Really scared

[Guest trinaksmith]

:cry I'm going to have the surgery done, just starting out and really scared. Any words of advise?

[Iluvharleys 15]

Start reading everything you can about the surgery. There are lots of threads here telling you how peoples surgery went, what to expect, what to eat and more. A lot of us have actually posted exactly how the surgery was done. Once you do a good research you will feel better about the surgery. You will be nervous, after all it is major surgery, but it is only normal to be a little scared and nervous. It's just when you know what to expect, things are not so scary. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Shellybelly 0]

Betty, can you point me to where I can find your post on how surgery was done, and maybe the first couple of months after? Like Trina, I am a bit nervous about the whole deal (course mostly I am excited and fantasizing constantly about being able to hustle up the subway stairs without having to pant for half hour afterwards just to catch my breath )

[Guest trinaksmith]

:confused: Thanks for the reply. I'm a sponge reading anything and everything I can about the surgery. It amazes me how many things I've read, how many people who's story exactly matches mine. I couldn't believe it. I really appreciate your support. My family is very supportive, but I have one relative begging me not to have it done. That doesn't help when I'm already scared to death. For me there's just no alternative. I will keep in touch.

Thanks again

Trina

[ReneBean 3]

Chin up, Trina.

The one relative probably thinks you are getting the by-pass surgery - or something with the same risk-factors. Most folks are un-aware and un-educated about the band. Send them here if they continue to harass you about it. That person is probably just worried about you, and doesn't know about the Band.

hugs!