Has anyone used an epidural for pain control after WLS?

Ok, went for m pre admission testing yesterday and talked to the anesthesiologistand she told me that the Epidural for pain relief is a good idea. However, I am sooo afraid to have it done again. When I was in labor with my fourth child I had to have one put in per doctors request and it took three tries to get it in place. The anesthiesiologist blamed it on my weight (at the time I weighed 255 pounds) Needless to say, It was very painful and 3/4 of my spine was a bruise afterwards. I was told that when you have it done for this surgery, it goes right in because your spine isn't akward from the baby. I lost a few pounds and now weigh 238 pounds and my surgery is next friday July 20, 2001. I wanted to know your personal experiences with the epidural as a form of pain control. thanks for any info.

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