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Well, I'm over being scared. I feeing better by the minute. I have started walking 2 times a day. I have to walk, to help with the gas pains I'm having. I walked about 2 mile this morning and feel great. I can only eat 3 or 4 spoons of broth. But otherwise this went better than I thought.

I too was totally scared out of my witts about having surgery. I had surgery 2 days ago and everything went just find. I'm not in any pain. I sometimes get a gas bubble and it kind of hurt but I go for a short walk and that helps make it go away. RestlessMonkey and ours were so encouraging. I felt I was in good hands here. Goodluck to you and know that we will be praying for you.:thumbup:

I am eating my broth which isn't so bad. I'm trying to drink Water but can only drink 2 or 3 sips. i guess as time goes by it will increase. Banded Aug. 12, 2009 Pre-op weight 241 Post-op weight 241

Hello, everyone, I have made it thru surgery and everything went well. I spent one night in the hospital and came home today. I 'm feeling very good. I not nasueated and I'm just a little sore. It was smooth sailing and I hope the rest of my journey is the same. God bless and thank you all for your encouraging words and prayers.

I just got home today. I had surgery on Wed. (Aug. 12, 09). For me it was a breeze. I did have a little pain in my chest that moved to my shoulder. I got out of bed last night and walked the hallways at the hospital and it helped a lot. I am glad that part is over. Im looking forward to my success. To think, I was about to cancel because I was so scared and unsur of myself:thumbup:.

Come on in and welcome to the site. You will find really nice people here that is willing to help you. They have been extemely nice and informative. I am being banded this morning (Aug. 12, 09) @10:30. I am very neverous as well. But I know this is the right decision for me. If you have any questions just put the question out there and you will see how everyone here is willing to answer you question. This is truly a great forum. Good luck and much success.

RestlessMonkey, I think it's just having sugery in general that I'm worried about. As with everything in life "you always want a successful outcome." Yes, I have had surgery before and it was still the same. I think I always have generalized anxiety.

Thanks for the encouraging words. I will try to keep all of that in mind.

Tomorrow (aug 12, 09) I'm being banded. I know I will be starting a new life. I am so scared that I feel like I will just to run. I keep asking myself if this is the right thing to do. I am so terrified of the unknown. I have read so many stories here, some with happy endings and others that terrify me. I am stuck second guessing myself. Please help, tell me has anyone else felt this way?

Hello Ice Prince, You have taken that most important step by attending a seminar. This shows that you are moving forward to realize your goal. You will find that everyone here is very helpful and supportive. I wish you great success. Keep us posted on your journey to a new band life. :crying:

Hello, all of you Arizona bandsters. I live in Avondale, AZ. I getting banded on August 12, 09. I am so glad that there are so many of us from Arizona here. I went to Bridges Centre at St. Lukes Medical Center and Dr. Daniel Fang is my surgeon. I was referred by several of my friends to Bridges. I have been told by my Cadiac Spec. that Dr. Fang is the top doctor in AZ, that has performed more surgeries than any other doctor. The St. Luke Bridges Centre for Weight Management Program earned the Centre of Excellence Award by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). Hope this little tidbit of information will help someone that is looking to find a doctor.:laugh:

My surgery date is Aug.12. 09. I 'm so anixous, scared and happy all at the same time. The closer I get to aug 12, the more scared i become. I know everything will go well but scared of the unknown.:thumbup:

Thanks for the info. I'm having surgery on Aug. 12, 09. Having the surgery doesn't worry me as much as what happens after the weight loss, if I will have saggy skin. I guest I better plan on a TT also.

I am courious if after weight loss will the skin gain it's elasticity? Will exercising help?:tongue2:

Hi, Kimberley I'm having my band done on Aug. 12. So I still have a little over 2 weeks to go. I thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. I'm trying to get as much information as possible before my surgery date. I live in Avondale, AZ. It's great to here from all of you from the valley of the sun.

Hello, I'm new to message boards, so if i've not done something right please let me know. I'm happy that i found this fourm with so many people. I will be banded on Aug. 12, 09. I"m looking for a great support group. I have a feeling that I have just found it. m

Hello, my name is Linda. I'm also be banded on Aug.12, 09. I live in Avondale, AZ. I am so excited for you and myself. It will be nice to take this journey with someone who understand.