My band date is 4/3/2014 and I am super excited, even a little nervous. I can barely sleep at night. I am supposed to. Officially start my two week pre op diet on March 20, but I've been following it for a little over a week now. Today I actually had the worse sugar craving ever... I gave in too. Anyone else have these moments?

Omg! Going under is the scariest part for me too! I was last under in the 80s andbhad a bad reaction where an overnight stay turned into a week long stay. I staryed my pre op diet today. Actually its a few days earlier than I was told but I figure it will give me some extra time to adjust.

Hi! I am being banded April 7. I officially have to start my diet on the 24 but I am starting it early as well.

I'm going in on the 7th April as well and I have to say I'm nervous !!

Welcome to the group. I am nervous as well, but then I think of where I would be a year from now if I don't go through with it and I relax a bit. I do get a little more nervous as each day passes I am down to 8 days until my surgery.

I will be banned on Apr 4. My pre-op diet is 4 Protein Meal Replacement shakes a day for three weeks! One week has passed and I have stuck to it for the most part. I am getting nervous about surgery. Not because of health issue but because of the lifestyle change. I know its the right choice for me there is just no turning back.

6 days til my band date....I am nervous. I woke up last night in the middle of a panic attack. Had a dream I couldn't breathe... I've been under before, twice I think it's because I am no longer young I am feeling a sense of mortality now...

:-(

Sorry prettyandbrwn, I can understand. I was doing the same thing for a while. I think about my 5 year old son a lot and the impact on him if something goes wrong in surgery. I always feel really bad when I have to yell at him for misbehaving and not what I want him to remember. I am so emotional and tired right now from this pre op diet and I am down 10.5 pounds which encourages me to keep going. I have 4 days left and I know this has a chance to really improve my health, the way I view myself and give me more energy to be a better mom for my son.

Red... Man it's good to know that I am not alone. It's crazy, I was going to go to the er yesterday. I think I may see my PCM as for a physical. Lol

Just called and got my time for my surgery on Tuesday. Have to be there at 6:30am and surgery is at 8am. I am asking a friend to drive me to the hospital, so my husband can get our son off to school. I hope he makes it before they take me back. Made me a little nervous to know the time.

Just called and got my time for my surgery on Tuesday. Have to be there at 6:30am and surgery is at 8am. I am asking a friend to drive me to the hospital, so my husband can get our son off to school. I hope he makes it before they take me back. Made me a little nervous to know the time.

I am so excited for you! Best wishes you'll do fine!

Hey ladies I am feeling too. Today is my first time doing the pre op and I am feeling really weak and emotional. I am starting to think more about life and I have even been really nervous and scared about this procedure. I have thoughts racing through my head as to what would happen if something went wrong. I met with my therapist and he shared with me that these are very normal feelings and that I need to be practicing mindful meditation to focus on my goal. He stated that I need to continue to focus on why I'm doing this and believe that it is the right decision. Trust me, you're not alone. Feels good to be in this with you all.

Hello April Banders!!

I was banded monday. All seems to be going well. I was kept overnight. I did have some gas pain but I did what everyone has said to do and tha is WALK. has helped soo much. Most of my pain is at the port location. The dr assures me its normal and will go away. Other than that I do feel pretty good. Good luck to all of you!

Hello April Banders!! I was banded monday. All seems to be going well. I was kept overnight. I did have some gas pain but I did what everyone has said to do and tha is WALK. has helped soo much. Most of my pain is at the port location. The dr assures me its normal and will go away. Other than that I do feel pretty good. Good luck to all of you!

Good to hear that you're doing well. I don't even know where my port is located.

Hello April Banders!! I was banded monday. All seems to be going well. I was kept overnight. I did have some gas pain but I did what everyone has said to do and tha is WALK. has helped soo much. Most of my pain is at the port location. The dr assures me its normal and will go away. Other than that I do feel pretty good. Good luck to all of you!

I was banded on Monday too !! Struggling to eat really the hunger is just not there now ? I have massive pain in my left shoulder so went on a good walk also today , how are your wounds ? I am so bruised !! I look like a car rolled over me lol xx

Yes! The worst bruise is where the port is. I dont find myself to be that hungry either and have only managed 16oz ofba protein shake all day so far. And have been walking as well. My stomach actually is making some growling sounds so I am going to attempt some soup! Lol. You can message me anytime to chat. Speedy recovery.

Yes! The worst bruise is where the port is. I dont find myself to be that hungry either and have only managed 16oz ofba protein shake all day so far. And have been walking as well. My stomach actually is making some growling sounds so I am going to attempt some soup! Lol. You can message me anytime to chat. Speedy recovery.

thanks, I'm in the uk so not many forums here cos it's not that common of an op,here , I .just had soup,also,, I know this sounds wierd but I have been feeling really bloated and like I have stuffed myself so I thought hmmm .. Then realised I hadn't been for a number 2 (if you get my drift lol)!for 6 days !! So without all the gory details I have been ... And I feel,so much better !! Amazing the difference I felt , I was on a bit of a downer today thinking what have I dome ?? I can't feel like this for ever !! And all it took,was a clear out lol !! Sorry to be gross xxx