i have 21 hours, 50 minutes until my surgery.

[blackcherry2002 5]

I'm starting to get really nervous. And I've never had surgery before.

[JamieNP 20]

It's normal to be nervous. You are going to have a life changing experience! Try to relax (easier said than done). Take a nice warm bath (you won't be taking one in awhile) and get your house ready for when you come home. I feel like I am an old pro at surgeries (esp laproscopic procedures) as I have had about 8.

[GonBhealthy 0]

I'm starting to get really nervous. And I've never had surgery before.

I understand how you are feeling. I was in the same boat and I was counting down the seconds and was convinced I was gonna freak out since I'd never had surgery. I had visions of getting on the table and flailing around and begging them to stop, BUT, I was surprisingly calm. All the new exciting things and the IV and the nurses swarming around me kept my brain occupied, then next thing I knew I was in the OR with an oxygen mask over my face taking deep breathes and I woke up with a band. I know its easy for me to say "don't worry", but I was a wreck til I got to the hospital, then a calmness and feeling of safety came over me and I was fine and sooo happy, then I was done! Hang in there and congratulations! You can do it!

[allielee 263]

Good luck.. in a week you will be soooo glad you did it~

[jepsyba 0]

I so know what you are going through. I have my surgery in a little over 48 hours. I too have never had a surgical procedure and I am on a Clear Liquids diet to top things off.. I never ever realized what kind of true relationship I had with food until i took the food out of the equation. Now I know that I won't kill over and die without it (well figuratively speaking, haha).. I don't think i have ever been on a clear liquids diet that I can remember. I have often wondered "how am i going to do this", but I am trying to hold on tight to my goals. At this point that is all i have to get me there.. well that and a little bit of will power that I was sure i didn't have but it turns out that it has been there waiting on me all this time... imgaine that.

[Jersey Boy 0]

I too have less than 24 hours and I am very nervouse. I've had other surgeies so this shouldn't be a big deal but when you facter in all the thoughts of not being able to eat (when your a food addict) it is scary. I have been working on tgetting this proceedure for a long time and I am prepared to do what I have to do to make it work. Failure is not an option. Good luck and I'm sure we will do fine.

Everyone that I've talked to that has followed the program has made out well those that have not folled it some have had some seiouse problems, others haven't actually had problems they jst haven't lost the weight they wanted to loose.

[SuzieQ240 0]

I have 23.5 hours to go and doing ok - just a little nervous. I have all my stuff ready for tomorrow and I plan on getting the house tidy and my tv table ready with my Water, meds, laptop, heating pad and tv remote. Good luck to all my fellow July 29th banders!!!!!!

[krtork 0]

Now you are making me nervous! I have 8 more days and I keep getting butterflies. I am really excited about this change, so I think that is part of it too.

However, I have questioned whether or not I am really up for the commitment. Of course I am, I would not have come this far if I was not ready. It is just the nerves getting the better of me.

Hang in there and think of all the postive things that will come with having this new tool for weight loss! The positives definitely out weigh the negatives!

[greenerpastures 0]

Greetings fellow bandits! I was banded four short days ago on Thursday July 24th. My surgery (my very first...never had any surgery before) went very well. In fact, the anesthesiologist tells me he said 'you're going to get sleepy." I don't recall it, but woke up in recovery. Now, that's the way it should be! Based on the bruises on my tummy, however, I'm thinking something indeed went on while I was asleep. A little discomfort seems a small price to pay for a new lease on motherhood, activity, clothes, body image, self image and confidence. I am back at work today, moving slowing, but back at work. For me, I took pain meds when I needed it, but I also felt like I should get up and get moving a little bit. Its an adjustment today, can't tell yet if I'm sore or hungry (probably a little of both). Good luck to those of you waiting for the first day of the rest of your life!

[blackcherry2002 5]

haha GonBHealthy....I had that same vision of flailing around! lol I'm just kind of a wuss. but...i'm sure I'll be ok. Amazingly I'm on day 3 of clear liquids and i'm a lil grumpy, a lil out of it, but I'm not even hungry. Is that weird? I''m completely satisfied with a cup of chicken broth. lol well...yeah i'm now at 11 hours and 52 min. lol

[nikole76537 0]

Hello All! I have 13 hours to go until surgery and I feel exactly the same! Little nervous but more anxious. We are all here for ya! Keep calm and relax...your "re-birth day" is almost here! Enjoy!!!

[MissMom24 2]

When you wake up from surgery, you will realize this is the best decision of your life!!

Good luck, I will be thinking of you!!!

[trialsnurse 0]

I am about 7 hours from my surgery and I know what you are feeling. I am very nervous but excited to be making this change in my life. Hope everything goes well and soon we will be posting again as those post-op.

[melaniematters 0]

I've got less that 18 hours before I set off on the journey to hospital and about 30 hours until surgery time. I'm jittery - a combination of nerves and excitement. I find I'm getting fixated on stupid things like what nightdress to take to hospital. I've finally started to get things in order for when I return home - clean sheets on the bed, stock of favourite DVDs - Sex and the City Series 1 thru 6 here I come!!!

Best wishes to all being banded this week - finally!!!!!:eek:

[blackcherry2002 5]

ok everyone...it's 36 min until I go into the hospital....it's 4:24am and I'm tired....and starting to get nervous/excited. But it hasn't sunk in. I'm sure it's just one of those things where I just have to hold my breathe and take the leap....sooo...here we go...