nikki_s

Thanks for the comments. I had my preop visit today and the surgeon was reassuring. I'm committed, nervous or not, so now I can't wait until the journey begins! Nikki_s

Hi there, I can't believe August is half gone already. I'm Nikki and my banding date is August 22nd! Good luck to you all and I look forward to hearing your experiences!

Hi Paul, I understand where you are coming from. Food is my drug of choice! Your perspective sounds so similar to mine. My BMI is 34.7, and my surgery is scheduled for August 22nd. I too am very nervous. People think that I shouldn't need the surgery as I'm not morbidly obese - but I'm now 35yrs old and have been on this yo-yo for so long that I've had enough. If I don't do it now, I know I'll end up morbidly obese and have a whole lot of other health issues to deal with. I had my pre op appointment today and my surgeon was very supportive and put the risks into perspective. They are very low. You just have to be committed and have continued follow up. (They offer a 12 month initial support program). I'm going ahead although apprehensive - I think this is normal as it's a big decision. I don't know much about the medication side of things so hopefully someone on the forum can offer some assistance. Ultimately I want to do it for the long term health benefits, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't for cosmetic reasons also. I mean, everyone wants too look nice, be appreciated and feel confident. I know I don't want to be miserable any longer!! Good luck with your decision!

Hi, I'm Nikki_s and my banding date is 22nd August! One week to go.

Thanks for your reply. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. Let us know how you go! Nikki

Hi there, I'm Nikki from Sydney AUS and I have my surgery booked for Aug 22nd. I am excited but very apprehensive. Look forward to chatting with you and sharing experiences - I need all the support I can get. One question though. Is it normal to have second thoughts as your surgery date approaches? I'm hoping it's just last minute nerves!!!