I can totaly related to how you are feeling about the actual operation. I never had my liver scanned to see if it shrunk enough for surger, two of my friends who had it done also did not have their's scanned. My surgery was two weeks ago today. I went in at 10:00 AM didn't get in to the OR until maybe 3:30. I am also terrified of needles, the nurses and doctors are very comforting, atleast they were with me. The nurse actually got my IV in on one stick, which is very unusual with my veins. I sat all day waiting nervous as could be. I brought my mom with me for support, so maybe if you bring a support system with you it will ease your nerves. When I was down in the room the put you in before you go to the OR is when my nerves went nuts! But the Anestiologist (sp?) his assistant, my Doctor and all the other OR staff were awesome, that I just felt at ease. I'm two weeks out now and I feel great. I'm not sure which surgery you are having, I had the lap band. It was uncomfortable for about a week, not so much pain but muscle ache. I feel that all my nerves and pre op fears were normal, but I was glad I followed through with it because even two weeks after I feel healthy and truly feel this was the best decision I have ever made in my life!
Good Luck to you!
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Meghan 
Sorry my weight ticker is wrong! I have no idea how to change it!
Lap Band
Surgery Date 06/09/2009
Gallbladder removed 08/06/2009
Highest weight: 365
Current weight: 290
Goal weight: 140
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