Hello all. I am new to this site, so I hope I am doing this right. I am getting "banded" on November 20th, Tuesday. I know I am doing the right thing, but I am a nervous wreck. Any words of wisdom? Anyone getting this done on the same date?

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I scheduled mine today for 12/28--I KNOW that nervous wreck!

Mary

Welcome to both of you! Hope you love your band as much as i do . Just follow you docs orders and you will do fine. Surf this site for info. Donna

I am having my surgery Nov 28th....I too am a nervous wreck even though i know its the right thing and time for me to do something positive....my son's ring night was in April 07..ugh that pic....i dont plan to look like that for graduation in May 08...or at least not as bad!!! thats motivation!!!!

Hi Tanya,

I also have my banding scheduled for Nov 20th. I am just a little nervous but I think more excited than anything.

Hello all! Thanks for your responses. I have such mixed emotions...scared, but ready to get it done and move on to a new life!!! We will have to keep each other updated! I have the cupboards loaded with high protein drinks, etc. I am going to spend this weekend cleaning, etc and be ready to go!!! Think positive...that is what I keep telling myself!

Good luck to you!

I am new to this site...My surgery is scheduled for 11/20...and I am getting very nervous...have lost 7 lbs. on the pre-surgery liquid diet...also hope I am making the right choice...I also appreciate any words of wisdom...having my surgery at Temple Hospital in Phila.:nervous

HI all

I am scheduled for 11/21 and am also getting very nervous. I can use any words of wisdom at this point, I have been on my pre-op liquid diet for 19 days now. I have lost 22 pounds on the liqud diet and lost 36 pounds during the 6 month prep and waiting, Having done the day before Thanksgiving is bothering me. The thing that makes me most nervous is going under anestisa and having a tube in my throat...yuch

Guys you are not alone with these thoughts. I was so anxious prior to my surgery that I couldn't stop eating... lucky my dr didn't need me to do a pre-op diet. It's now over 2 weeks since my banding and I feel great.

You will all do great! I was so nervous too right before. It is the best thing you can do for yourself. Overeating is an addiction and the band allows you to get control of your compulsion and live your life again. You won't regret it!!!! You will be sore for a couple of days, but the pay off is completely worth it. Congrats and good luck to everyone.:clap2:

sades you are so lucky...can i ask why no pre op diet... i'm on day 5...better now but ugh i'm hungry sometimes.....i feel better now that all the sugar is out of my body...that helps...i was a 6pack of coke a day girl...anyway...gl to all...:faint:

sades you are so lucky...can i ask why no pre op diet... i'm on day 5...better now but ugh i'm hungry sometimes.....i feel better now that all the sugar is out of my body...that helps...i was a 6pack of coke a day girl...anyway...gl to all...:faint:

I was told by the dietician to cut down about a week before the op which I kind of did but that's it. Maybe the blood test showed a healthy liver... never did ask. Just glad I didn't have to do the Optifast prior... my willpower at that time was not the best. Good luck with it, it will definitely be worth it in the end.

As to the tube down the throat, I've been intubated for two different surgeries, and both times it was put in and removed while I was out, so I have absolutely no memory of it. So, I think you can not worry about that, at least.

I am new to this site also, and I am going for my surgery tomorrow, Nov 19th. I cant wait for it to be a week from now!! I am not really nervous about being banding, more just about having surgery, and being put under. I have had anesthesia once before when I had my endoscopy, but I have never had surgery. Yesterday and today I have been on a "clear liquids only" diet, and I am doing ok with not eating, but I am feeling kinda crappy because of lack of calorie & protein intake I think. All-well, I'll feel better next week, and years from now, it will really be worth it! Good luck to everyone else who is being banded around Thanksgiving! I am shipping my fiancé over to my parents house so I don't have to smell anything cooking in my house.

Hey all, I'll be banded on 20th too. I am on no pre-op diet but i've been down the low-cal highway before, so I'm not worried about cutting down my intake. I'm just abit worried about how long my body will take to adjust to the new low, low,low cal lifestyle because I have exams in the next two weeks. I'm looking forward to interacting with you guys.

A few words of wisdom for all of you who are getting this surgery done this month drink drink drink your water and liquids you lose alot!!!!!! of fluids during this surgery you will feel like you are dying if you get dehydrated believe me i did and i thought something was really wrong drink more than you even think or feel you need trust me everything else will be just great follow docs orders and the rest fall into place!