I was banded on Nov.9th and have already decided to have it removed. I was not prepared for the onslaught of anxiety and emotion. Thank God the band is easy to take out.

I have not had my band put in yet but I am well aquainted with panic and anxiety. Xanax is now my best friend (very very low dose does the trick for me). I find that when I have anxiety, I get in the tub and lay back to where all of my face is covered except the parts required to breathe. I lay there and float. Something about the pressure of the Water is supposed to be soothing. It is enough for me so that when I get out of the tub I have to have a nap. Walking off the anxiety works too in a quiet part of town. Perhaps the trick is to overcome the anxiety and not focus on the band so much.

Like I said, I do not have my band yet so my time is coming but that is a tip or two for dealing with the stress you are feeling.

Hi am Taina am due fr my band on April 13 have you got yours yet. How are things now

hI am Taina was raeding you post about the tip you gave to yaz lol. Hey am due to get my band in April 13,2009 how are you makeing out now have you gotten yours placed yet?