Monday is the big day and soooo nervous!!!!!

[fritty 0]

With my surgery tomorrow, I am totally freaking out, too! I know I am doing the right thing, but I can't believe I'm having surgery in less than 24 hours... I definitely could use some words of encouragement!!

[coloradobanding 5]

Good luck everyone! I wasn't nervous until they hooked me to the IV and started to prep me for surgery (including the blood thinners and taking blood for tests, etc). My only advice is this: WALK- I didn't have any post-op gas pains and I think it was because of the walking. Also, take the pain medicine if you're hurting. I know that sounds obvious, but for whatever reason, I got it stuck in my head that I should "tough it out", and spent most of the first post-op day in pain.

EXCELLENT ADVICE!!! Everything posted here is great!

I would suggest that those having last supper syndrome, and one poster having last supper month should really consider what they're doing. Don't consider it your "last chance" to eat what you want. You should be willingly giving it up to start your "new" life.

It scares me when people are willingly gaining unnecessary weight before such a life changing surgery. Everyone has different pre-op instructions, I would just suggest you try to refrain and don't look at it as having your last supper...look at it NOT eating food that will kill you

[lauragshsu 6]

You have already lost 41 pounds since being banded mid-March? Did you start losing before the pre-op? That is an awesome loss! Congrats! Advice would be welcome!!!!

That has been since March 1, when I started the presurgical clear liquid diet. I lost 10lbs in those two weeks, so 31lbs since March 15. I don't have any advice to really give! I had two illnesses since I've been banded, so that kind of "helped" with the loss.

[Froggie D 1]

So is anyone else out there getting super nervous as the day is approaching faster, anyone having any second thoughts at all. Anyone mourning the foods they will not be able to eat anymore!!!!! Anyone having a pity part?????:thumbup:

Yes to all of the above! I was very nervous, emotions on a roller coaster. I had doubts, but reminded myself of all the reasons I was moving forward. I tried to eat every food in the world I might have to go without before my surgery. I was certainly having a pity party!

I was banded on April 7. I am doing great and go in for my first fill this week. I am so glad I did it. There was some discomfort but overall it was pretty easy. I lost 23 pounds before surgery and have lost 9 more since. I am still losing and seem to have some restirction.

Go for it. Your emotions will be on a roller coaster for some time. As my mentor kept saying, "Keep your eye on the prize!"

Good luck!

[jlynn77 0]

Hello! Everyone! I just had surgery Thursday! I had a lot of the feelings you all had (doubts & fears) I am guessing this is completely normal. I did finally come to the conclusion that I truly had tried everything to lose weight prior to this! As scared as I was I needed to remember this was for my health. This was and is the best choice I have made. I am ready to feel and look better! Bring it on!!!:thumbup: