Ok so the date is set and I am getting anxious..(Fri the 18th)I am binge eating and lol the whole time, knowing in my mind I am not doing myself any good. But can't seem to resist.I have heard from so many that they are on liquids before surgery and I have not been given any instructions to do so. Preop is Wed. I am worried about this though. Please give me thoughts and suggestions to get through the week. Although I am excited I can definately say the nerves are setting in...

Follow your doctor's orders and you will be all right. Just remember, habits that are started now will make it easier after you are banded (ex. eating slowly, healthier and reasonable portions). My pre-op was a breeze. The hardest part was finding the danged hospital (in a city I dislike and have visited only a couple of times 20 years ago). To be honest, I'm nervous a little about the surgery and the recovery. I'm also nervous about my life afterward. This is a big step and it sounds to me like you are binge eating out of sheer nervousness. Maybe instead of eating you could try meditation, calm music, hot bath, or whatever has calmed you down in the past.

I also did not have a preop liquid diet.....I ate anything and everything!! I was banded on June 7 and today I feel great!! Just keep reading the forum for any help you may need. It has been very handy for me, lots of help and experience here!! Good luck to you....you will be fine!!

I am going to be banded friday too!,and because of prayer and the thought that this is saving my life instead of how i will look is my driving desire, Father God and the lord Jesus Christ if you only ask will grant you the peace that you need to get through this defining monent in your life.

so i wish you peace and blessings.

Sheila E

Thanks for all the warm thoughts and prayers. This forum is absoultey wonderful! It is definately helping me to get through. Glad to say the day went by pretty fast, so only Tues Wed and Thurs left!!! Good luck to Sheila E. on ur band Friday! Thanks to those who posted, Have a great night!!

thank you dreams of being skinny, are you ready?, it's count down time, here we go on a fantastic voyage one in which at the end of "we" will be skinny and most important HEALTHY!!!!! .. now you have a blessed week. talk to you soon.

Sheila E