Being banded on Monday

[janer55 1]

Hi Jane and the rest of the crew. I am from Australia and 52 yo as well. I have many fears... not coming out of it or coming out of it with a problem... regretting doing it and the list goes on. It was great reading your posts and then seeing you came out of it fine and getting on with it. Of course I'm still anxious but a little more positive hearing your story and the other newby's stories. Thanks.

Hi Sades

I think we all worry about not coming out of it, especially as my doctor had to keep telling me the dangers but as everyone says it is all fine. However not to make you feel alone I sat down on the morning of my surgergy and wrote a letter to my family that I hid in my bag in case something happened. Looking back it seems really funny now but at the time it was my major concern. I think the last thing I said before going under was make sure I wake up.

I don't think we get rid of those fears but it is all okay and so many lapbanding operstions are now being done . Keep us posted how you go and when your date is.

Take care

jane

[marcy 0]

hi everyone, 2 days to go! my band surgery is oct 3. yes i am nervous also but am excited to start a new life. Would appreciate support from all of you! marcy

[sirusman 0]

Hey Marcy all the support you could need is here on this forum from people who have gone through the same things you will encounter on the journy to a better ,fitter, more healthy life

[janer55 1]

Hi Marcy ,

All the best for tomorrow. You will be fine and like so many of us at the moment be enjoying liquids. Sorry I have become a bit liquified of late. They get worse.

All kidding aside it will be all okay and my thoughts are with you. Keep us posted how you are doing

Take care

Jane

[Sades 4]

Hi Sades

I think we all worry about not coming out of it, especially as my doctor had to keep telling me the dangers but as everyone says it is all fine. However not to make you feel alone I sat down on the morning of my surgergy and wrote a letter to my family that I hid in my bag in case something happened. Looking back it seems really funny now but at the time it was my major concern. I think the last thing I said before going under was make sure I wake up.

I don't think we get rid of those fears but it is all okay and so many lapbanding operstions are now being done . Keep us posted how you go and when your date is.

Take care

jane

Thanks Jane... now that sounds so like me, I laughed out loud. I'll know more about when it is happening after my appointment with the surgeon next so will keep you posted. :nervous :eek:

[marcy 0]

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

[sirusman 0]

Good luck Marcy i wish you a speedy recovery

Mike

[kathladybug 0]

Rest for a few hours then try to walk a few steps. Bring a pillow to hold against your tummy on the ride home. Walk as much as possible to releive the bloat. one day at a time. This rings true for the duration of your banding. Welcome : )

[janer55 1]

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

Hey you don't need good luck all will go terrifically well. Look forward to hearing how you are doing . Take care

jane

[Sdaviscs 0]

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay. I am in graduate school again getting a second master's degree. I love it, and am hope for the same feelings about getting the lap band. Tired of being overweight, limited to what I can do, because of the weight, want to be in smaller clothing, and HEALTHY.

[RedTulips3 0]

hey everyone, thanks for the support. tomorrow oct 3 is my big cross over day/. i am so excited but so nervous. I know God will take care of me. I am ready for a new and exciting life. I appreciate all of my lapband friends and know you are all there for me!. Thanks. I will keep in touch! Marcy:clap2:

Marcy,

You won't be reading this until after your surgery, so I hope everything went smoothly with your surgery and you're not feeling too horrible. I can't wait for my big cross over day! Congratulations on becoming a Bandster!

[striver 0]

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay. I am in graduate school again getting a second master's degree. I love it, and am hope for the same feelings about getting the lap band. Tired of being overweight, limited to what I can do, because of the weight, want to be in smaller clothing, and HEALTHY.

Hey, I heading to 50 in 2 years and i also am seeing so many 45+ getting banded - woohoo a new lease of life is coming

Bring it ON!!!!!!:whoo:

[sirusman 0]

Hey Marcy now 9 am 3rd Oct here in the UK and i am thinking of you and hoping for for a speedy recovery for you.Good Luck and see you on the other side

Mike

[janer55 1]

I am seeing more 50+ individuals and this gives me support. I flop from am I too old, to do this or why not, everything else I am doing is okay.

That is one of the things I have found since turning 50 that for the first time I am putting myself first in a lot more things. Maybe it has something to do with the kids being older but I know 8-10 years ago I would never have gone through with this . Now I am so glad I did:Banane04:

Take care

jane

[Sdaviscs 0]

Can someone help me get to the areas to choose some of the pictures to display about being on my journey to the lapband, etc.