Well in less than 24 hours I will be banded. Nervous yes, excited yes! I feel kind of sad to say goodbye to old me and impatient to get to know the new me. Are my expectations too high? Will it work? Will I be safe tomorrow? Will I be ravenously hungry ? I have never been one to deny myself anything especially food. I am a smoker and have tried to quit several times these past few months and failed, will this be a reflection on my motivation to make the band work for me? Well the first big step is within my grasp, so I am off to pack my bag!! Watch out for the pics to follow.

Deb:thumbup:

Very best wishes to you skinnyminney! I had it done on Nov. 24 and it really wasn't too bad at all. Do follow the diet your Dr. gives you, and be patient. This is a tool that will make a huge difference, but you may still have to address some of the head-hunger that we all have.

I just had my 3rd fill yesterday (by the way, the fills don't hurt at all), and I feel like I am there. I couldn't eat an entire healthy choice frozen meal for lunch because I got full! I lost about 24 pounds leading up to this third fill, which I think is about right. Do drink the fluids to avoid constipation.

Good luck, and I'll look for your posts!

Good luck tomorrow and let us know how everything went (when you're feeling up to it)! -BG

Best of luck to u! All will be fine, everyone is nervous when u dont really know what to expect. Its like getting to know a whole new you. CONGRATS, im sure u will love it.

yoco28

One time at band camp......

JK - it is a wonderful thing to do. Be ready for some discomfort. Don't think that you will come out dancing but it is worth every bit. You have to expect some pain post-op so it doesn't take you by surprise. You will do great!

best of luck I am just starting to get the ball rolling for me.Your brave and you will look wonderful.