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I am new to this board too:) I have not even had my consult yet!! It is not until next week Thursday, but I am so excited and nervouse too!!! Just to get my appointment, so I cant imagine what you are going through being so close to surgery!!!
I do know LOTS of people who have had it done, and they are all doing wonderful with NO complications!!!! My cousin did say that she felt a TON better after her surgy when she started wearing this elastic type band around her tummy to kinda hold everything in!! So if you find yourself feeling like your just hanging out there, maybe try that!!!
Other than that, I just hope you keep your spirits high!!! And Good Luck!!! ~Herbmaiden~