Getting scared as it gets closer!

[susancae 36]

My full name is Susan Baker I'm from wabash Indiana!

[susancae 36]

I will send you my url lol

[flmommyof2 79]

There is ALOT of Susan Bakers in this Indiana lol. Try looking for me. This is my profile pic.

[susancae 36]

https://m.facebook.com/susancae?ref=bookmark

[susancae 36]

That's my url just click on it lol

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, pre-op can be hard -- the interminable waiting, the dieting, ugh. Just know you are choosing yourself and your healthy future and that is the most exciting thing in the world. It is all happening -- don't despair. Get excited because it's very exciting!

[susancae 36]

Thanks!!!! I'm excited about it for sure. Ik its going to change my lifestyle. Im beyond ready to take this step and finally be happy with myself. Im only thinking positive from here on out! No more negativity!!!

[susancae 36]

There is ALOT of Susan Bakers in this Indiana lol. Try looking for me. This is my profile pic.

I found you!

[meggs353 118]

I felt much more reassured with the surgical resident explained to me that serious complications like band slippage and erosion happen in 1-3% of patients. Reading these boards it can feel more like 30-50% of people have this. So I feel good that 97% of people find long term success with the band AND I have some control of the outcome by: eating slowing, chewing thouroughly, following up with my dr once each month for the first year and then 1-2 times per year after that (forever), and making sure I'm not too tight for any length of time, and seeing a dr right away if I've been vomiting. I commit to do those things and I bet that puts me closer to 99% chance of success.

[susancae 36]

I agree. I think as long as I follow dr orders I'll be fine

[Keeper 218]

@@susancae, I had to stop reading the bad stuff. It was really starting to mess with my head. And I have enough fears without adding to it! I got banded Monday and had a bit of a freak out moment yesterday - the omg what have I done moment. But everyone here has been super encouraging. I had my little cry yesterday, slept better than I have all week, and woke up feeling great today. Just remind yourself of why YOU are doing this. I know that is a pat answer, but an honest one. This is all about freedom and the choice to do something for ourselves. You CAN do this. You are strong enough and empowered enough to do this.

[susancae 36]

Thanks girl (: that helped!

[MarieMarie 346]

I haven't seen many bad posts. Sure enjoying the good ones. This journey is about good health. I have many skinny friends that don't eat right or exercise. My good friend 57 died last month and was very skinny. Enjoy the journey to better health with the band, change of eating and more exercise. I was scared to death the two minutes before I was put to sleep. I was ready to scream STOP. Now 30 lbs lighter and feeling great I am very happy

[susancae 36]

Yah I'm scared but ik it's worth it!

[funky_monkey800 245]

I also had to quit reading all of the negative! After much research i chose the lap band because of the low complication rate...everyone on this forum that i have talked to is so amazing...we all go through "funk" phases! Thats why we are all here...to help eachother through these times! Dont be scared! It is a new chapter in your life!