New...and Scared!!

[Tracyde730 7]

Hi All! I've reading over the posts for the past week or so, but have never posted. I have decided to get the Lab Band. I am attending the seminar on Wednesday night and making my surgeon appointment then too. I am SO excited but SO scared! I really want to do this, I really NEED to do this, then why am I so darn nervous? I've never had surgery (except for a C-Section) and I was never under anesthesia, and that's what is making me nervous. Any suggestions on getting over this feeling?

[swantime 0]

tracy,,,the anesthesia was the thing that almost made me forget the whole thing,,,,i was so freaked out by it,,,,but let me tell you,,,i never knew a thing,,,i told my surgeon how upset i was about the anesthesia and he took me to the anesthesiologist and i talked with him for a while and felt a little better,,,then i went for the surgery and im telling you it was like nothing,,,no problem,,,i understand your fear,,honestly, it was nothing,,,

[alexis1982 0]

Tracy,

I am also new and have a seminar scheduled for Wednesday! You wouldn't happen to be inTX, would you?

I am scared and nervous just like you but I know it is something I need to do.

Maybe we can buddy up and keep each other posted and encourage each other! I'll wait till Wed to make a final decision but I pretty much know that I will be getting the surgery.:smile2:

[Tracyde730 7]

Thanks for the encouragement..I need it & so much more :smile2:!

Alexis, I'm in New Jersey but would LOVE to buddy up with you through this process. I know we CAN do it! I know once ot's over I'll be fine & i definitely know it will be be worth it...it's the waiting & anticipaion that stinks. Good luck!!:biggrin2:

[alexis1982 0]

Tracy,

Awesome, my new lap band buddy!! Good luck to you too! So, how did you make the decision to get banded?

[Tracyde730 7]

Alexis,

The main reason is that the older I get, the more weight I'm gaining. I've done WW, Jenny Craig and EVERY diet and diet pill on the market. I'm ready to make a life long change & start feeling better mentally & physically. I need some self-esteem! We'll do this together!! :scared2:

[JustinsMama 1]

Going under is what has me concerned too. Has anyone heard of them doing this with a spinal block or twilight sedation? I guess they want you to be totally out in case they need to go from laproscopic to full open surgery?

I've done the seminar and my consultation is March 12th. I wish everyone luck with their journey!

[Tracyde730 7]

Good luck to you too Disney!!

[Elisabethsew 50]

It's very important that you speak with your anesthesiologist before the surgery and express all your concerns and fears. I have awful nausea after general anesthesia and told that to the MD before I went "under." When the usual medications for nausea didn't work for me, there was another medication ordered in case I needed it. Bottom line: be honest and ask as many questions as you need to.

Good luck!

[momof321 0]

Tracy

I live in texas and have been trying to get up the nerve and call to make my appt for orientation. I am so scared. I am not as afraid of the surgery and failing to lose the weight. Do you worry about that to?

Malinda

[beanqueen 0]

Oh honney, let me tell you, I was banded Friday Feb 1, in Mexico. On Sunday Morning Igot on a plane and wallked "miles and miles" through an airport then another plane, then more miles through an airport then drove 3 hours to home where I had to go to work to put a payroll out that day. After a C-section this will be a cake walk. Not bad at all. Just walk off the gas (the worst part) and the rest is gravey. I think alot of the fear comes from giving up out biggest comfort, (food), I did not realize how i depended on food to comfort me. I am now learning to love this little band of mine and I havent even had my first fill yet. Good luck

Bonnie

[Tracyde730 7]

Momof321,

I am not that afraid of losing weight as much as the surgery itself. I know when I put my mind to it, I will be able to do it. I want it that bad!! I know it's a long journey though and will not be easy, but I'm ready to try!

[Tracyde730 7]

Thanks Beanqueen!! You're an inspiration!

[momof321 0]

Well I made the call. I go to seminar on the 29th of feb. Thanks for the help. I feel better now that I took that first step.

[Tracyde730 7]

That's the 1st step...you did AWESOME!! It's only up from here!! Good luck!