To be banded 8/21 Emotional wreck

[Stitchy 0]

I think it is perfectly normal to be nervous about it. It is surgery, and life altering, after all. You are making a big change and leaving one of your best friends behind (food).

Yes, there are risks, but they are pretty small. The informed consent form? That is usual and customary for everything they do. I even had to sign one of those when I had my colonoscopy.

Most of us went through the *what do I think I am doing* stage, and the *I should just try harder* stage. I kept thinking about how many failures I've had. I just didn't want to have yet another one. I looked at this as my last chance. I still have a few more years to go and I wanted to enjoy all of them.

I have no regrets.

[gonnabethin 10]

That pre-op consent says all the bad stuff even if all they are doing is taking a skin biopsy. Remember we live in a lsue happy society where people win lawsuits for hot coffee and being fat from fast food. Its just so they are covered that you were aware that even with odds of 1:100,000 it could hypothetically happen. Dont worry about the paperwork. concentrate on the positive of getting it done and getting well!! There are thousands that cant get as far as you have. Be thrilled!!

[wilsonjw23 0]

Yes, thankyou for helping me start to think of the posotive aspects of it, I really appreciate the support, will let everyone know how everything goes tomarrow.

[Tim 0]

When I signed my informed consent, I wrote on the bottom "Remember, just because I gave you permission to kill me doesn't mean I want you to!"

[bswint 0]

I am going in on Friday 8/25/06 to have my band put on. I know exactly how you feel!!!! I kept telling the pre-op nurse on friday that I don't care what it takes, just DO NOT let me die on that table! I wish I hd my forms to fill out again I would have used your tag line at the bottom of mine!!!LOL

Brian