After years of being on the fence, and starting the serious journey in April, tomorrow morning is my surgery.

I'm FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not so much concerning the surgery itself, just what happens, oh...for the rest of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cmon out fellow bandsters and put to rest my fears of the aftermath!!! Will life ever get back to being somewhat normal?!?!? TIA!!!

Wishing you all the best...Hope you recover very soon.

Cheers!

Thanks

I kind of felt the same way you do, only a lot more scared of the surgery too.

One of the things that comforted me is how many people there are out there with bands that are so very happy they went through with it. I had the feeling I would be one of those saying my only regret would be that I didn't do it sooner. You know what, thats true!

This band journey is a lot harder than I thought it would be because there's so much "head stuff" to work on but I'm actually glad for the chance to work on my head/emotional issues.

Good luck to you and a speedy recovery!

Trixie

I'm with you girl!! See you tomorrow on the OR table! :scared2:

We'll do great! New life ahead of us!

Mrs. T you will be fine! OMG, I can't believe the time has come, it seems like just yesterday we were talking about making changes in our life! I have no doubt that you will come out of this with nothing but amazing results!!!

I'll email you!

Sara

Tomorrow is my surgery as well. Saw the surgeon ( or rather his PA) today. Lost 12.6 lbs on the Optifast two week pre-op! They also told me I could eat today! We joked about hitting the various places for appetizers, entrees and dessert on the way home! Felt good to eat! Stayed sensible and had a nice lowfat chicken salad! I got home and hospital said to be there at 12:30 pm. The PA gave me some vitamins as I told her I'm on disability and didn't have the money for the EMEND they wanted me to get or for the vitamins. He charged me a $1000 "administration fee" which I find out after I paid him is non-refundable and not all drs. charge this. She told me they would use a patch instead for the nausea prevention and I could take Flintstones chewables (2) for the vitamins until I get my check next month. Now because I'm on disability, I also get Medicare in the form of Medicare Advantage which is a HMO. I also had a message from the hospital that I have to pay a co-pay tomorrow before being admitted. This is $300 and they will give me a discount of 25%. So "just $225.00". I called my insurance company and they told me they don't know where this figure comes from, it's only $100.00 co-pay. I can't wait to get there tomorrow and see if they'll give me the 25% discount on that $100.00! But the whole point is folks it doesn't matter to them, this whole thing is a racket for more money. But they prey on people that have stood up and taken charge of bettering their health. And I mean the Drs. that perform this and the hospitals. Hospitals have become big businesses and will do anything to make money. It's not about helping people anymore. And that's sad.

Sheeeeet! Read the above and depressed myself! Congratulations to all of us having our surgery tomorrow and Wed. too! As for the nerves, as a retired RN it's normal. They will give you some "happy juice" to counteract that! Except for me! I'll probably be known as the "charity case" bitching about every cent! Anyway Good Luck to us all and see you on the other side!:scared2:

Good Luck to everyone who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow! I can not wait to follow your progress.

Good luck tomorrow everyone !!!! My surgery is the 30th I have mixed emotions but we will do GREAT:biggrin:

Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments!!!

J & S, you two don't know how much you've helped me through this process!! I've been blessed to meet such wonderful friends on here and I can't thank you both enough!! Same goes to Heather, Erika & Vickie for being a great support via my blog too! Thanks girls!! :ohmy:

Jen- Tomorrow it's you and me (and 7 others!?!)! I'll make sure not to give DK too much of a problem!!!

Oh no! You will miss the midnight showing of Eclipse! LOL! Looking forward to seeing the movie tomorrow night. More so looking forward to my surgery in July. Just look at what you will be gaining. By Christmastime, you will need a new winter coat! Best wishes for a speedy recover! Hugs!

You guys are going to be fine! :ohmy: I was terrified the night before my surgery. All of you are going to be fine! :eek: I got banded May 13 and already it has changed my lifestyle. I think it is the best decision I ever made for myself. I wish all of you getting banded tomorrow lots of luck and good health! :Angel_anim:

Oh no! You will miss the midnight showing of Eclipse! LOL! Looking forward to seeing the movie tomorrow night. More so looking forward to my surgery in July. Just look at what you will be gaining. By Christmastime, you will need a new winter coat! Best wishes for a speedy recover! Hugs!

I know, sucks huh!?! Dummy me didn't think about it when I jumped at the surgery date!!! Oh well! Small sacrifice, I suppose! haha

Have fun and please don't tell me how it is!! I'm probably going to drag my arse down there no later than Thursday!! I can't wait much longer!!!! Prrrrr Edward! :ohmy:

Thanks for the kind words everyone!! I'm excited, but still so nervous about the aftermath. The surgery itself will be OK (I've had three others before), but just everything after is what I'm concerned about. I know I'll be OK, eventually!!

i wish it was my turn :ohmy:. i just can't wait! my surgery date is aug 10th and boy i'm really ready. i had a date of 7/20 but i'm going to jamacia august 3-9 so i thought i should wait until i return to have the lap band. so, on tuesday the 10th i will be starting a new venture. a new path:thumbup:. i wish you well and remember to have fun, keep smiling and now that you will blossom soon.

I'm going in the morning as well! And here it is almost 1:30am and i can't get my nerves to calm down enough to sleep! Good luck to you all!!

Good luck on your surgery today, and I hope you are feeling well enough to see the movie on Thursday...not likely though. See it next week, and you will be able to enjoy it much more.:ohmy: