Surgery is a scary thing for anyone. I have had a few myself and everything will be ok. Just remember the outcome from it and try to focus on that. I have not been banded yet but have my consultation next tuesday. But I have been watching some videos on You Tube showing others going thru it which seems to help me. Maybe you can check that out. Here is one that is pretty funny. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzJO48j9-_8&feature=related]YouTube - Surgery Day! - Video Blog #12[/ame]