Nervous About New Journey but Excited Too

[Lap Band Queen 0]

First let me say hello to all. I look forward to this journey we have embarked on. Weight loss surgery was one of the suggestions made to me by my surgeon after being hospitalized to have a disk replaced in my neck. After surgery I was unconscience for 7 days and developed a pinched nerve problem in my leg which is aggrivated by my being overweight. I had three options: 1. live with it (not an option-too much pain) 2. have surgery to slice the nerve in half leaving me with no sensation at all (not an option for me) or 3. weight loss surgery (well I guess you already know which option I chose). After going to the seminar I chose the Lap Band. Have my first appointments with the cardiologist and pulmonologist next week and will be starting nutrition classes soon. Nervous but I hope that with every one's help the journey won't be too hard.:blushing:

[atgoalgal 0]

Welcome. We're here to help and support you on your banded living journey. What are you most nervous about - is it the surgery itself? whether you'll fail at losing weight one more time? givining up food as comfort? Fell free to ask away...

[Lap Band Queen 0]

Not so much nervous about the surgery but yes, nervous about failing at another diet. According to my husband if a diet was ever in print, I have tried it. also worried I won't be able to get through the liquid phase cause well lets face it I didn't get this big by just drinking fluids. I LOVE to eat. I have been looking at some of the ideas and although they do sound wonderful I still see some people having a lot of trouble not being really hungry. Just thinking too much I guess.