Hi my name is Jane. I am 52, have been overweight for as long as I can remember and I am being banded on Monday. I am having mixed emotions as the day gets nearer.:nervous Some days , hours or minutes I am so convinced that this is the best thing to do :clap2:and other times I wonder what am I setting myself up for.

Having said that my whole process of thinking about, researching and actually committing has been very fast. In all it has taken about 8 weeks since I first decided and went to an information night . From there I talked to my local doctor and then went for some blood tests etc before getting to see my surgeon. By the end of that first appointment I had a date booked and a month ago started on the Optifast. Over the month i have lost 8 kilos but today has been a no goer in I seemed to have told myself that it is okay to have the last meal etc.

I am not thinking banding is going to be a magic pill or cure having lurked in this and other message boards and reading other bandsters blogs I am well aware of what is ahead of me. I

I guess I am interested talking to others who are due to be banded soon as well as people who are older ( I have been looking at the over 50 thread) a

hi everyone, 2 days to go! my band surgery is oct 3. yes i am nervous also but am excited to start a new life. Would appreciate support from all of you! marcy

Hey Marcy all the support you could need is here on this forum from people who have gone through the same things you will encounter on the journy to a better ,fitter, more healthy life

Hi Marcy ,

All the best for tomorrow. You will be fine and like so many of us at the moment be enjoying liquids. Sorry I have become a bit liquified of late. They get worse.

All kidding aside it will be all okay and my thoughts are with you. Keep us posted how you are doing

Take care

Jane

Hi Sades

I think we all worry about not coming out of it, especially as my doctor had to keep telling me the dangers but as everyone says it is all fine. However not to make you feel alone I sat down on the morning of my surgergy and wrote a letter to my family that I hid in my bag in case something happened. Looking back it seems really funny now but at the time it was my major concern. I think the last thing I said before going under was make sure I wake up.

I don't think we get rid of those fears but it is all okay and so many lapbanding operstions are now being done . Keep us posted how you go and when your date is.

Take care

jane

Thanks Jane... now that sounds so like me, I laughed out loud. I'll know more about when it is happening after my appointment with the surgeon next so will keep you posted. :nervous :eek:

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

Good luck Marcy i wish you a speedy recovery

Mike

Rest for a few hours then try to walk a few steps. Bring a pillow to hold against your tummy on the ride home. Walk as much as possible to releive the bloat. one day at a time. This rings true for the duration of your banding. Welcome : )

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

Hey you don't need good luck all will go terrifically well. Look forward to hearing how you are doing . Take care

jane

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay. I am in graduate school again getting a second master's degree. I love it, and am hope for the same feelings about getting the lap band. Tired of being overweight, limited to what I can do, because of the weight, want to be in smaller clothing, and HEALTHY.

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

Marcy,

You won't be reading this until after your surgery, so I hope everything went smoothly with your surgery and you're not feeling too horrible. I can't wait for my big cross over day! Congratulations on becoming a Bandster!

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay. I am in graduate school again getting a second master's degree. I love it, and am hope for the same feelings about getting the lap band. Tired of being overweight, limited to what I can do, because of the weight, want to be in smaller clothing, and HEALTHY.

Hey, I heading to 50 in 2 years and i also am seeing so many 45+ getting banded - woohoo a new lease of life is coming

Bring it ON!!!!!!:whoo:

Hey Marcy now 9 am 3rd Oct here in the UK and i am thinking of you and hoping for for a speedy recovery for you.Good Luck and see you on the other side

Mike

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay.

That is one of the things I have found since turning 50 that for the first time I am putting myself first in a lot more things. Maybe it has something to do with the kids being older but I know 8-10 years ago I would never have gone through with this . Now I am so glad I did:Banane04:

Take care

jane

Can someone help me get to the areas to choose some of the pictures to display about being on my journey to the lapband, etc.

Can someone help me get to the areas to choose some of the pictures to display about being on my journey to the lapband, etc.

Not quite sure where you want to put your pictures but try quick links and select edit signature .

Hope helps

Jane