I dont know why but the closer surgery gets for me I want to call and say no way not coming. I'm probably reading way to much about all the bad. Does anyone have any advise to get me out of this funk?

I will send you my url lol

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

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

That's my url just click on it lol

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!

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!!!

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

I found you!

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.

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

@@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.

Thanks girl (: that helped!

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

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

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!

Ty (: I'm currently on my liquid diet. Call me crazy but I like the broth (: lol