So I have time to think. This is a blessing yet a curse! I know I need time to think and wrap my head around the fact that in about 5 days I will be banded and on my way in post op and preparing myself for it. However, I am now wishing after reading everyone stories and them all having somewhere in them "but everyone is different" that I had a crystal ball so I know what to expect of myself. Will I be one that is in pain at level 8-10 for the next week after? Will I be one of the banded that regrets my decision, even if for a short time? Will I be able to be one of the banded that can walk out of the hospital same day? Be one that walking will solve most of my discomfort and in days I'll be full of yay's? In what will seem like no time be posting my weight loss on the forum?

There is no way for me to know. I have always said "Human nature is to fear the unknown. With change comes unknown outcomes, therefore it is only natural for us to fear change." I need to heed my own advice...I know this is a change. I know this change is one that results from my inner most vulnerable state. I know my fear is from the change and the fear of the unknown. Unknown recovery, unknown results, and unknown how I will react mentally & emotionally to either.

So I guess what I'm asking is, anyone else wish they had a crystal ball?

So I have time to think. This is a blessing yet a curse! I know I need time to think and wrap my head around the fact that in about 5 days I will be banded and on my way in post op and preparing myself for it. However, I am now wishing after reading everyone stories and them all having somewhere in them "but everyone is different" that I had a crystal ball so I know what to expect of myself. Will I be one that is in pain at level 8-10 for the next week after? Will I be one of the banded that regrets my decision, even if for a short time? Will I be able to be one of the banded that can walk out of the hospital same day? Be one that walking will solve most of my discomfort and in days I'll be full of yay's? In what will seem like no time be posting my weight loss on the forum?

There is no way for me to know. I have always said "Human nature is to fear the unknown. With change comes unknown outcomes, therefore it is only natural for us to fear change." I need to heed my own advice...I know this is a change. I know this change is one that results from my inner most vulnerable state. I know my fear is from the change and the fear of the unknown. Unknown recovery, unknown results, and unknown how I will react mentally & emotionally to either.

So I guess what I'm asking is, anyone else wish they had a crystal ball?

I went through everything you are thinking right now... at about the same time out from surgery that you are now. All the can I do it? Is this the right thing? What if it doesn't work? You name it, I thought it. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Best of luck in your journey!!!!!!