m1hocker

Okay...time is nearing and I am really freaking out about going under for surgery. I know this is a VERY rare occurence for someone to die, but none the less, am still terrified. Did anyone else freak out more about living through the surgery versus life with the band? I have had gall bladder surgery, 2 c-sections and wisdom teeth extracted and did fine through all those, but this time I am a nervous wreck. Just want to be around for the kiddos...that is one of the main reasons I want to get my life back. Any encouragement would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement and welcomes. Hope my journey is as good as most I have heard about. I truly believe this is a great decision for myself.

This is me exactly. Since I decided to do this, I just eat and eat and eat. I feel horrible for doing it, but feel like it is one of the last chances I will get. Can't wait to finally have some control. Good luck with your journey. Mine begins in 10 days...yikes!!!:omg:

Hi all. I am new to all this and just wanted to say hello to all the February bandsters. I too will be having my surgery this month on the 15th. The support here is great and I will continue receiving and giving as my journey progresses. Just one question. I'm sure it's been posted elsewhere, but can anyone give any suggestions on a low-cal protein shake that tastes somewhat okay. I haven't bought any yet, for fear they will be disgusting. Good luck to everyone out there who is beginning their new life this month.

Hi all. I have been reading on this site for several months while I was deciding on having the procedure done. I am now scheduled for surgery on February 15 with Dr. Malley in Kansas and am excited and of course nervous as well. Thanks to everyone here, it has been very encouraging and helpful. I am so excited to start this journey and get my life back. I am a mother of 3 young children; twin girls age 4 and a little boy who turns 1 this week. I am 28, 5' 11" and weigh 273 and feel like my weight is holding me back from doing so much with my children...who wants to go to the neighborhood pool when you feel like a whale, right? Well, enough for now. Just thought I would post since I'm sure I will be needing a lot of ecouragement soon and hope to do the same for others as my journey progresses. Thanks for everything this far.