I am Samantha and my surgery date is Sept. 24th and I have mixed feelings. I am very excited to start my new life on one hand and on the other hand I am scared out of my mind!!! I hope I am doing the right thing. I am 212 lbs and I can't seem to break 200 lbs. I hate the way society treats overweight people and I know I will never be happy at this weight. I am worried that I might regret doing the surgery. I need to talk to others who feel the same way....HELP!!!!!

I didn't have any doubts, but that's only because I wanted the band since 2003 and had LOTS of time to change my mind (back and forth and back and forth) before Aug 2008 when I finally got it! :frown:

What you're feeling isn't uncommon and is kind of smart, actually. It is a big thing; it's good to think it over and be a little anxious.

I can tell you at one year out I LOVE my band, have no issues, and would do it again in an instant.

I am also brand new at this. I just got banded Monday. (8/24/09) I've been recovering at home all week and starting to get used to this new life I've chosen.

I'm on clear liquids now and unless I have a little something ever hour or so I start to feel nauseous. But I also have learned that I don't know what it really feels like to be hungry because I'd always eaten to much to actually be hungry. First thing in the morning seems to be the worst because I'm really hungry and my stomach is letting me know about it.

I had a lot of the same concerns you have and held off a long time before actually getting this done. But I'm good with my decision and I'm going to use this tool to find the success I need to have. I think having support is critical so I'm glad there is a site like this to help.

Thank you so far for all you responses! It is helps to hear all the different perspectives! The more the merrier!

I am new here today myself and you guys make me feel at home already....I am going to my seminar on Oct. 20. and I can't wait to get started. I will live through you guys til then .....keep up the smiles.

What you are feeling is common. I too was very anxious and going back and forth wondering if I am making the right decision. Up until the day I had the surgery I was going back and forth with having this done. Now that I have the band, I do not regret my decision for one minute. I am very happy that I went through with this, I am very thankful that my insurance covered and approved this. I'm thankful for my husband who has supported me through all of this.

I am a newbie too...starting my pre op diet in the morning and surgery is on the 14th..I am going through mixed emotions myself..Good Luck