I am freaking out... I dont know how to feel. I am happy because I know I am going to be in a better place but scared that I am not going to be able to do it. I know I have to, I dont know maybe its nerves.. I know I am going to do great!!

any encouraging words would help...

Angie.

Angie, You can do this. I was banded April 26th, and I'm not gonna lie, it has been a little rough, but It's the best thing I have done, besides my husband and my kids. I see a difference already in the amount of food that it takes to fill me up. I was very lucky, I wasn't nervous or scared. It is going to be amazing. You will be so happy you did this.

Angie The best encouragment i can give you is to think are you happy with the weight you are now? Have you tried mutliple times to shed the pounds only to gain them and more back can you see yourself in 10 years as you contiune to put on weight? I Know i cant stand the thought for myself and this is my way to cure that. Obesity is an illness same as other illnesses. Now if they told you that you had appencitis would you say hmm no i dont want the surgery. Of course not. Thats what this is for me (and almost everyone else on here). I know that if i dont do something for my weight I am going to die. Not tomorrow not next week but way sooner then i should. I also know this weight is causing me not only emotional pain but physical pain. My knees scream at me when i walk up stairs. My back hurts almost all the time. I dont want to miss out on life cause of my weight. I wish i could have had this done 10 years ago. Now smile and prepare cause we are on a journey a journey to better US! and your right along with us for the ride So buckle up and lets all enjoy the scerney. Cause this is just the first step and its going to get better from here.

I agree with what Deb wrote and also wanted to send some thoughts from an earlier post:

 

Most days, there are moments when I continue to doubt whether the band is the right treatment for my obesity. However, I no longer agonize about my decision and am completely ready to go. I have researched WLS extensively and have determined the band is the best choice for me right now. There may be something better in the future, but I do not want to wait any longer. Additionally, my surgeon thinks the band will work for me, and I do trust him completely. (I picked him based on his educational background and experience.)

 

I wish I had a crystal ball, but since I don't, I am making the best decision I can, given the facts with which I have been provided. Though I'd like a guarantee that this will be an effective obesity treatment for me, I'm realistic and understand fully that guarantees do not exist in WLS. However, I am hopeful that I will someday have a weight management success story that will offer hope to other obese individuals.

 

But if it turns out the band does not work well for me, my life will hopefully go on, and after I analyze the situation completely, I will then move on as well. I have made many weight management mistakes in the past, but I have gained knowledge from each experience and will persevere.

 

Best wishes!

deb, and elizabethanne both have very good encouraging word and i agree with them both. we have all had the same feers and questions, the answers have to come from within. I had my surgury on the 12 and i am allready down 10 lbs with a extra 20 from the preop diet total 30 lbs. Glad i did the banding. Good luck

I have only been banded for about 2 weeks but my only regret is not doing this 2 years ago when i went to the first information session. The good news is the doctor that did the surgery seems much better than the first doctor (I felt like they were a WLS mill).

I understand the nerveousness as i was in the days leading up but the day of the surgery I was very calm and ready to go.

I had a great experience with the surgery and my recovery has been amazing even with me not following all of the directions.

Thank you all for your encouraging words. I am ready.. i think yesterday i was just hungry and going crazy. I am better. I am on clear liquids all day today. (You think my freakout would be today), =)

but Im fine and ready to get the band. Im awiting my phone call for the time of surgery... Yaaaeeee Ive been waiting long time for this.

BrING IT ON!!!

I will let you know how I do.

Angie

You can do this because you are amazing! Keep looking forward and grab onto the life you have always wanted. Good luck tomorrow. Keep us posted.

~~Be gentle with yourself~~