I Get banded tomorrow 4/6/2012 I thought it will be all excitement (I am excited) but I am also really scared ! Not about the surgery itself but life afterwards. I'm 39 and have been overweight since age 12.I keep thinking that it wont work.or WORSE what if it DOES work.not sure how exactly to describe what I'm feeling just CONFUSED !!

Hey! Congrats! I think you should relax and enjoy the ride. You have came this far so the excitement is still there but the anxiety of surgery is setting in. You will do terrific pre, during and post op. You are ready for the change or you would have never taken the first step.

Good luck and keep us updated

Thank u !

Yes I've been thinking about this for a couple of years now.I hope it's just pre surgery jitters.but I really didn't expect to feel this way. Crazy it's like I'm even focusing in on the bad comments on here.when at first it seemed that everybody was encouraging.I'm taking deep breaths and praying.I'll keep u posted !:-)

i knw exactly how u r feeling. im getting banded may 16th and im already getting the nerves and wondering WILL i be able to handle all this after the surgery good luck gurl u will be fine.i dont knw u but i will help pray for u too.keep us posted on how the surgery goes....

I think it's pre surgery jitters. We are all in this together. Try to stay away from the negative on here. Remember there are more success stories than failures. Use the next 12 hrs before surgery to rest and stay positive. Try not to if, and, or but yourself. The more positive and relaxed you are the better the surgery will go.

Thank you thank you !! Yes prayer is much needed.I don't think I will sleep tonight.I will keep u posted.:-)

I hope all goes well with the surgery for you.. Most of us were nervous before the operation about failing afterwards, its only natural to feel like that after struggling with a problem like weight for many many years. Just think to how life will be when the weight starts coming off and keep that in your mind not a 'what if i fail ' thought u need to think 'what if i dont fail'

Thanks Cazzy,

I think it's just as scaryto actually lose weight also.I'm sure it will get better.I will continue to be inspired by all the awesome people on here and try to only read the good stuff.:-)

Well I'm in pre op getting ready to go in wish me luck !

I feel the same way what will happen after the surgery what if I lose all the weight I want then it will be a whole new life. Can I handle it? I guess we'll see. Good luck today!!

Congrats! Let us know his you're doing!

I had it done this morning.I've been sipping liquids all day .my stomach is just achy no real pain but I am on top of the pain med and gas x.the worst part was coming out of anesthesia withexcrutiating shoulder pain.I thought they did the wrong operation.they said it was co2 gas from the e anesthesia they gave me meds hot pack and told me to do deep breathing to expel the gas.that lasted a couple if hours.so all in all pretty good so far :-)

So happy for you. I was on my way to bed, but came here first to check on you. I know you will do well. I read your posts about your fears. I have them too, and I don't have my date yet. Should know in a week or so.

You get rest and enjoy your new adventure.

Thank you ! I am much better after the surgery.still worried about how I will tolerate food but I have a couple weeks for that still on clear liquids through tomorrow then back on protein shakes.:-)

My b day is tomorrow. Have to be there 6am. Had other surgeries before. Still nervous although I know I will be ok. Have lots of stuff to do today. Did u have to take milk of magnesium also?

Congratulations ! You will be fine .I didn't have to take MOM .let me know how it goes .praying for u.:-)