Although I have prepared for the surgery: watched the films, went to meetings, had all my test completed, etc. I am still a little scared. I guess going under the knife is just scary. And when I read of some of the complications in the forums, it just makes me wonder if I am making the right decision.

Does anyone have a photo of the scars? Is the entrance to the band to have a refill visible?

Just need a little pep talk and encouragement. :nervous

Hi- just to let you know, I have been out going on 2 years with absolutely no complications. Just kind of a slower paced loss- the band should have gone around my head! But I am working through the emotional stuff that is the basis for my overeating and the band is definitely doing its job!

Hi.Be worried, it's natural.

However, I'm only two months out and I don't get a fill until Monday, I'm doing very well.

I don't have pictures of my scars, but there are 5 all together. Four tiny ones, like 1cm each or less, that are like a diamond pattern. One sits under my bra right in the middle its match is just above my belly button. The other two are across from each other half way down. The port scare IS the biggest, that would be the 5th, it's about an inch long, on the left next to one of the small ones.

A picture is worth one thousand words.

You'll find other people's pictures. Don't worry about your scars. A smaller tummy with a few scars is better than a big tummy without any.

OH Juli

Good luck with your surgery and we'll see you on the otherside.

Keep in mind that the people who get banded and are doing fine don't tend to post here...but the ones who are experiencing complications or problems are posting. So what you see here is a skewed picture of the experience.

There is s a 'sticky' at the top of the General Lapband Discussion forum called something like "Share your Scar Stages" and it's full of pictures.

We were all nervous before surgery...and for a few days after when we were dealing with the pain. But we're all here to talk about it and happily getting on with the business of losing weight! :Banane43:

Finally, the date is scheduled for June 4th. I guess my "last supper" will be Memorial Day weekend, (lol). I have made significant changes in my diet and I have a gym membership. My family is not that supportive. :cry

Dr. Mitchell Roslin will be performing the surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, in NYC. http://www.nycbariatrics.com/.

They have been very supportive and so, and so have you all... my new supportive family.

I will keep you all posted on my progress. With a TICKER and all!:clap2: