What were your biggest fears before surgery ? Did any come true?

Ranging from fear of insurance company backing out, to overeating with the band?

I appreciate your input!

Biggest fear was not loosing any weight. There is a small percentage of people that the band doenst work for...I am NOT ONE OF THOSE! HA! Love the decision I made. Period.

Awesome! Yeah, I think that must be many people's fear, I do hope that I'm not one of them either

Biggest fears were not losing any weight so far so good. This is week four for me so I'm still a newbie myself. Not being able to keep anything down, so far so good haven't had in problems with that and I pray it continues. Really bad gas pain after surgery, it wasn't so bad at all for me. Walk walk walk is what I will tell you. And one of my biggest fears still is not losing any weight and being one of those people that the band doesn't work for, I'd be heart broken.

You and me both Diva..Good luck on your journey and I hope the after surgery issues get better soon!

The fear of not losing any weight of course was there but for me it was more wondering if I really wanted to go through with it somedays...I have NO REGRETS though!!!

Thanks Dawn! I can see that in myself as well. I keep asking myself whether I'm trying to take an easier (not easy) way out. But after all my research I've come to believe that this isn't easy in any way, shape or form!

Its not the easy way out! I was just afraid I would not be able to change my eating habits...My band gives me no choice. I cannot eat nearly the portion of food that I used to. I can still enjoy my favorite foods just the way your supposed to...in moderation!!

I haven't had the band yet but I'm terrified of loose skin for one. For two I've been a little freaked out about not being able to eat pasta for a very long time.. anything Italian is like my favorite foods ever...I eat it almost every single day and its what made me fat I'm sure... of course the insurance denying me is another thing I'm afraid of...but I'm sure that won't happen since I have multiple things wrong with me because of my weight, including an APAP machine for sleep apnea.

My biggest fear pre-lap band surgery is trusting the medical group who is going to perform my procedure. My friends and co-workers did not support my idea of going for lap-band because of the risks involved with the procedure. However, I was so determined and convinced myself that I should do it considering the medical conditions that I have....hypertension, borderline diabetes, torn meniscus without any known injury. I developed a good rapport with the surgeon and his team. I guess, I was lucky that the surgery center were staffed with compassionate and excellent nurses. So far. post-day #4, although still sore on the scope sites, I don't have any serious complications! Thank God.

My biggest fear was that something would go wrong and I'd never wake up. Seriously. Anesthesia freaked me out. Obviously, that didnt happen. Here I am....51 pounds lighter. My 2nd biggest fear was that I wouldnt drop the weight. Obviously that fear has been put to rest too!

J

Banded 9/22

I haven't had the band yet but I'm terrified of loose skin for one. For two I've been a little freaked out about not being able to eat Pasta for a very long time.. anything Italian is like my favorite foods ever...I eat it almost every single day and its what made me fat I'm sure... of course the insurance denying me is another thing I'm afraid of...but I'm sure that won't happen since I have multiple things wrong with me because of my weight, including an APAP machine for sleep apnea.

Pasta is now on my "Do not eat"" list along with other foods. I cannot eat any pasta, melted cheeses, including pizza.

We go out to Carrabba's often, but I always order the fish and no pasta sides.

I do like eggplant, but not with any melted cheese.

It may be different for you, but for me I am definitely in the Green Zone and there are many foods I no longer eat. You get used to it and it all part of your new lifestyle.

I agree with many of the other people. My biggest fear was that I would be a failure. Now, I am fearing that I will gain it all back!

My biggest fear was waking up after the operation and them saying they couldnt do it .. that didnt happen

Thank God!

My biggest fear before surgery was that I wouldnt know how to live with the band. I am happy to report that I followed my Dr's instruction and am doing just fine with it.