Hi, I'm new to the band community. This is my second time being approved for the surgery. The first time was in the middle of my divorce and my insurance was up right before surgery and I couldn't afford it on my own. My weight wasn't an issue before, but after five failed pregnancies and a divorce I've gained to the point its causing medical issues. I'm extremely nervous, at 24 I still have a hard time grasping that I'd need this surgery. Any tips on how to prep mentally and physically before surgery?

I'm one week pre op now so don't have a ton of advise but this is also my second time getting this close to doing the band. Last time I jumped through all the hoops & then backed out right before surgery! Going through with it this time though. Good luck. I hope you do well

the only tips i have is:

stay positive

and follow what your doctor says to do in the pre and post ops

Just remember its about YOU and your health. YOU come first! Do it for YOU! It's the best decision I ever made in trying to control my weight and making myself healthier. I've always YO-YO on diets and gained it all back. Whatever type of surgery you pick, if you work at losing weight and eating better and proper foods, You will lose weight.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Thank you all! A big concern that I have as of right now is the possibility of losing too much weight after surgery. I'm 5'4 and weigh 245, even before the weight problems I was always very curvy. I guess my concern with that is looking unnatural. Are there any tips to not have extra skin and whatnot after losing weight?