I am new to this board but feel like I'm in the right place! My banding is tomorrow at 8:30am! I am excited but nervous. Had to take a Xanax each day this week just to keep the bad thoughts away. My Dr required absolutely no pre-op diet. I was nervous about that, but found mention of others with similar situations on this forum. I've tried several shakes/protein powders just so I know what to expect. Like most, I've spent years gaining and losing the same 50 lbs. As my 50th Bday approached I decided to finally do something about it. After 4 months of a medically supervised program, Aetna rejected the procedure TWICE! Inexplicably, they reversed prior to a scheduled peer to peer review last November. My starting weight is 245 and I'd like to see 160 as a goal. Not sure if that's even realistic though! My nervousness revolves about post op life. My husband and I own a Liquor store/Deli and catering business. I'm surrounded by food all day-buying it, menu development, product testing. My concern is not wanting to share my surgical choice - it's just not how I'm wired. I've told only family and 2 friends and wish I hadn't told 1 or 2 of those! Sorry to ramble - just looking for some encouragement that I've made the right choice and that in 12 hours some of my anxiety will be resolved.

You are in the right place an Welcome. In less than 24hrs you will be on the banded side. Its not easy but so worth it.

As far as the eating i can kinda relate I make cookies to sell give away ect. I have found having sugar free candies help.

Let us know how you are doing when you are done.

Welcome! Good luck tomorrow!

Best of luck to you! Welcome to the group!!

Totally get this. Hopefully by the time you read this, you'll have come out of the surgery just fine. Courage!

Thanks all for the encouragement! All went great. Home in bed and in surprisingly little discomfort.

I have the "large" band, but no fill. Is this normal? Will I feel any restriction at all due to the band alone?

Congratulations! Welcome to the journey.