Hey everyone! i just wanted to take the time to say hello and see what this whole site is about, makes me feel like I am not alone on this. I am going through so many emotions and feelings I cannot even begin to explain. My surgery date is August 25th, ONE WEEK! And I cannot believe it is actually this close! Any suggestions/tips/etc. on what to expect or how I can calm my nerves?!? feeling so anxious! Like the night before the first day of school!! haha. Would love ANY feedback...leaning more towards REALIZE but would love to hear opinions and feedback on both. Thank you to all and love for everyone! :smile2:

Hey everyone! i just wanted to take the time to say hello and see what this whole site is about, makes me feel like I am not alone on this. I am going through so many emotions and feelings I cannot even begin to explain. My surgery date is August 25th, ONE WEEK! And I cannot believe it is actually this close! Any suggestions/tips/etc. on what to expect or how I can calm my nerves?!? feeling so anxious! Like the night before the first day of school!! haha. Would love ANY feedback...leaning more towards REALIZE but would love to hear opinions and feedback on both. Thank you to all and love for everyone! :thumbup:

Here is a good website to give you more info on both bands...

Compare Adjustable Gastric Bands - LAP-BAND vs. REALIZE Band

Hi! I'm the 25th too! SO exciting.. can't believe its almost here! :thumbup:

i am also on the 25th. and cant wait. it seems so far away.

Ok there the scoop...keeping in mind everyone is different.

I was banded July 28th, 2010.. After weeks of stress and concern , it really turned out to be no big thing. I was slightly sore for about 3 days but could do everything that I needed to do by myself. And after 3 days I was driving, shopping and doing what I did before, but just took it easy...Like no marathon shopping but just going to the local market and back. Anyways it now been approx 3 weeks and I feel great...I'm down 14 lbs and having no problems. I wish I had done this years ago. So I hope this helps settle your nerves and just enjoy the next week or so. Oh and by the way after they removed my bandages it turned out the incisions are really tiny...2 small ones about 0.5 inch each and two slightly larger ones about 1 inch each...I had to laugh when I saw...I thought thats it!

Cheers Brenda

Wooo!! August 25th Banders unite! haha. Good luck to everyone! We can do this! And thank you for the feedback...