Ok, so it's now less than a month until I am banded. I am really excited that I am finally having this done. I had been wanting this done for about 4 or 5 years now, but never had it done because I saw no use in it being with my ex-hubby. Now I have a wonderful hubsand and wonderful children and I'm ready to get my life back on track.

Only thing is, I'm really nervous about this surgery. I have had several surgeries in my life and I can only remember 1 time I was this nervous and I was only about 15 or 16 at the time. So, if there is anyone out there that can help me settle these butterflies in my stomach about blood clots and all the other stuff the doctors have to warn you about before you have the surgery, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks:scared2:

My nerves are on high too. My surgery is a week from Monday. I had surgery when I was 2 yrs old to repair closed tear ducts & a lazy eye, but I don't recall anything. As an adult, this is the first operation I've ever had under anesthia. The biggest fear I have is not waking up, or something going wrong during surgery. The anxiety is driving me crazy. How did everyone cope with pre-op strategies to get you through surgery?

yeah, my main worry also is not waking up once I go under. I have 4 kids and a hubsand that I love and adore. Now that my personal life is finally moving foward, I don't want to leave it all behind. ERRRR...someone help me with this. Calm me down, plz.

You just have to keep reminding yourself you have chosen the safest WLS around. The rate of mortality is super low, way better than with bypass. And look to the future and all the positive changes you are going to experiance. I try to keep it positive or I would totally talk myself out of it. Gonna be banded 8/8/08:thumbup: