I am being banded on Tuesday 12/30 and I am now in a panic. I am doubting my decision to have the suregery. I have had such an easy time with the pre-op diet, I am thinking why not just do this? I know the answer. I will not continue to do it without help from the band. It seems like such a major change. Please tell me it is going to be worth it. :hurray:

Have you had surgery before? They will give you something to relax and you won't care about a thing! You will be waking up before you know it :tongue_smilie: I will be banded the day after you. I will keep you in my prayers!

~Stephanka917

Have you had surgery before? They will give you something to relax and you won't care about a thing! You will be waking up before you know it :tongue_smilie: I will be banded the day after you. I will keep you in my prayers!

~Stephanka917

Thank you so much! I will too!! I think one part I'm scared about is I didn't do so well on my pre-op diet and I'm afraid they'll get in there and not be able to do it. I binged a little over the holiday but I'm young so hopefully what I did do will be okay.

I'm up for surgery tomorrow...scared to death. I think I'm more scared about something happening during surgery than I am scared about the band itself...I hope this too shall pass..Good luck!!!

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow you will be fine. I think we all are getting the pre op jitters. Please come back and tell us how you feel after the op :tongue_smilie:

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow you will be fine. I think we all are getting the pre op jitters. Please come back and tell us how you feel after the op :tongue_smilie:

Thanks..you do the same.What time are you having surgery?

I think i am having surgery between 12 and 1 pm on the 9th i have to ring to confirm time

I wish i was first for the day but i think i am fourth.

Have you taken any before pics my daughter just took 7 for me. 3 with just my bra and nickers on and 4 dressed. I have front, back and side views. Can't wait until I can see a difference after the surgery. I am going to take photo's monthly. I also took my measurements.

Take Care

Edited December 29, 200817 yr by dimpleshay05

all of you that are in a panic, your fears are a waste of energy. the operation to me was no more painful than a trip to the dentist. and afterwards you get the rewards for your efforts. you will not be sorry. i don't know anyone who is.

This Wed. 10:30 am is my time for the start of the new me and today I, for the first time, have really been panic stricken almost thought I was going to have a panic attack. I am doing much better now and so glad I read these messages I just need to stay calm and it will be over so soon. Bless us all and goodluck. I also just had my daughter take pics of me in my undies at least it is one way to get back at her for her teenage ways lol.

Hi everyone,

This is my first post, I just joined tonight.

I start my pre op diet on Jan 2 and my surgery is Jan 16th. On Friday night I had this mini "panic" come over me. That this is getting real and am I doing the right thing. The same feelings as you. I guess I am scared of the problems that "could" happen, mostly. I do have a feeling that our feelings are common though and we will be glad we did this after the fact.

When I was banded the surgery went fine and so will yours. I was more scared of not coming out of the surgery, then having it! I thought about the surgery for 6 months before I started the paper work and it was 10 months before I got through all the dr.'s. and had the surgery. I am not sorry I did it and neither will you. Best of luck to all that are still waiting, Barb

Thanks Fovorite

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I hope it will not be painful. I will take your word that it is not. My biggest thing is that i have not been for any sort of op before. I have only been to hospital to have my kids

Hi, I am new here also. I am scheduled to be banded on January 6th, 2009 and I am SO having second thoughts. Maybe because I am starving because I am having a hard time with the Pre op diet. Maybe because the thought of never having a coke again depresses me :Banane20: Or maybe because I am just scared of the surgery in general. That is why I have come here, looking for support and encouragement that this is the right thing to do, no matter how hard. I have spoken with many people who have had this done and not one of them has told me it wasn't worth it. Difficult at times, but definitely worth it. So I am holding out for the end result. Hang in there and Good luck to you!

When I was banded the surgery went fine and so will yours. I was more scared of not coming out of the surgery, then having it! I thought about the surgery for 6 months before I started the paper work and it was 10 months before I got through all the dr.'s. and had the surgery. I am not sorry I did it and neither will you. Best of luck to all that are still waiting, Barb

Well, i'm having panic attacks! Did they give you something to calm you down before the surgery? I'm going to leave for hospital at 12:00. I'll try to call you before then. Theresa :Banane20:

I was banded on 12/01 and I did'nt have any second thoughts until the night after surgery. I awoke with the thought WTHDID, I felt closterphibic and was in a panic. I hit the moriphine button and it passed quickly. So far living with the band is awesome, I'm loosing weight and starting to really feel it. You will be fine.

Oh you cute little newbies! :rolleyes:I was banded in June of 2005. I won't tell you all your troubles are over this is a tool. And with any tool it must be used correctly. I have had ups and downs, But never have I regetted it. Stay strong and when you waver call me. Well write me. Remeber you are not alone. If this support is not enough find a group in your area and go be with our kind:thumbup:. You can do this it will be the best thing you ever did for yourself.

yes they have stuff to calm you. Just talk to your Doc.