What the H!@!@!!! I got myself into?

[Lottie 0]

I am sure it's normal to have these reactions.

There are two people that I know who had the band sugery performed by the same Doctor that you are using.

They are doing GREAT. One had their surgery July 20 and was back at work July 26, 2007. The other person I am referring to had her surgery on July 11th and doing excellent. I am going to ask them to send you a message on the board here so you can hear it from them.

They really did raved over this doctor. They loved him. They were telling me that the patient coordinator met them at the airport and was with them during this process.

Although it seems scary I am sure you'll do just fine and look back over this as one of the scariest moments yet one of the best things you've ever done for yourself.

I wish you the best.

[yummieT 0]

good luck donna you`ll do great

[tjfandri 1]

Yummy,

I know exactly how you feel. I just flew from little ol' Nebraska to TJ and had my band put on by Dr. Huacuz last Friday... 1 week ago tomorrow! You should email me and if you need to, call me , so I can give you the play by play happenings, I have no problems sharing since I know how scary it is. I hope you get this message soon. There is a lot of support here on this site. Lottie PM'd me to get a message to you since she saw your entry. She's just one of the members here looking out for people. email me at tjfandri@hotmail.com and I will check it in a couple of hours. -Tammy

[SPOILED ROTTEN 0]

Good Luck to you!!! I have noticed in your postings it seems you may seem a little worried about how other people will react or think about what you did or are going to do. Don't worry about others. Some bandsters on here have told their friends and family and some have not by their choice. I am one that has told some family members and not some. You are doing this (guessing) to change your way of life to be a better feeling person. If you do this you will around a lot longer for your kids. That is all that matters. You can be a strong woman-think positive thought- and pray!! It is a life changing surgery. I wish you all the best of luck and will say a little prayer for you. GOOD LUCK!!

[yummieT 0]

thank you fro your kind thoughts and your prayer. I don`t care about what peopl say i just need the support because i have none. i need all I can get b/c now i am gettin chicken and also hungry. I am 3days pre-op and i want to eat. i still have4 weeks before i can eat. would it be a terrible thing to cheat.

[derbygirl 0]

Try not to cheat on the diet. If your liver is too fatty when they open you up, they might not band you and you will lose a lot of money.

[yummieT 0]

ok i will not cheat and my surgery is on Monday the 30th. i`ll continue to stick with my Soup and crystL LIGHT.ensure which i was drinking to many. this is hard but it is a done deal.

[shannon9227 0]

i am having my surgery on Tuesday 7/31/07 in florida, i am also VERY scared i had an endoscopy yesturday, and i feel better after that. I believe its natural to be freked out if you werent i'd be concerned! i look @ it like a memorable experience sooner than you know it you'll be posting comments on YOUR experience offering confort to those that are freaked out before their surgery