Nerves

[godzgurl75 0]

Ok my surgery is 9 days away.....and I am so excited about becoming a bandster....lol.....but I am also starting to question what I am doing..... am I doing the right thing....I am chalking it all up to nerves and I assume that is what it is and everyone has experienced this......let me know how you dealt with this

[brookus 0]

I don't have any advice, but I am right there with you! My surgery is 14 days away, and I am starting to get nervous, too. Every once in a while, I will think to myself, "What the heck am I doing?!?!" I chalk it up to nerves. I usually just offer up a quick prayer..... it helps calm me.

[make33 2]

Hi you guys! I was just banded last Tuesday and believe me, I was ready to jump out of my skin the last week before surgery!

I kept thinking, maybe there's an easier way to lose all these pounds--- and not face life as a diabetic, with hypertension, arthritis, and kidney failure--after all, I've been SO SUCCESSFUL in the past:D

This is a great tool, but it IS permanent--you will so get through this and you WILL be glad for the choice you made--longer life with plenty of quality.

The very best wishes to both of you...

[godzgurl75 0]

Thank you for for the encouraging words. I am very excited but yes the nerves are getting to me....but not enough for me to change my mind....lol.....I also keep all of this in prayer and trust me I know HE is in control and going to take good care of me.

[brookus 0]

I also keep all of this in prayer and trust me I know HE is in control and going to take good care of me.

Then you know you are good hands!! Now, if I can remember that before going into total emotional meltdown mode, I've got it made ....

[MYSTERIO12 1]

Greetings,

You guys will do fine. I was banded on May 23, 2007 and it's been awesome. I'm down 55 pounds and still shrinking. Just remember that this is the beginning to a new healthier you! You won't regret your decision and when the pounds start coming off and the energy comes back, you'll know you did the right thing! Good luck!

[make33 2]

The morning I went for surgery, I thought my favorite saying of all time, "Help me to know, Lord, that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can't handle". :biggrin1:

[brookus 0]

The morning I went for surgery, I thought my favorite saying of all time, "Help me to know, Lord, that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can't handle". :biggrin1:

Thanks ... that is a wonderful prayer!

[Griz Girl 0]

I'm right with you guys--I only have 8 days until surgery:faint:I started to question whether or not it was the best thing. I wondered if maybe I should just do it on my own--blah, blah, blah. What really helped me was to take some before photos for myself. Looking at myself objectively on the camera screen helped me let go of any doubts about how much I want to reach my goal. Of course those photos are now well hidden until I have some dramatic results to compare them to!!! :biggrin1:

[fourshadow 0]

You all will do fine! I was in that same boat with you - nervous as can be - second guessing all the way up to the operating room doors! More of a joking second guessing, but I was majorly scared. After it was all done and I opened my eyes - ahhhhh.... I do know it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I looked at it this way - I'd much rather have this surgery now than have a heart bypass later, or whatever else was surely down the line for me. Plus I'll get to enjoy a much better life - not to mention a longer life - in the meantime. You are doing the right thing - you're still going to be scared, but once it's over - the fright goes away and you know things are in your control - your work begins.

[cute_cheeks18 0]

Im sure you will do great. I am nervous also and i dont have my surgery scheduled lol im still waitng on mu intial visit. I have alot or worrys...like will i wake up from the anesthesia? stupid worrys that im sure i will be fine. and you will be to!

[trystelle 3]

If you were not very nervous it would concern me more. This is an important decision and if you didn't question it at some point I don't think you would be taking it seriously enough. I am 3 months out and 40 lbs down since my surgery!:clap2:

[Iluvharleys 15]

All the emotions you are feeling is normal! You'll go through a lot of them before surgery. Keep busy, go shopping, read, or start going back and reading all the old posts on here.

Good Luck!

[kacee 3]

Channel that energy to get ready for surgery, stock up on the liquids and mushies for after and get your little nests ready for when you come home. I was so gung ho with energy I stocked my refrigerator so packed after five months I STILL can hardly get anything out of it! (I could single handedly supply someone for the first two weeks I think! HAHA)

[brookus 0]

Channel that energy to get ready for surgery, stock up on the liquids and mushies for after and get your little nests ready for when you come home. I was so gung ho with energy I stocked my refrigerator so packed after five months I STILL can hardly get anything out of it! (I could single handedly supply someone for the first two weeks I think! HAHA)

That's exactly what I have been trying to do. I am making list after list ...even a list of lists I need to make! Ha! I have really turned into my mother, now! It's comforting to have control over something at this point. Also, I am finding that the pre-op diet is keeping my busy. Must be prepared for it to go well! So, I will keep putting one step in front of the other and soon enough, Oct. 31st will be here! :clap2:

Thanks for all the encouragement, guys!

Brooke