:bored Well, I thought I would be enjoying my last weekend before my surgery -- maybe a little "last suppering", wrapping up loose ends for my kids before I head to surgery etc. Instead it is gross, cold, and raining and I am bored/anxious and getting nervous. I was never nervous before now because I know I am doing the right thing. I am so informed, have just completed the best bariatric program, and have tons of support. But all of a sudden I have cold feet. While not looking forward to the physical part of surgery, most of my worry involves after the surgery. What if I break the rules? What if I don't loose? What if I have a ton of complications? All of a sudden I need a pep talk......I am still excited but I just didn't expect to feel this much anxiety...........

Hi Bandayed, You are using Dr. Schnieder right? You are going to be so thrilled. I am 6 weeks post op now and have not had a single problem. I go for a fill with Dr. Jones in 1.5 weeks. Sit back and enjoy - the hospital staff is wonderfull and that fist sip of CIB on day two is like heaven. Beware of the clear stuff they make you drink before the floroscopy (it is nasty so get it down quick) the barium is yummy compared to the clear stuff. They have a patient solarium that is a nice place to wheel your IV to and do a little reading.

Good luck - update us when you return.

Good luck. Keep us all posted.

Good luck to all of you tomorrow. Just keep the goal in mind. I am ten weeks out and down 40 pounds. My knees and feet and ankles already feel so much better, and my blood pressure is down to normal. I wish they had had this 20 years ago!

Everyone's pain experience is different. I had about 30 hours of pretty uncomfortable, but that was only for as long as it took me to take a shot of pain medicine! After about three days, it was just being sore for me. My biggest problem was from the gas inside. My back hurt, but I had people who love me rubbing it a lot. And I would do it all again in a heartbeat. It is amazing every day to me that this thing works! I am not even hungry and have to remind myself to eat and get my Protein in.

Good luck, and here's to all those pounds you will lose!

Deby

Dr. Wade Barker, Mesquite, Texas

186/145

8/8/05

Thank you all soooo much. I will "fill" you in after I get back ---just a little band humor there......"fill" get it?????????????

bandayed,

Best wishes and here's to a quick recovery and losing lots o' pounds! I too am having my "last supper" weekend... I get banded on Friday, Oct 28. I'm having the SAME exact feelings you mentioned. Thank you for sharing that, because I needed to know it's not just lil ole me... Sadly enough, I couldn't find one single person to go out to "dinner" with this weekend... so much for eating my last weekend away! Keep us posted, ok!

Still scared but getting excited -- angie

Hey Angie -- I bet you'll be fighting 'em off with a stick once they see the new you! Best wishes, I am off to the hospital -- RIGHT NOW!

Good luck you will do fine. By now your on your way to bandland. I'm from the Boston area also. Get plenty of rest but also remember to walk as much

as you can. It helps alot with the gas. I will be thinking of you today.

My thoughts are with you today. My surgery is tomorrow and I feel the same way you describe. We are making the right choice, but I too am afraid of failure. Please keep us posted on your recovery. Shirley

bandayed... yahoo, you must be banded by now. how cool! keep us posted.

I just read the message about GasX...and the one about baby drops simethicone, which I thought was an excellent idea. I have my first appt. with doc on Nov. 7, but I'm trying to learn as much from you all who have already been through it as I can!

Emily

Ladies...I am just in the research stages.....can someone give me a brief overview of the rules for life after surgery......any chance of seeing pizza again???? Hellie

Hey Miss Helene -

I sent you an e-mail. Welcome!!