surgery date July 31st 2013

[myshine84 33]

It finally came the day will arrive sooner than later. I don't have anything really yet but I go on my pre.-op diet on the 17th! I also have a meeting on the 18th at the seminar. The reason its so far away its because I still have one more test to do but its not required to have it. Its the sleep apnea test. I still need a lot of support as to I'm still down and out of it and don't know why? Lord help me

[Nurse_B 270]

Hello! Have you had a sleep study before?? It's a pretty easy test, you get to sleep through it (I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty good to me!). Only thing is it can be annoying because they hook up leads around your body and they can get in your way. Do you think you are nervous about the surgery part, or the afterwards, and that's why you are feeling down?

[myshine84 33]

I have never had a sleep study done before. I have barley any support that's why I came on here. I feel like I've been waiting for this to come and now that's its here I'm not really encouraged. I started in October and its June an I have to wait until the end of July I have to wait even longer.I'm just ready to get this over with so I can be a happier person.idk but thank you!

[Nurse_B 270]

That's really tough to do this with little support. I'm glad you came on here, these people are WONDERFUL. I have never met perfect strangers who were so warm, inviting and helpful. Any questions you have, put them out there. If you need support and someone to listen, be prepared because so many people will help you out. I hope for you that as you explore on here you become more at ease and excited for your surgery. As for the sleep study, it will be over with before you know it. Bring anything you like to do before bed to help you fall asleep.

[3mommy 52]

My surgery is July 31st also

[myshine84 33]

Thank you nurse bonnie I really appreciate everything!

[myshine84 33]

3mommy wow this is cool having someone share the same date as me is cool!

[3mommy 52]

It is we can now have someone going through the same things at the same time.

[myshine84 33]

:0)

[BklynPenny 51]

@myshine84, the sleep study is kinda important bc as I understood it from the pulmonologist & surgeon it dictates your stay in the hospital for over night. Im a belly & side sleeper, so the test came back as mild sleep apnea. I made the personal choice to stay overnight. "A club med vacation as I call it." By the way, I know it's hard not having support. I have heard things from "your taking the easy way out" or "your beautiful you dont need that, just work out" <~~ those people can take a hike. Bc I do work out and I do eat kinda right but still cant lose & keep off. my highest weight was 280. Keep in touch. We are all here for the same reason!!!

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[Kristene61 3]

3 more days until my surgery. I am so anxious I think I may have a heart attack. The problem with being so anxious now is that I usually deal with anxiety by eating… soooooo, that is increasing my anxiety. Please tell me I am not the only one that feels this way.

[myshine84 33]

Bklynpenny I've been hearing the same things to. "You can just loose weight on your own you don't need that". Or you know you gotta have shots on your belly for the rest of your life. Ppl kill me not knowing any to little information about the lapband . I feel like screaming shut the blank up haaaaa. Its my body not there's but thank you so much for the support always looking for positive comments:0)!

[myshine84 33]

Ms. Kristen try to chew gum since you don't or can't eat mabèy that might help you or eat fruit! I hope this helps I don't know what to do. I'd probably have my hand bitten off by then because I be so nerves.

[BklynPenny 51]

@kristene61, I have anxiety on the regular. I take a "happy pill" lol and it goes away. lol Take a walk out side. read more posts lol..

@myshine84, positive all the way. & when we get down, you have a group of people from all over the world that you can vent too.

[myshine84 33]

Great are you talking about the wls meet and greet!