I'm TERRIFIED, but scheduled anyway, for June 21. Unfortunately, that's the earliest I can fit it into my schedule. The thought of having surgery absolutely terrifies me and so does the thought of having a device in my body. However, high blood pressure, diabetes and not seeing my kids and grand kids grow up is even more scary. So, I'll pray, trust and just do it. I'm looking forward to the support I will receive, and hopefully someday give, here on this forum.

I'm waiting for approval and scheduling so it is getting near for me as well. I'm with you, whenever I get nervous or questioning, I think about how I want to live the rest of my life, long and active!

There's nothing to be terrified about. Hands down best thing I have ever done! I took one last picture of my smiling mug as I walked out that door the morning of surgery and knew that WAS the last picture of the old me!

Congratulations and welcome to LapBandTalk! This is an awesome place for support. I only know two people in real life who are banded (I don't go to my surgeon's support groups, too far away for my taste), and this is where I come.

Join in the convos, ask questions, answer questions, read, look at profiles, look at before and after pics. There is a wealth of information and experiences here you can't find anywhere else, and it's free!