I am being banded tomorrow and I am so scared. The doctor made everything sound so easy "You'll have surgery, be back to normal in 3-5 days and then after the 4 week post op diet, you will eat whatever your family does, only in much smaller portions'. From what I have read on here, the process is much more complicated.

I am so worried about waking up from surgery unable to drink any water and being in horrible pain. I have fibromyalgia and have no idea how that will be affected by the surgery. I am kind of second guessing my decision to do this (something I knew would happen) but have already paid for the surgery and done the entire pre-op process.

I just feel completely sick to my stomach and I know tonight is only going to get worse.

Thanks Jack that really helps all of us pre bandsters!

Oh don't be scared! If I can do this anyone can! It so worth it! I got banded on May 22, 2012, already lost 30 lbs! I am so happy I did this & you will be too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't lie. It is painful. However, it was completely worth it and I'd do it all over again!

As others have said, do not be afraid! The surgery is a wonderful thing. I woke up pretty much painless, besides from the gas which went away an hour or two after. I had little to no issues with pain what-so-ever and even after being back home, I have only used maybe 8 out of my prescribed 25 pain pills as a precaution the first four mornings. When you are getting ready for the surgery in the hospital, just lay back on the bed (if they provide you with one pre-op) and take deep, long breaths. Relax yourself, or ask if they have anything to calm your nerves. It will be all over within a few hours and you will be on your way to recovery!

ihavegone through 2 pints of lortab im a baby