5 hours until surgery and scared to death!!

[TxChelsey 1]

I was up half the night because my nerves wouldn't let me sleep!! The three day liquid diet was coming out all night as well. Now I have a tickle in my throat and a slight cough. Could just be dry mouth and allergies. Should I worry or call my surgeon? Have I turned into a hypochondraic? I have never had surgery before and I am soooooo freaking nervous!!

[readytoloselbs 0]

Hi, I know how you feel. I got banded on April 3rd and was nervous because I did not know what to expect. I feel good and the surgery went well. Just think positive thoughts. I was out of surgery and home before I knew it. I am happy I did it. The people on this board are an excellent support group. Let us know how you did when you get home. Good Luck!!!!:purplebananna:

[LiseSeattle 0]

Oooh - you are going to be just fine and laugh about how worried you were after you are banded. I never had surgery before either and I want to have another band put in just so I can get pampered again!!! It was such a simple experience.

[slim-one-day 0]

To piggyback on the other replies, you really don't have to worry about anything. You will be amazed at how you feel after the surgery. It was a very good experience because I didn't have a lot of soreness afterwards and my cravings were gone. I have only had to take 2 advil to relieve the soreness and that was when i came home. I was banded April 2. I think a lot of it is about attitude. A couple days before surgery I was a little skeptical and second guessing but I started thinking about all the times I tried to lose and didn't for whatever reason. That soothed my thoughts and made me confident that this was the solution. I made up in my mind that the lap band surgery was going to work and I finally was doing something that will GUARANTEE weight loss and make me slim one day!! Stay positive and keep your head up!

[BandedInNY 1]

It may be the nerves just getting to you. I will say a little prayer for you. Good luck and congrats. Keep us posted when you feel up to it.

Alesha

[losingjusme 12]

best of luck to you! let us know how you are recovering.

[p3photogal 0]

I had never had surgery before either, and the only thing i can say is trust in your surgeon, and trust in yourself! I have had hardly any pain since surgery and absolutely no complications. Everything went smooth as silk and I wasn't nervous at all.

[Long2BFree 12]

I can't wait to hear how you did.

[preciousmgal 0]

good luck to u ... i wil be going in May.....has it been real hard... is there pain