Hi there everyone -

I have been on here several times now as a silent observer rather than particapent. I honestly have been trying to absorbe the fact that my surgery is creeping up .... and now, here it is only 2 days away, and my anxiety is beyond words.

I have been bouncing back and forth from having the bypass to the lapband for over 4 years now. I never commited until this year. In the last year and a half, I have gained over 50 pounds to my already hefty 260 pounds. This was honestly the last straw.

To add more fule to this fire, I was born with Bi - lateral hip dyspasia. Having to have 10 surgeries on my hips from the age 3 - 13. Putting on weight was what I thought to be because of my lack of mobility. Yes, this has been a thorn in my side for nearly my whole life.

Now I face the surgery....

This is to help me become more moble, more active with my kids... Just the idea gives me strength to follow through!

Yet, the what if's plague me still....

My doctor is from Smart Dimensions in Fountain Valley, California. The Doctors I am using are Dr. LaPort and Dr. Francis. I have heard only good things about this group. Yet, have not seen any on here that has used them.

I guess with this long winded greeting of hello is to thank you all for helping me get through many days of pure relentless anxiety. To help me move forward for this much needed proceedure. So many of you, after reading your trials and sucesses have had a silent cheering section <me>

I hope in the days, weeks, months, years, to come, I can be as much help to someone as you all have been for me.

Thank you all so very much!

Many Blessings your way -

Autumn

Autumn, thanks for the share. I am really happy for you. Just take a deep breath and enjoy the process. Before you know it you'll be in bandland like me. Congrats!

Hi there, Autumn, and welcome to LBT! Wow, only two more days until your surgery, you are very close girl! It sounds like you have been through a lot. I am confident that you will find you are very happy with your decision to get the band. I know it has changed my life. As far as mobility, losing weight will definitely help with that, it sure has with me!! Please, after your surgery, remember to check in and let us know how you are doing.

Congrats Autumn,

I was banded 3/20/07, one week ago today, and I was a nervous wreck. I got a lot of support from the people here. If you ever have any questions, someone on here will have the answer.

Thank you all so much for your replies and support. It does help. I just had a bit of a crying break down when my husband walked through the door from work. He has been very suportive.

My surgery is at an ungodly hour of the morning. Have to be at the hospital at 5am sharp for check in. I guess it could be a good thing honestly. Get it over and done rather than worry half of the day.... lol

There are silly things going through my mind ... Like, will I ever get to sleep on my tummy again, or <clearing throat> will sex be impossible with the portal right at the surface of the tummy.... (OMG did i just say that?)

So I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Adding my milk of megnesia at 12:00pm.

Not looking forward to the MOM... Last time I took this, the bathroom became my bestfriend. Worry of dehydration.

Has this been a problem with any of you? Will the doctor take a blood sample before the surgery?

Things indeed to ponder......