Last steps before my jump!

[Taina009 0]

This is guys am going to do the lap band on April 13,09 for a new start. Did anyone have a change of heart just before the date?:crying:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Not me! My ONLY regret is that I didn't have this as an option younger in life! I LOVE my band and never had a doubt once I got rolling on it.

In all fairness though; I'd wanted one since 2002 and had lots of time to change my mind between then and Aug 2008.

[debbie_7155 0]

no change of heart either (a little nervous), my only regret i too wish i had this done 10 yrs ago :crying:

good luck with your surgery

[*slim* 2]

What they said! I was nervous, but never doubted my decision.

[kathyv 0]

My original surgery date was in November but I got scared and told myself I would give Weight Watchers one more try. Well, that didn't last very long. I am having surgery tomorrow morning. My regret now is that I didn't go ahead with it in November because I would be well on my way if I had.

[Specialk614 0]

I have not yet been banded. I started this journey December of 2007... I did most of my pre-op and during one of the LapBand support group meetings I met a young lady who did not have the best results. I than changed my mind and stopped the process. I am not back and 15 pounds heavier then I was then. I am scheduled for surgery March 25, 2009. Thanks to everyone who respond to this question... because it helps me too... I definitely have cold feet.. ( its the surgery that scares me)That being said... I can't wait for Thursday to arrive.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I have not yet been banded. I started this journey December of 2007... I did most of my pre-op and during one of the LapBand support group meetings I met a young lady who did not have the best results. I than changed my mind and stopped the process. I am not back and 15 pounds heavier then I was then. I am scheduled for surgery March 25, 2009. Thanks to everyone who respond to this question... because it helps me too... I definitely have cold feet.. ( its the surgery that scares me)That being said... I can't wait for Thursday to arrive.

SpecialK is there anything specific about the surgery I can help calm you about? I've had 3, and I'm ALMOST an RN! (graduate in May I hope) So I can maybe soothe your fears a little. If so, feel free to PM me!

[Taina009 0]

Thanks everyone for your reply. It lets me know that this is normal and my days are getting closer so there is no turning back now. Am scared of the surgery but more scare of my fatness lol.

[Specialk614 0]

Yes.. I have had several operations on my stomach.. One in which my belly button was removed... so I am concerned that I may have a great deal of scar tissue. My surgery has been postponed.. Insurance problems... Any information you can provide would be helpful... On yeah!!! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!!!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes.. I have had several operations on my stomach.. One in which my belly button was removed... so I am concerned that I may have a great deal of scar tissue. My surgery has been postponed.. Insurance problems... Any information you can provide would be helpful... On yeah!!! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!!!

Do talk to your surgeon about your concerns; adhesions are a real side effect that become more likely with more surgeries. I will say I've had three (one to remove my gall bladder and 2 to place the band) all later in life and I don't have any adhesions, or at least none that give me symptoms.

HOWEVER I will say I've done this: 1. tried to pick the BEST surgeon with the most experience in my procedure and 2. from recovery, tried to move and act normally. This is important; moving, bending, stretching (not vigorous weight lifting mind, but normal activity) can help keep the adhesions from forming. They won't prevent them 100% but can definitely help. That's why post op I always sleep in my bed from night one, I stand up straight to walk, etc. Plus I don't let myself get constipated etc (ask your surgeon) I want EVERYTHING working normally asap. This isn't to say that if I am in pain I grit my teeth and bear it but for me the more normally I act, the quicker I feel normal. And I know a LITTLE pain (like if it pulls a little when i would stretch) is ok and can prevent a bigger pain.

Your surgeon can help you there, and if in doubt you can call them. There were times I asked my husband (who has been an RN for 25 years) "Is this ok? This hurts, is it normal?" So call your doc if you are unsure, but just move move move! :thumbup:

Recovery for me really was easy, though; but I think it is about 99% because I was ecstatic to have the band and had a surgeon who was very good, and adept at removing the gas before closing me up.

[labchick31 0]

I too am close to my surgery date (4/20) and am quite nervous. A friend had surgery 2 weeks ago and is doing great. Reading all of your posts is a great boost for me.