Surgery Tomorrow-Terrifed, Nervous....

[Sal58 4]

I just turned 54 in June and had my surgery April 15th. I was only on the preop diet four days and so didn't lose much before my surgery. My starting weight was 234 and I was still okay on the day of the surgery. I know each person is different but for me everything worked out just fine. My weightloss has been pretty steady since being banded even though like you I was concerned that with my previous weightloss attempts things never really worked or I would be slow to lose. I have started to level out and losing between 1.5 to 2 pounds a week. I had my first fill June 1st (which was painless) and things still seem to be moving along.

[bandbun 9]

Everyone has doubts before surgery, no matter what u are having done, be more concerned about the health issues of not having it done, be scared of the obesity complications u will face if u dont lose wieght ...

Lapband surgery is the least invasive surgery and is a minor operation .. i am sure u will be fine and it sounds like u have the determination to make this band work for you so good luck and let us know how u get on and look forward to the rest of your life being healthy

I agree we need to concentrate on the ealth benefitds of this surgery not the small risks involved aftrer all we took a risk with our lives eating our way to obesity.