I'm nervous, excited, then calm I will be getting my lapband surgery done this Tues. I have read up all I think I can handle, have talked to several people some with gastric bypass some with lapband. Some with good results, some not soo good. I was supposed to get it right before Christmas but I chickened out and here I am again.

I have to think positively about this, its better for me and those around me. Any suggestions for a newbie?

I was just banded a little over two weeks ago, so I remember the roller coaster of emotions you're feeling right now well. My best advice?

Breath

Honestly though, it's normal to feel all that. I know I bounced between excitement and "oh my gosh, what am I doing?" more and more the closer my surgery date came. When I was waiting in the pre-surgical room, all hooked up to IV's, in my gown, and waiting to be wheeled away, I remember thinking "oh crap I can't do this, I gotta cancel, crap!"

Thankfully, I stuck to my guns and went through with it. I am SO glad I did, too. I've already lost about 35 pounds just from the pre-op diet and these two weeks of being banded.

Keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you scheduled this surgery to begin with. Try to picture yourself a year from now, tons thinner and a lot healthier. Think of how much better you'll both feel and look.

And remember, Lap-Band is 100% reversible. So, even in the absolute worst case scenario, it can be removed if necessary and you'll be back to normal. Gastric Bypass- not the case. It can't be undone.

Hang in there and be sure to let us know how it goes! You'll do great!

I'm nervous, excited, then calm I will be getting my lapband surgery done this Tues. I have read up all I think I can handle, have talked to several people some with gastric bypass some with lapband. Some with good results, some not soo good. I was supposed to get it right before Christmas but I chickened out and here I am again.

I have to think positively about this, its better for me and those around me. Any suggestions for a newbie?

i am getting banded on the same day!!!! congrats to you and i wish you a speedy recovery! and good luck on your journey!

You will do great!!! Its really not bad at all, and the outcome is well worth it!!! I wish you the very best! Stay positive and all will work out fabulous!! I got banded in Nov/11 and it was the best thing I ever did... I am already down 40 pounds and its only been a little over two months.

Keep me posted on your journey, I will support you all the way!!!

Good Luck darling!!

I was just banded a little over two weeks ago, so I remember the roller coaster of emotions you're feeling right now well. My best advice?

Breath

Honestly though, it's normal to feel all that. I know I bounced between excitement and "oh my gosh, what am I doing?" more and more the closer my surgery date came. When I was waiting in the pre-surgical room, all hooked up to IV's, in my gown, and waiting to be wheeled away, I remember thinking "oh crap I can't do this, I gotta cancel, crap!"

Thankfully, I stuck to my guns and went through with it. I am SO glad I did, too. I've already lost about 35 pounds just from the pre-op diet and these two weeks of being banded.

Keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you scheduled this surgery to begin with. Try to picture yourself a year from now, tons thinner and a lot healthier. Think of how much better you'll both feel and look.

And remember, Lap-Band is 100% reversible. So, even in the absolute worst case scenario, it can be removed if necessary and you'll be back to normal. Gastric Bypass- not the case. It can't be undone.

Hang in there and be sure to let us know how it goes! You'll do great!

thanks, thanks thanks, I know I'm not alone in this, and its nice knowing there are banders out there willing to share their experiences, together we will do this!