OldMomOf3

Love that verse, Texas!
This might sound crazy, but I actually think that I will be able to serve God more effectively when I loose weight. I don't think my heart toward serving and bringing him glory will change, but I think it will change the way people respond to me. I think my weight gets in other people's way. I certainly don't think that's okay, on their part, but it is the way our culture is. Our culture sees heavy people differently, negatively, etc. I hope that losing weight will make people look at me more for who I am inside and for the words I speak about the Lord, and for the way he has changed me (new creation in him). I hope they will see God at work in me when they see me and not just a big overweight person, which is where their eyes stop right now.

Awesome replies everyone. I'm right there too - nervous as all get out, but trusting God and knowing he has control and will work all things out for good - even if they don't feel real good. I know God would not allow me to come this far (approvals, timing, husband's support, etc) if this was wrong. I know he will close the doors to plans he does not have for me. Still nervous, so much so that I cried while going into my endoscopy today, but trusting, nonetheless.
Thanks for the posts and the wisdom.

I would stick to June 21. After any op you need time to recover, I don't think that you would have long enough if you chose the earlier date. Plus you will be on a very restricted diet which has a huge effect on your energy levels.
To be freaked out about surgery is normal, we have all been there, all had second thoughts etc. It is not that bad you WILL survive.
You can start losing weight now, you don't have to weight until after the surgery.

I agree with elcee....wait til 21st. its not that the recovery is gonna be bad, but the energy level you have the first week or so..is verry low becuase of your diet..and u if u exhaust yourself further, it will slow down healing.

Today is 5 days post op for me, the gaz pain has gone, I can walk and live quite normally. However, I still feel the incisions and walk with vended back, I still need the pain killers to be able to do what I do quite normally.
I don't advise u for May 31st though . Stick to your date in June, and believe me, u won't change your mind. At the end, the lap band really worth waiting for
Update us on your last decision, and know that we re all here to support u whatever u want to do

I think thats a wise decision to wait until June 21, 2012. I will be two week post op tomorrow and I feel that it has taken me at least 7-10 days to get back to my normal self. My incisions are still sore. I wish you must success with your upcoming surgery -

You are going to do great! I was out of work the first week. By the second week I worked four half days and felt much better. Take it easy, rest, walk, drink:)

U might need an extra hand if u can:)

Congratulations and welcome to LapBandTalk! This is an awesome place for support. I only know two people in real life who are banded (I don't go to my surgeon's support groups, too far away for my taste), and this is where I come.
Join in the convos, ask questions, answer questions, read, look at profiles, look at before and after pics. There is a wealth of information and experiences here you can't find anywhere else, and it's free!

There's nothing to be terrified about. Hands down best thing I have ever done! I took one last picture of my smiling mug as I walked out that door the morning of surgery and knew that WAS the last picture of the old me!

I'm waiting for approval and scheduling so it is getting near for me as well. I'm with you, whenever I get nervous or questioning, I think about how I want to live the rest of my life, long and active!