Roheryn

Hey Donna, I think it is quite normal to feel a little apprehensive and even discouraged when you read certain things, especially as the day creeps closer but I think you have to try and focus on the positives. I have been feeling a bit the same...then I take a moment to think about what I will feel like when I am thinner and healthier and how many other ways I've tried to do this previously that have failed. Then I start to feel more positive again. I think for me it is the fear of the unknown...but I am determined! I think the really important thing is to seek support when you need it and not brave it out and don't feel stupid or embarrassed asking questions. Also if you can find a local support network of fellow banders it will give you the opportunity to speak to someone who has been/is going through what you are going through.

Congrats Sunwyse great to hear you got your date!!

Oh great news...I hope I am as good as you...I have had a few surgeries and usually come out of anaesthetics ok but haven't had laproscopic surgery before!

Thanks for the encouragement Candle!! I am going to be banded a year to the day after you. I hope I am just as successful

Well Hey you can watch the Olympics and be inspired!! YAY!

dagnabit I probably should have read this post...now I am hungry :thumbup: Oh well it is bedtime so I'm willing my hunger to dissapate and my tiredness to kick in! Ohhh Lellow only 8 days!! That is exciting! and just think 8 more days of Optifast ... that is one part I am NOT looking forward to...I've tried it before ... but I figure hey at least I know I only like the chocolate shake and the berry bar so I don't have to do trial by error!

I got my operation date today...August 27th with Mr Chris HENSMAN :thumbup:...still have to confirm with work but I am sure there will be no problem with that. It was the first time I've allowed myself to get excited that this is actually going to happen. My dad and I are going in the same day so we will be recovering and learning at the same time. It will be good to have someone to do this with! And luckily my birthday is next week and won't be on Optifast for it! And I have a few months to get on track before I have to cook Christmas lunch for about 15-20 people

Hey everyone so I was waiting to see if I would get an August or September date for surgery before I posted and.....I am now booked in for the 27th of August!!!! YAY! My dad and I are going in the same day and have my AWESOME mum to look after us until I feel up to going home! It should be good doing this with dad as we'll be experiencing this together and hey when we get to solids and are going out for family meals we hopefully can share The hard decision will be what we both feel like :scared2: I just can't wait until mum gets banded too!! I went to the shopping centre afterwards and was walking through the centre and looking at shops and was thinking OMG in the future I will be able to walk into some of these clothes shops and actually be able to buy stuff and I couldn't stop smiling. :thumbup:

Hello everyone I'm another newbie. I'm a Victorian and I have just started the process, had my consult with the surgeon and the tests...all things should hopefully be ok just waiting on results! I just want it DONE!! Although I occasionally have a bit of worry and apprehension, I think that it will be TOTALLY worth it! I can't imagine being 40ish kilos lighter..I think the last time I would have been at my optimal weight....would have been maybe when I was 13..... Hopefully once full approval is given it won't be too long a wait for a surgery time. *fingers crossed*