To start.. If you weren't nervous then you haven't thought about this completely.

The decision to band or not to band is personal. I think to be succesfull you have to committ to the decision.

My preop consisted of an endoscopy, sleep study, psych eval, a visit to a hematologist, more "other" labs, and a letter signed off by my Rhuemaltologist. A psych eval is pretty standard insurance requirement. The rest is determined by your personal health assesment.

I recommend the lap band. I can't imagine going forward with out it at this point. The morning of surgery though I wasn't convinced and almost didn't go. Most people will have their "what am I doing" moment.

Read everything you can. Make an informed decision for your self. This isn't a quick fix but a tool for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!!!!

Bandit and I are living happily ever after.

I too was nervous - my boss kept asking if I was excited and I said, no - not excited!! Just ready to get on with my life and need to calm down and know that I did my research. My only wish was that I was 2 months down the road instead of right at the turning point.

It only took me about a month and it is 2nd nature now. I do love the control it has given me and I remember when I finally felt excited, it was after I had healed some and I said - NOW I know I did this for MYSELF !!

fool4dance is right - it is a personal decision and research is your best bet - read everything you can to learn what will be required after surgery. Personally, this is the best decision I've made for myself - I haven't had any problems and am doing well on the journey. I started off by saying, "I don't care if the weight comes off slowly, just so it stays off" and I still feel that way, but the weight is just dropping off and I'm thrilled with that. More exciting, though, will be getting to my goal weight and staying there - that has never happened before. So . .. best wishes in YOUR decision!

I know how you feel. I am in the pre-op stage. I have days that I am so ready for it and also days that I really dont want to do it because I am afraid. It is such a personal decision, one that only YOU can make. Good luck either way you choose!

Thank you all for your replies, I barely got around to reading these sorry. Well I did my sleep study and have my psych and all day class in November 9th so I am excited. My Md office keeps calling me to see if I am done with that stuff yet to get my surgery date. I am ready to do it and hope it all goes smoothly. I am commited and sure it will be a great tool for me....