Being banded in feb: scared: what should I expect?

[Jmbaker24 4]

I am bing banded in feb. I have 100 lbs to lose. I'm nervous and don't know what o expect. There is so much negativity toward the band....

[laurigee 545]

I think the negativity with the band is from the people that don't inform themselves before they receive it or don't have realistic expectations! There are some people that think it's a quick fix or that the band does it for you, which isn't true! I will not lie, it does make it a lot easier. However, like any other weight loss procedure, you can sabotage yourself. It's not a guarantee! If you go in with a positive attitude, you have picked a great surgeon, know that change isn't always easy, and are willing to listen to the rules and follow them, you should be on your way to just another lap band success! Good Luck!

[SageTracey 608]

Being nervous before surgery is normal.

Not knowing what to expect is concerning. Take this time to educate yourself about your surgery and how the band works. Look beyond the surgery and learn about how you live with the band so that you know what to expect, how and what to eat, etc etc.

Negativity about the band - again, lack of education. The better educated that you are, the better you can educate those around you about it.

Good luck.

[Miss V 41]

Jm....I am being banded in Feb as well! I am VERY nervous and alot of other crazy emotions as well! But I am VERY WELL educated on what is going to happen and know what to expect, this has made it easy for me to move along in the process of knowing for sure that this is what I want...yes there are so many negative things out there about the band, but as everyone says its lack of education and understanding of what the band really is and what it will "help" you achieve, because its not just going to make everything going away and the weight magically fall off, a lot of work and dedication will go into this process for all of us! I really urge you to learn as much as you can before you the surgery, and also check out the success stories and pictures, it really is inspiring!!