All of a sudden I get this twist in my stomach that tells me I shouldn't do this (lapband). Even though I have made up my mind to go thru with it I just get fleeting thoughts about if I made the right decision, if I am going on the right path in life...etc. It took me a long time just to decide to go thru with it and I still have 3 visits to go before I can even get it authorized by my insurance. Anyone else have this happen to them and should I be concerned? Thanks:huh2:

That's nature to waiver. I did,too. However, it was the best decision I made regarding my health. I am 61 years old, soon to be 62 and with the weight lost I will add 20 more years to my life. I was banded April 14 and lost 41 pounds to date and had no problems. I wish you well.

I think that to some extend we all go through this beforehand. It is a HUGE life change. For what it is worth I just kept reminding myself that the knot in my stomach was fear and I would not allow myself to be denied this wonderful opportunity only for fear. I have not been sorry for one moment. I was banded on 6/26 and I have lost 40 lbs. I already feel such a change and I have no regret. Good luck to you- whatever you decide.

Let me tell you that I was laying in the hospital bed in the holding room just an hour before surgery and I so wanted to get the hell out of there. It was going thru my head that maybe I made the wrong decision as well. I have lot 37# and I can't describe how much better I feel already. I think most of us have these feelings! Good Luck.

I second what everyone else has said. Like Renee I was in the hospital with wanting to leave. I cried all the way into OR - seroiusly - like a baby. I'm down 40 pounds since April and without a doubt do not regret one moment.

Everyone else is right. I would be more surprised if someone said they did not waiver on this decision since it involves a lifestyle change. I waivered as well and it took me more than 2 years to make the decision. Since banding, I have never waivered. It was the best decision I have ever made.

thanks everyone-I have been kinda down lately and I haven't been doing my weight loss goal stuff (like walking on my break at lunch or going on the eliptical machine when I get home) I just gotta get up and moving...and keep telling myself that this is all for a good reason-to be healthier. :wink_smile:

I am right there with you. I know I am scared & just the other night very seriously thought about stopping the process. (Still waiting for insurance authoirzation) So I decided to go to the support group meeting in our area which is next week. Hope I don't chicken out before then, but no I am getting my big girl pants on and going to show everyone that I can do this for my health, my life and my family.

I hope it helps to know you're not alone with your fear! Hang in there and get er' done!