....please tell me this is normal and it doesn't hurt too much

*hugs*

Suzii

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Oh Suzii, it IS normal. I've had two major surgeries before and from what everyone describes this should be a piece of cake (sorry for that analagy lol).

Your gonna be sore and tired in the beginning but I think from what everyone describes, its not that bad.. PLUS, you should ask your doctor before you leave the hospital for pain killers, just incase. Everyone's different y'know.

Your gonna do wonderful, I just know it.

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Hi Suzii,

I was exactly the same, I had my self in a state the week before and leading up till they took me into surgery. I know this is really hard but everytime you think about it, think about the end result, dont think about the fear or the pain etc, just the end result. Honestly when I woke up I was in pain, but nothing like I had imagined...It is also a pain that improves very quickly. You will be in my thoughts and I know no matter how much anyone tells you everything is going to be ok etc you are still going to panic because I was the same, just think END RESULT!!! It is going to SO worth it.

Good Luck

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Suzi the surgery is easy. The hardest part for me was finding a comfortable position to sleep in. I usually sleep on my stomach but that is out of the question right after surgery. I have new respect for the recliner. U will do great!

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I am having surgery tommorrow and I am scared also. Not about the surgery, but about whether I am doing the right thing or not. I always cry alot while I am in the waiting area before surgery. Sometime they give me a "cocktail" to calm me down. After that they can do anything they want to me, lol.

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Stevie I"m in the same boat you are in. I am scared shi..... too my surgery is monday. Keep me posted and I will do the same. We both can support one another. I hear so many things out here. Some say they are in pain because of their fill - why should a fill make you so miserable. I am so afraid of pain myself. Will keep you in prayer and pls. do the same.

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Stevie

I"m in the same boat you are in. I am scared shi... too. My surgery is monday 9/11. Keep me posted and I will do the same. We both will support one another as soo many others out here. Some say they are in pain because of their fills, why should these fills make you fill for uncomfortable. Will keep you in prayer.

ebonysilk

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