I'm on the all liquid diet. I'm on antibiotics (I have a history of staph infection with surgeries) I am very anxious about this. I am second guessing myself. I HAVE to lose weight. I weigh 240 and am 5'7". I played college ball and at my most fit I was 160# and skinny. So I would like to lose 80#. I am a very motivated person but after 3 preg. back to back I have put on wt :blushing:

I've been reading and doing alot of research. Anyone else have horrible last minute jitters??? How do I mentally get through this?? My sis and mom both have a band so I'm very familiar with everything....just SCARED!!!!!!:ohmy:

Just think about all of us out here just waiting for a date to have this done. You are very lucky to get started so be happy you are getting this over with and started your journey to a new healthy person. How did your Mom and sister do? Just say a prayer and everything will be fine. Good Luck!

Cheryl:thumbup:

I think that is part of my anxiety. My mom and a band done 16yr ago. It's not adjustable. She lost about 130# and has gained 50# back. She has very bad eating habits. My sis has lost about 50# in over a year. She only has about 20# more to lose.

I am paying cash and this is a BIG sacrifice for my husband and I. I just hope I am not making the wrong decision. And what if I hate it and what if I have infection and what if something bad happens....etc!!! I just can't keep saying the what if!!!! grrrrrr

I just want to be on the other side and skinny and healthy!!!

I'm a self pay and it was the same for me. Lots of pre-op jitters. From reading the message boards here it sounds very common.

Yep, instead of driving a new car or new cabinets and granite in my kitchen .... I decided on the new body and a new healthier me instead. I'm 3-1/2 weeks post op and am VERY happy with my decision.

There's risks just getting up and walking out your front door in the morning. With this journey, you get a DOCTOR to help you, so take comfort in that!!

Congratulations and good luck on your future success!

I am going in on the 24th also! I just found this board. I am 5'4" and have to lose 140lbs. Yes that is right. I am scared/excited also, and STARVING. I am such a big baby. I read that someone felt filled up with chicken broth, so far, I haven't felt that. I will be keeping my "sister bander" in mind on Thursday.

My date is also the 24th! I too am doing the pre-op diet and am soooo hungry. I'm trying to keep my eye on the prize, but it's difficult, especially with the pre-op jitters. This is all happening so fast for me. I'm a self-pay and hope I am making the right decision. Good luck to you.

I'm getting banded July 24 too! I'm also a self-pay...and am nervous, excited, all kinds of things are running through my mind. Best of luck to you all!

July 24 is my date also, and I am self-pay. I refuse to shell out that sort of money and fail at this! I started trying to lose weight the day I got my surgery date, and have lost 25 pounds. Now I am really motivated. For the first time today, someone asked me if I had lost weight. Friends keep asking me if I am nervous - strange I guess, but I am not. I have just about 100 pounds to lose now. Good luck to all of us on July 24!