I think most of us are afraid of surgery. However, I can say that it was the best thing that I have ever done. I am now 7 months out and down 60 lbs. I knew this surgery would take longer than gastric. However, it was the right surgery. I have found that I enjoy the time to learn as I go along. It has been a journey for me relearning my relationship with food. However. one that has been well worth it! You are almost there....ready to begin work on the "new" you.

Good luck to you on your surgery. I know the scared feeling all to well. I had my surgery 2/24/11 everything went great. The only thing was i had hiatal herniathat they repaired with it the lapband. So surgery took a little longer. It was no problem! Things are going great so far and ive lost 11lbs since the day of surgery. Well good luck again. I hope to keep up with you and your progress.

Did you know that you had the hernia before surgery? I have lost 7 lbs since my consultation appointment and I just got a call from the hospital to go over my medical history. I just wish my husband would say something, anything about this process at all but he is totally closed mouthed. My older son is really worried aboutme, since he is a teenager that is pretty remartkable! LOL. Thank you to both of you for the encouragement and reasurance.

Best wishes, everything will be fine, I was also scared. I was banded June 29,2009 and have lost 110 pounds. It has been an amazing adventure and journey to say the least. The most I can say is I love my band and I am a new and healthier person today. Follow all the rules and keep up with all of the appointments. Keep blogging it help get the weight off. Good luck imaluckydog :-)

Yep - I was very afraid too. But here I am. I know it is difficult, but consentrate on the good that will come of this after surgery and keep a smile in your heart because you are making your life a better one, for not only you, but your family as well. Good Luck!!!

I thought I was the only one... I wrote letters to every important person in my life before my back surgery. I have two daughters and I wanted them to know that I love them more than life. I wanted my family to understand that if something happened to me, that it was my choice. I wanted to be healthy and be around for a long time but God had other plans for me. Thankfully, when I woke up in recovery (full on crying and tears BTW) - I had no reason for them to read my letters. There I was, awake and alive!!! Pain, yes but alive!!! You will be fine. I will keep you in my prayers for a safe surgery and quick recovery!!!

Day Dreamer,

I woke up crying full on tears as well, and then I was ok so I started laughing. Still in pain, the gas is horrid. I think the rest is gonna be fine I just gotta walk walk walk. Thanks for your prayers and words! And good luck with your weight loss as well.