I was so scared that i backed out and waited a year to have it done, wish i had just gone ahead and did it in the first place. i think it is normal feelings you are having. i am glad i did have my band but only wish i had done it at the earlier appt. gl

Jen, I am right there with you. I, too am getting banded on the 22nd and I feel the exact same way. My only issue is I have not told anyone at work that I am having it done. I work at the hospital where the surgery is being performed, so I am a little timid about letting everyone know.

I am getting nervous too! I get banded on the 23rd, start clear liquids tomorrow. I worry about not being able to sleep. My surgery is not until 3pm on Friday, I wish it were earlier in the day, but I have no control over that. I have told most people about my surgery except 2 of my sisters and my brothers. I don't communicate with them much, so I didn't feel the need. My 2 sisters are thin and have always pressured me about my weight. The family of origin issues seem to hang on forever. I am excited about my new life,

I was banded on Dec 12 at 2:00 pm. Don't worry. They will take good care of you before and after. The operating room was really cold but they gave me a warm blanket. The antithesiologist had me sign a paper that if they needed to give me blood, they could. She put a mask over my face and said, "Goodnight" When I woke up, I was in recovery going to my room. No Pain. I got up to walk and used a pillow on my stomach when I coughed. I went home the next day. No real pain, just soreness. Have a Happy Band Day.

I so feel what you are going through, and trust me it's normal. I was banded on 12/16 and i cried a few days before. I think i'm on day 5 post op and i'm feeling pretty good. keep us posted