...seems to be the word that comes to mind. I've finally made the decision to talk to my doctor about getting banded, but suddenly i'm in the middle of a panic attack! This should be one of the happiest moments of my life (i'm about to make a major life change and become a different person by next year my 40th birthday) and I am TERRIFIED. Not because of the surgery, or the pain involved...but of actually going forward and making the change?! I'm thinking that therapy may actually be helpful while going through this transition. I assume that's the norm??

...seems to be the word that comes to mind. I've finally made the decision to talk to my doctor about getting banded, but suddenly i'm in the middle of a panic attack! This should be one of the happiest moments of my life (i'm about to make a major life change and become a different person by next year my 40th birthday) and I am TERRIFIED. Not because of the surgery, or the pain involved...but of actually going forward and making the change?! I'm thinking that therapy may actually be helpful while going through this transition. I assume that's the norm??

Honey...if therapy is not the norm, it should be. You hit the nail on the head. Big changes...good life changes. But, a person needs to keep things straight in their own mind.

Only advice I have....prepare yourself so that when you wake up from LB surgery, you do not feel as if you have had the rug pulled out from under you. Practice living eating like a LB person. Follow every rule your LB doc advises you to so that when you get the hang of it, it's not a chore. It's a way of life. Good luck to you on your journey and congrats on making the decision to have a healthy life.

let go and enjoy your new journey to weight loss....accept the change - it will be the best decision you have ever taken, you won't regret it at all....goodluck and wish you the best.

It is normal to feel anxiety, before and after. I woke up at home the next day and had to look at my scars to believe it really did happen. Best thing I have ever done for myself. Good luck

Cheri

Any major change is scary, good or bad. Being banded is a good change because it helps you handle your food demons. The bad news is you have to find new ways in which to handle those demons...Therapy is an excellent way to do that and also a way to get support for the lifestyle changes you need to undergo.

Good luck to you!