My date of surgery is this Monday at 9:30 AM EST... which means I have around 1 day, 9 hours and 35 minutes until showtime!

It really hasn't settled in yet that this is really happening because the experience is so new to me. I go through moments of feeling excited for the future but then get scared being 21 and never having surgery before.

My fears are pretty irrational (waking up during surgery, not waking up, waking up alone in deep pain) but still there, though definitely not enough to discourage my decision.

Any advice or helpful words would be very much appreciated

- Mark

Good luck doll!

read through different post on here there is a lot of useful stuff! Mine is may 7th at 630am so I'm no help for the after math other than be sure to have sugar free Popsicles and not to refrigerate your drinks at first

Keep calm and be blessed now is the time to think about how happy you will be in the future. No more this and that no more feeling sad think happy thought sing your favorite kid song when you where a kid! Think positive listen and watch things that will make u feel good about your self. Do yoga! :-) hope this helps!

@myshine is so right! I'm sure I will go thru the aaas exact emotions when my day comes but think about the freedom you will feel after its done!

I'm having surgery tomorrow too. I'm excited now and the nerves haven't kicked in yet. I'm sure I won't be able to sleep tonight and I'll be a mess tomorrow. I noticed your ticker said you've been on here for more than 50 days. That means you've done your research and considered all other possibilities. That means you are ready for this. Good luck on your journey!

Mark,

Those are all normal feelings. The lapband surgery has been around for years now and is minimally invasive. You will be just fine!

I've had five surgeries during my life and have had no complications with the anesthesia during any of them.

You're doing the right thing---it will be done and over with before you know it! Hang in there!

Your fears are perfectly normal. You will do just fine. My surgery is tomorrow as well, so today is a day of keeping busy getting things ready around the house so I can take it easy after that. You've worked hard to get to this point. You've got this!

My date of surgery is this Monday at 9:30 AM EST... which means I have around 1 day, 9 hours and 35 minutes until showtime!

It really hasn't settled in yet that this is really happening because the experience is so new to me. I go through moments of feeling excited for the future but then get scared being 21 and never having surgery before.

My fears are pretty irrational (waking up during surgery, not waking up, waking up alone in deep pain) but still there, though definitely not enough to discourage my decision.

Any advice or helpful words would be very much appreciated

- Mark

You'll do fine Mark. I was banded at the same hospital you are going to. I had Dr. Ren do my surgery....Dr. Fielding's wife. They are great at NYU...the post-op nurse never left my side and my pain and nausea were well controlled. I stayed overnight but that was because I have arthritis issues and needed help getting in/out of bed and walking around after surgery. At your age, you'll be back to normal before you know it.

There's a small group of us in and around the city and we have a separate thread on this forum. If you are interested, I'll invite you. There are no men in our group as of yet, but we're all different ages so I'm sure you can find we can be good buddies for you as you start the journey. Good luck,

Thank you all so much! It is 6 am right now... nervous they won't do it because I had gained extra weight from being postponed twice so I had that weight to lose plus I slipped up a tiny bit over the last 3 days My fear is that my liver hasn't shrunk enough. At this point, the idea of surgery I am unusually at peace with!

50 MINUTES until I have to be there... adrenaline and excitement and nerve butterflies flowing through every inch of my body!

Congratulations as the day is NOW. See you on the "other" side.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Thank you!!

In the waiting room now...

Keep calm everythangs gonna be fine :-)

Went in at 1:30 pm, was in recovery by 2:30. Am staying overnight (thankfully private room) as my oxygen levels kept dropping as low as in the 70 percentile and they're derinitely sure I have sleep apnea. Should be out by early morning!

Went in at 1:30 pm, was in recovery by 2:30. Am staying overnight (thankfully private room) as my oxygen levels kept dropping as low as in the 70 percentile and they're derinitely sure I have sleep apnea. Should be out by early morning!

great news Mark. Keep us posted.

Thank for keeping us posted im sure your doing great! :-)