Hi All! I've reading over the posts for the past week or so, but have never posted. I have decided to get the Lab Band. I am attending the seminar on Wednesday night and making my surgeon appointment then too. I am SO excited but SO scared! I really want to do this, I really NEED to do this, then why am I so darn nervous? I've never had surgery (except for a C-Section) and I was never under anesthesia, and that's what is making me nervous. Any suggestions on getting over this feeling?

tracy,,,the anesthesia was the thing that almost made me forget the whole thing,,,,i was so freaked out by it,,,,but let me tell you,,,i never knew a thing,,,i told my surgeon how upset i was about the anesthesia and he took me to the anesthesiologist and i talked with him for a while and felt a little better,,,then i went for the surgery and im telling you it was like nothing,,,no problem,,,i understand your fear,,honestly, it was nothing,,,

Tracy,

I am also new and have a seminar scheduled for Wednesday! You wouldn't happen to be inTX, would you?

I am scared and nervous just like you but I know it is something I need to do.

Maybe we can buddy up and keep each other posted and encourage each other! I'll wait till Wed to make a final decision but I pretty much know that I will be getting the surgery.:smile2:

Thanks for the encouragement..I need it & so much more :smile2:!

Alexis, I'm in New Jersey but would LOVE to buddy up with you through this process. I know we CAN do it! I know once ot's over I'll be fine & i definitely know it will be be worth it...it's the waiting & anticipaion that stinks. Good luck!!:biggrin2:

Tracy,

Awesome, my new lap band buddy!! Good luck to you too! So, how did you make the decision to get banded?

Alexis,

The main reason is that the older I get, the more weight I'm gaining. I've done WW, Jenny Craig and EVERY diet and diet pill on the market. I'm ready to make a life long change & start feeling better mentally & physically. I need some self-esteem! We'll do this together!! :scared2:

Going under is what has me concerned too. Has anyone heard of them doing this with a spinal block or twilight sedation? I guess they want you to be totally out in case they need to go from laproscopic to full open surgery?

I've done the seminar and my consultation is March 12th. I wish everyone luck with their journey!

Good luck to you too Disney!!

It's very important that you speak with your anesthesiologist before the surgery and express all your concerns and fears. I have awful nausea after general anesthesia and told that to the MD before I went "under." When the usual medications for nausea didn't work for me, there was another medication ordered in case I needed it. Bottom line: be honest and ask as many questions as you need to.

Good luck!

Tracy

I live in texas and have been trying to get up the nerve and call to make my appt for orientation. I am so scared. I am not as afraid of the surgery and failing to lose the weight. Do you worry about that to?

Malinda

Oh honney, let me tell you, I was banded Friday Feb 1, in Mexico. On Sunday Morning Igot on a plane and wallked "miles and miles" through an airport then another plane, then more miles through an airport then drove 3 hours to home where I had to go to work to put a payroll out that day. After a C-section this will be a cake walk. Not bad at all. Just walk off the gas (the worst part) and the rest is gravey. I think alot of the fear comes from giving up out biggest comfort, (food), I did not realize how i depended on food to comfort me. I am now learning to love this little band of mine and I havent even had my first fill yet. Good luck

Bonnie

Momof321,

I am not that afraid of losing weight as much as the surgery itself. I know when I put my mind to it, I will be able to do it. I want it that bad!! I know it's a long journey though and will not be easy, but I'm ready to try!

Thanks Beanqueen!! You're an inspiration!

Well I made the call. I go to seminar on the 29th of feb. Thanks for the help. I feel better now that I took that first step.

That's the 1st step...you did AWESOME!! It's only up from here!! Good luck!

I believe that this is not to even be compared to a c section which is so much more invasive. I can understand that you are nervous but you'll do fine; the surgery was a cinch.

I was very fortunate as I had no gas whatsoever. I heard that's the main thing that will cause you discomfort...or maybe you'll be like me and have none :mad:.

This is one of the best decisions I've ever made and I love my band even though right now my restriction is minimal!

Regards,

Alfie:rolleyes2:

ps first fill due on March 7