Keeper

Thank you for your responses. The horror stories I was reading were not from this forum, but another. I found a site via Pinterest and was looking at before/after pics. Then I came across a newbie post from a girl who was almost 21 and asking about things like scars and drinking because she wanted to drink on her birthday, etc. The replies were relentless and HARSH. I expect to see some bad stories, have seen some on this forum, but the backlash these ADULTS were giving this girl and the things they said scared me. Am I susceptible to fear a day or two pre-op? Why yes, yes I am.
I came back here and found the NSV thread. That helped. Reading victories beyond the numbers, feeling people's happiness, having something to look forward to myself - I fell asleep. Now just one day to go.

Thank you for your responses. The horror stories I was reading were not from this forum, but another. I found a site via Pinterest and was looking at before/after pics. Then I came across a newbie post from a girl who was almost 21 and asking about things like scars and drinking because she wanted to drink on her birthday, etc. The replies were relentless and HARSH. I expect to see some bad stories, have seen some on this forum, but the backlash these ADULTS were giving this girl and the things they said scared me. Am I susceptible to fear a day or two pre-op? Why yes, yes I am.
I came back here and found the NSV thread. That helped. Reading victories beyond the numbers, feeling people's happiness, having something to look forward to myself - I fell asleep. Now just one day to go.

I feel like the time from when I first investigated WLS to my appt on Monday has flown by. I mean, not just feels that way, but has been very fast. There was no lag time waiting on insurance (got approved right away), and it was just over a week from my pre-op with the surgeon to my surgery.
Having said that, I did plenty of research before and feel confident in my decision, but in the last couple of days, I feel like all I have read are horror stories and people dissuading others from getting the band. Am I just nervous because surgery is in 2 days?? Is anyone else hearing or reading a lot of bad things about the band?
Would love to hear that I'm not crazy for wanting this and that it will be fine!!

I have another question as well, if you don't mind. Of your 35#, how many have been post-op?

Hi Keeper - did your doc give you any instructions? Every surgeon/hospital is different but you should follow the plan given to you. If you don't have a plan and you're worried, feel free to call your doc and talk it through. Many people are on a 1-3 week high Protein, low card diet to shrink and defat the liver before surgery.

Hi, I am brand spanking new here, but my surgery date is set for Nov 17th - one week from today, ack! and the thing is, I just met my surgeon this past week (Thurs) so I don't even have 2 weeks to do the 2 week pre-op diet! Which I am sure is fine, but I am really nervous, too. I really, really want this to work. Hang in there, though. You can do it!