Help! I am starting to freak out about my surgery on August 4th! I have been so excited about getting my band and I still am but now I am starting to have a huge fear of failure! My husband (my soul mate and best friend all wrapped up into one!) is a great support and I know that he will continue to be after the surgery. My best girlfriend had the surgery 18 months ago and has had great success. So, I also have support there.

I am 40 years old, (current weight 243, height 5' 5", BMI 40) Christian mother of a beautiful 8 year old daughter and a wonderful 5 year old (step)son. As I said earlier, I am married to the love of my life (we were married in June 2008. We dated for 2 years 23 years ago and were reunited in 2006). My life/family is awesome and I want to be healthy & active and to be around to watch my kids grow up!

Thank you!

Just checking in....did I do something wrong or does it take a few days to get matched up to a mentor? I just noticed other threads posted after mine are getting replies. Thought maybe I missed something I was supposed to do.

I hope you didn't have to wait to long for a response. Maybe people are jealous of your super good relationship with your DH! Justing kidding! Humor keeps me going.

Support will help for sure. I think it all depends on your mind set. The beginning for me was easy I didn't have much restriction but was losing weight and I was finally becoming mindful of what I put in my mouth! After the 3rd fill I am seeing consistent weight loss and a big decrease in appetite but I also get stuck, pb and slime. If you don't know what these are research. They are VERY unpleasant. but if you follow the rules to a T it won't happen. You have to really want this and you will feel it was all worthwhile when you get to a healthy weight and have more energy and be happier. Don't forget though everything comes with a cost. It's no free ride trust me. E-mail me any time Margomack29@yahoo.com

Also I should say that the surgery was a bit more intense than I thought. I was not expecting that. Everyone is different though and you are younger than me. Having gone though a pregnancy as you have an birthing helps prepares you. I had an out patient surgery which in my opinion was pretty gutsy. I wished i had a night in the hospital for recovery. Hope this helps? Best to you !