Hi Y'all!

I first logged in during the spring when I was considering LapBand surgery. However, when my insurance carrier would approve only Gastric Bypass, I quit the site. Wonder of wonders, the insurance company has now approved LapBand for me and I am scheduled for surgery on July 18th! Since I live 50 miles away from the Dr. and Hospital, I will to have to stay overnight. I am looking forward to having the surgery and moving on with, what I hope, will be a better life both medically and aesthetically, but to be honest, I am a little frightened. I hope I am not getting into anything that I could regret later. In other words, I need some positive reinforcement right now. Anybody????

TenGal:help:

Hi,

I am having my band done on the 11th and am also a little scared/nervous/excited. This is a life changing decision that will have a very positive change on your life, don't lose sight of that. Think of July 18th as the first day of the rest of your life. You should go to the july bandster support group there are a bunch of fantastic people there who can offer all types of emotional/spiritual support.

michele

Hi TenGal. Getting banded was the best thing I have ever done. I am considered an average loser at 2 lbs per week. I am down 56 lbs since June 6th of last year. I have another 46 to go. I love having restriction and never being hungry. I think you will enjoy eating less and feeling full longer. Good luck.