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Yes I am going to work monday, I have to call the hospital after 1:00pm Monday and they will tell me what time I have to be there on Tuesday morning. Im having a week off, whether I need it or not is another thing, but we will see, hopefully It wont be tooo painfull!

Sydney...Yeah my operation is Tuesday, it has all happened so fast, I will keep everyone updated as to how I go. Everything regarding going to hospital and the whole process is pretty new to me, so it's a new experience, but Im looking forward to the journey.

Hey Everyone, Im new to the forum and I have been doing lots of reading (probably to much to be honest) regarding Lap Band Surgery, Im female and in my early 20's. Im a little further in the process, my surgery is on the 12th of August...only 9 days away. I have to admit, Im actually feeling more nervous about Surgery and any complications during or after surgery then actually feeling excited right now. I have probably over read and I think that's my issue, I have heard of ports flipping and have to undergo surgery again, slippage happening regulary etc. When you start reading these things, you start to think...is this something I really want to do? I have never undergone any type of surgery, so obviously the whole hospital visit & surgery is starting to freak me out already. I have also read god knows how many comments about how having lap band was the best thing that could of happened in their lives, and that is fantastic, I guess im a little confused, Im going to go ahead with the surgery regardless but I would really like any type of advice or anything that can help me feel a bit more comfortable. Cheers.

Not long to go guys!

I havent actually been advised to go on a pre-op diet at all. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow for the last time before my operation, so I might be put on Meal Replacements for a week as my surgery is only 8 days away... Is it normal not to do a pre op diet?

Hey mumof2, I am being banded on August 12th in Sydney. Im very nervous to, never had surgery before, so hopefully we can share our experience!

Thanks for the comments guys, still very nervous, but I think I'll come out the other side ok. Thanks alot Fanny, you have some very valid points.