Hello everyone, I am scheduled for the surgery next week and the fear of the surgery/ complications is setting in? Anyone have any words of encouragement and is there anyone out there from Massachusetts. I think this forum will be a great support for me.

Congratulations on obtaining your surgery date. There were plenty of people in your shoes prior to surgery. I, on the other hand, didn't have any concerns but I suppose I'm the exception to the rule. Just remember that you're doing this to change your life AND to add years to your life. It's a great tool. There are no guarantees in life so I believe you should live each day as it comes. Try not to worry about complications, etc. but rather the benefits of this tool. Keep your chin up!!

Congratulations on getting your date...and so soon! I just got mine scheduled for Jan. 24, and the pre-surgery jitters haven't hit yet. But I am expecting that they will closer to the actual time. The thing I keep reminding myself of is that when someone asked on LBT whether people would do it again, the responses were nearly all a resounding YES! You'll do great!

Emily

I think that fear is normal for anyone, I have been pretty excited so far but I do worry about complications during surgery. Good luck and know that your not alone! - I am being banded the same day at 10:30am Good Luck!

I cried the day of surgey I was so worried. I dont know why I have had a c section,tuble,toncils out,Hyst and gallbladder from my band doctor last year.But I think I was so worried about this surgery because it was such a life changing experience.I love to eat.I have been banded one week today. It was one of the best surgeries I have had. It was a piece of cake. I was worried about having to drink clear liquids for a week.No problem and I lost 11 lbs b y the sixth day. I am on full liquid and mushies for the next month. My goodness if I can lose 11 pounds in six days I cant wait to see what the next month brings.I am not hungery.I had a protien shake and three bites of my husbands gravy this morning and I was full till 2 oclock. At 2 I had a cup of homemade vegtable beef soup pureed. (so good).If anything I am having to worry about not eating enough. I have gone from 65 units of insulin and four pills for my diabeties to 10 units of insulin and two pills in six days.My blood pressure is normal. My diabetic doctor said I will soon be off insulin all together. Just think I almost did not do it because I was worried.

Put it in the Lords hands.Pray about it. I know one week out Im sure glad I did it.

Hope this helps.

What an awesome message! I am scheduled for surgery on 12/27 with Dr. Ortiz. It is so good to hear someone say it was a breeze. I have chosen to visualize myself exactly like you. I refuse to allow fear to set in. I could be wrong, but I believe that negative energy alone will cause complications. Thank you so much for your message.

Lynn