Shearhunny

Thank you everyone! I am starting to finally get excited again. I am still scared about the being put to sleep thing, but I realize it is the anethesiologists job to wake me up! This is just a small obstacle to overcome to be on the path to FINALLY losing weight and keeping it off not to mention improving my health. I will post again as soon as I can as I am not sure if I will take my laptop with me to the hospital. Thank you again for all of your support and understanding!

Hello all! I am having lapband surgery tomorrow morning and am scared, worried and unsure :rolleyes2:. I am terrified of surgery (scared I wont wake up & when I do how much pain there will be). I am worried that I wont lose the weight and be a failure statistic, and unsure that I am making the best decision for my weight loss. I have thought about weight loss surgery for the past 10 years, since my mom got gastric bypass. I have always been the "skinny one" in my family at 5'2" and 214. My mom, sister, aunt & cousin have all had gastric and have had success and are happy with their decision to have surgery. I know I WANT this but scared about all of the "what if's". I am private pay and worry too about additional need for surgery to correct problems. I guess I am just looking to connect with lapbanders, perhaps even in PA where I am from, to help me through the jitters. My Doc's office has a lapband support group but because of my work & school schedule I have been unable to attend. Thanks to everyone for your posts! They truely have been an excellent way for me to stay informed and feel positive.

Hi All! I live in the Harrisburg Pennsylvania area and am considering Lapband through The Weight Loss Clinic in Hbg, Pa. Is anyone here familiar with this practice? I have my first appointment with them tomorrow and am looking for anyone who may be familiar with their work and/or reputation. I have soooo many questions and would feel better about asking them from people who have had the experience first hand. Is anyone here from my area? I live in Duncannon and would really like to find a friend/mentor/tutor.:thumbup: