Scared

[tookie 1]

Just go the call that I have been approved for surgery, no sooner than she said "approved" she said "your surgery is scheduled APril 04". I nearly threw up. All these different emotions, happy, scared.....

[reverie 49]

That's all normal!! Good luck. Your date will come quicker than you ever thought!

[kelly75 5]

My surgery date is March 23..I have been waiting 3 years to have this done, after insurence ran out right what i was getting approved, I have been saving for awhile to self-pay..all my money is in order, and I have surgery date, I should feel so excited, but im SCARED to death of how things are gonna go..all these emotions are really starting to scare me..Im sure it is normal, But I do know how u feel..

[THEYreALLiGOT 7]

i go for surgery on monday 3-7-2011 i'm happy and confused worried of what the feeling is gonna be like right after surgery will it feel like something is tied around my stomach, what ?? really scared

[TKW 501]

Good Luck to you ALL!!!!

[themons 0]

Just go the call that I have been approved for surgery, no sooner than she said "approved" she said "your surgery is scheduled APril 04". I nearly threw up. All these different emotions, happy, scared.....

Hey, get your courage together. You can do it. All you have to tell yourself is, "How badly do I want to lose my excess weight? Have I been successful up to this point?" My answer to myself to these questions was a BIG NO! I was apprehensive like you. I was just banded four days ago (3/7). My, and your, determination will get you through it. Hang in there. You can do it!

[Amanda1982 142]

My surgeon told me that if your not scared they would be worried that something is wrong. Good Luck

[tnt21705 8]

I got a similar call that I was approved and they set my surgery date at April 11th. I had the same emotions that you had. I am scared and nervous and happy all at the same time.

[utopianaurora 1]

Honey i am nervous and i just started this process. I think it is scary because you are getting surgery which is a big deal, you are having to adapt a new life style. But what you have to remember is that it is all for you. To live a better, happier, healthier, longer life. Plus you are surrounded with support here Good luck and i am jealous! I still have a ways to go!

[VTAP3711 1]

On the morning of my surgery (03/07/2011) I was still not sold on the idea of having a lap band (is that crazy or what?). I was sitting with my kids before school watching them eat Breakfast and thinking...I can't believe I am going to do this. However, I am almost 4 weeks post-op now and KNOW that I made the right decision. I yo-yo dieted for so many years. I know how to LOSE weight, I just can't keep it off. I feel like I now have a control in place (the band) to help me when I fall off the wagon and decide to eat everything in sight. I know my apprehension was from being afraid of the unknown -- how will the surgery / recovery be...what will I feel like afterward / etc. Just remember you are doing this for yourself and it will benefit your family and friends too. If you have co-morbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. you will be prolonging your life and improving your quality of life by losing the weight. You can do it!!

[newbandlady 3]

I was banded 3 weeks ago. I had the same fears. I was second guessing myself even as I lay there prepped for surgery and waiting to be taken back. For a moment I thought "just jump off the table it's not too late". But then if I did that I would just be going back to a life of clothes getting tighter and tighter and watching the scale go up and up again. I had lost all hope of ever being thin. Now 3 weeks post op and 22lbs lighter I know I made the right decision. I don't feel the band inside or the port. I sleep comfortably on my side or stomach. I feel so much energy and excitement every day. I also remember worrying about what I was not going to be able to eat again. Oh the pizza, oh the hamburger, and the diet coke. don't miss them at all. The band has taken away the constant thinking about food for me. I have to remind myself to eat. I happily weigh my 4oz meal and then I'm satisfied. No growling stomach no snacking. It's all been worth it!

[mousek 4]

On the morning of my surgery (03/07/2011) I was still not sold on the idea of having a lap band (is that crazy or what?). I was sitting with my kids before school watching them eat Breakfast and thinking...I can't believe I am going to do this. However, I am almost 4 weeks post-op now and KNOW that I made the right decision. I yo-yo dieted for so many years. I know how to LOSE weight, I just can't keep it off. I feel like I now have a control in place (the band) to help me when I fall off the wagon and decide to eat everything in sight. I know my apprehension was from being afraid of the unknown -- how will the surgery / recovery be...what will I feel like afterward / etc. Just remember you are doing this for yourself and it will benefit your family and friends too. If you have co-morbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. you will be prolonging your life and improving your quality of life by losing the weight. You can do it!!

I was also a yoyo dieter and now with the band though i didn't lose that much last year - i don't gain anything back. Sometimes i put on a few pounds but with 1 or 2 days of watching what i eat i am back down to where i should be. I have been away from this board for a while and at times felt maybe i wasted my money. I feel reinvigorated and coming to this forum and reading all sorts of posts really helps a lot a lot.

[wsb0419 0]

Just go the call that I have been approved for surgery, no sooner than she said "approved" she said "your surgery is scheduled APril 04". I nearly threw up. All these different emotions, happy, scared.....

I did throw up!!! I went for my surgery date Tuesday April 12 and they had a cancel so it was scheduled for April 13th the next day!!! They found problems so I am still not able to keep anything down but this will get better. I hope up until now you have followed your instructions that include reducing the size of your liver which is often present when you are over weight.

[wsb0419 0]

I was banded 3 weeks ago. I had the same fears. I was second guessing myself even as I lay there prepped for surgery and waiting to be taken back. For a moment I thought "just jump off the table it's not too late". But then if I did that I would just be going back to a life of clothes getting tighter and tighter and watching the scale go up and up again. I had lost all hope of ever being thin. Now 3 weeks post op and 22lbs lighter I know I made the right decision. I don't feel the band inside or the port. I sleep comfortably on my side or stomach. I feel so much energy and excitement every day. I also remember worrying about what I was not going to be able to eat again. Oh the pizza, oh the hamburger, and the diet coke. don't miss them at all. The band has taken away the constant thinking about food for me. I have to remind myself to eat. I happily weigh my 4oz meal and then I'm satisfied. No growling stomach no snacking. It's all been worth it!

I have reflux so I am not doing well at keeping anything down, my surgery was Wednesday April 13th, I feel good just cannot keep the anything down

[brooklynn2012 1]

I was banded 3 weeks ago. I had the same fears. I was second guessing myself even as I lay there prepped for surgery and waiting to be taken back. For a moment I thought "just jump off the table it's not too late". But then if I did that I would just be going back to a life of clothes getting tighter and tighter and watching the scale go up and up again. I had lost all hope of ever being thin. Now 3 weeks post op and 22lbs lighter I know I made the right decision. I don't feel the band inside or the port. I sleep comfortably on my side or stomach. I feel so much energy and excitement every day. I also remember worrying about what I was not going to be able to eat again. Oh the pizza, oh the hamburger, and the diet coke. don't miss them at all. The band has taken away the constant thinking about food for me. I have to remind myself to eat. I happily weigh my 4oz meal and then I'm satisfied. No growling stomach no snacking. It's all been worth it!

your post is so encouraging and I need that right now. I have only been banded one week and I want it out! I cry everyday that I have made the wrong decision!. I have been in a lot of pain and I can't sleep in my bed at night..I'm on the couch sleeping sitting straight up...is this gonna be the rest of my life? I am so scared and depressed right now! I need help