I feel as if it will never arrive...the accumulation of a lifetime of emotional and stress eating, bad habits, addictions and now...at 42....a do-over. I am being banded at 10:30 Wednesday the 22nd. I quit smoking 11 weeks ago cold turkey ending a 24 yr on again off again love hate relationship with tobacco. I have gained a few pounds in the past couple of months and after a nasty round of bronchitis in February, I still have this lingering nagging cough...I worry about this. Has anyone else gone into the surgery with respiratory or coughing issues? My surgery was originally slated for the 15th but I found an abscessed tooth and had to have emergency oral surgery on the 14th and they had to push the lapband off. I am afraid...elated..and excited to know that in about a year....should all go well...I will see my 8th grade body for the first time in 30 years...God help us....please remember me on this journey...

Katie

Katie-

Good luck this week. I hope to be in your position next month and I know I will be terrified about doing something I have fought so hard for.

Keep thinking positive thoughts.

I am also scheduled to have my surgery the 22nd. The feelings you are having are the same ones I am having. I am 54 and have been overweight my whole life. Can' wait till I can buy regular size clothes:thumbup:

I think that it is normal to be nervous and excited. I am getting banded on Thursday so not too far behind you. Good luck, stay strong and speedy recovery!!!

I will pray for peace for you! Good luck, we will be thinking of you on the 22nd!