Just wondering if anyone else out there is getting banded on 3/21..which is only two days away. I have been an emotional roller coaster and am so scared of going under general anesthesia. The sad thing is I see people EVERY day get intubated and go under general anesthesia and they have ALL been fine. I'm just starting to fear that I will cry and freak out once I get to the surgery center. I want this more than anything and have been very compliant with my 7 day high protein low carb diet (down 6.2 pounds). Just need to know if I am the only one out there who is scared and super emotional.

Hi Lovey, My name is Andrea and i'm also scheduled for Monday 3/21 and am very excited and ready to get this rolling. I've been on a two week liquid diet so needless to say i'm REALLY ready. lol As far as the anesthesia goes you will be just fine. Once you're in recovery you're going to laugh because it happens so fast. They'll probably give you something to relax you prior to that anyway but once you're in the operating room and settled on the table the anesthesiologist gives his instructions and before you know it you're back in recovery. I've had several surgeries and they usually tell you go ahead and count backwards from 10 and I can honestly say I never remember saying 10 LOL I have a bad history of being sick in recovery so I know now to tell them upfront and they add something into their meds and i've been fine ever since and wake up with no nausea or vomiting. If you're afraid of this since it's your first and especially since it's an abdominal surgery I've read on here that if you tell them your concerns they'll give you an anti-nausea patch just to make sure. I'm not sure what type/style of nurse you are but I think you need to take some of your own advise that you probably tell your patients all the time......it's all going to be fine and you are in good hands and don't worry. My surgery is set for 7:30 am so I have to be there at 5:30 am and I have to stay overnight but that's ok with me because I won't feel so rushed to get out of recovery and be on my way. Not sure if you're going home the same day or whether you have to stay but wanted to give you a little peace of mind about your worries and tell you good luck. Keep in touch and good luck Monday. 3-21-11 will be our new birthday LOL

You'll be fine! In a few weeks it will all be a distant memory.

I am prone to anxiety attacks and was sooooooo scared of the anesthesia... All I could think was, OMG what if I have an anxiety attack because I can feel the drugs!?!? (which happens when I have to take pain meds or allergy mess that make ms sleepy. I told the anesthesiologist my concern and he kind of just chuckled and promised me I wouldn't have time to have an anxiety attack. He was right. We were having a talk about my upcoming trip to Vegas and he asked me what hotel I was staying in and I said Luxor... And then i remember I said wow... I'm really sleepy. Period. That was it. I woke up in recovery an hour later high as a kite. Lol... You will be fine...

Believe it or not ! ! ! It will go by quick, and you all will be fine.

They'll give you something to take the edge off, and then,,,, you will be fine with everything.

I have my surgery on march 23rd, and I totally am with u on being terrified!! I am also getting my hernia repaired, have sleep apnea, but other then that healthy..I have had a C-section in 04 and it went fine, that is the only time i have had any type of surgery..I also have anxiety, and am concerned on how I will react once i get in the surgery room..lol..I apreciate all the other post on here, they r very helpful..so u are not the only one that is totally freaking out at this tim..I wish u the best of luck!!

Just wondering if anyone else out there is getting banded on 3/21..which is only two days away. I have been an emotional roller coaster and am so scared of going under general anesthesia. The sad thing is I see people EVERY day get intubated and go under general anesthesia and they have ALL been fine. I'm just starting to fear that I will cry and freak out once I get to the surgery center. I want this more than anything and have been very compliant with my 7 day high protein low carb diet (down 6.2 pounds). Just need to know if I am the only one out there who is scared and super emotional.

I am getting banded on 3/28/11 and I am going thru the same roller coaster! I go from yes to no. I have to have hernia repair done too. I feel I will have to be off too long etc..

But I have got tremendous support from here.. I feel it is normal, my fear is I might not wake up!!! but, I am learning thru here that it will be just fine.

So Relax and take a deep breath and we are here to listen.

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I was banded June 21 2010... and I know how you feel... I had never had surgery, or even been put to sleep. I was so scared!!!!!!!!!!!! But i know I wanted this more than anything.... I wont lie... the first few weeks were like "oh my goodness why did i do this" but it ALL gets better!!!!!!!!!! I would never change anything and this is by far the best decision i have ever made. Good luck to you! You will be just fine!!! And enjoy your weight loss... its so much fun

Thanks so much for all you reassuring words and experiences...it really does help. I am just going to ask for the maximum "happy juice" before surgery and pray for calmness to take over. To Andrea please let me know how things went tomorrow and I will update you all when I am home from surgery tomorrow:)

I was the same way banded on the 16 now home recovering everything will be fine trust me my surgery only took 45 min

Just wondering if anyone else out there is getting banded on 3/21..which is only two days away. I have been an emotional roller coaster and am so scared of going under general anesthesia. The sad thing is I see people EVERY day get intubated and go under general anesthesia and they have ALL been fine. I'm just starting to fear that I will cry and freak out once I get to the surgery center. I want this more than anything and have been very compliant with my 7 day high protein low carb diet (down 6.2 pounds). Just need to know if I am the only one out there who is scared and super emotional.

I'm also scheduled for 3/21 and was doing fine until I heard from a couple of friends who toldl me I was crazy for doing this and would still remain fat. Yikes so much for trying to be anxiety free!

You make this work for you ! 1-2lbs. a week is the norm. You might lose more in the beginning, and then taper off. Don't get upset, it's all normal. The key thing is see what you look like in one year ! Remember this is a slow go.

As far as getting spooked! Don't let them get into your head. If those are friends,,,, there not very nice....

Were all nervous. I can remember telling my husband "give me my cloths,,, I'm leaving."

He said it's nerves. It was. They will give you something to take the edge off.

Let us know how it went.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

I have had a few friends tell me the same thing and I just have to keep moving forward like yourself. You are doing the best thing for you and we will be looking and feeling so much better 3 mths, 6mths, and a year from now. Please let me know how your surgery goes as I will let you know mine. I am scheduled for 0800 and have to be at the surgery center at 0630 so less than 12 hours to go....yikes! Praying that things go smoothly for all 3/21 surgery patients.

I'm also scheduled for 3/21 and was doing fine until I heard from a couple of friends who toldl me I was crazy for doing this and would still remain fat. Yikes so much for trying to be anxiety free!

I'm sorry Shirley, but I had to laugh when you said "give me my clothes I am leaving" I can see myself in the EXACT same situation with my husband tomorrow. Thanks for your kind and encouraging words. It makes people going through this feel a little less crazy.

You make this work for you ! 1-2lbs. a week is the norm. You might lose more in the beginning, and then taper off. Don't get upset, it's all normal. The key thing is see what you look like in e year ! Remember this is a slow go.

As far as getting spooked! Don't let them get into your head. If those are friends,,,, there not very nice....

Were all nervous. I can remember telling my husband "give me my cloths,,, I'm leaving."

He said it's nerves. It was. They will give you something to take the edge off.

Let us know how it went.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

I am getting banded on Tuesday 3/22! I am so excited! I am so excited that I dont think I will get nervous, but this is the way I look at it... I have choose to take this step for the reason that I need to be healthy and I would like to have children one day, so I have to much good to look forward to to even think about being nervous! As far as the anestesia(sp) they do this day in and day out, so there is nothing to be afraid of... I look at it like its my saving grace, because without it I would either feel more than I would ever desire or obviously not get to do this in the first place!! I guess I just always look at the bright side of things.... if you dewell on the negative it scares the hell out of you and brings you down! so just think of all the good reasons that you are going through this and it will make you smile and forget all about the scary things!!

Good Luck to you!!!