Getting Banded 09/15/08- Need some support

Angie0809 · 09-08-2008, 07:46 PM

So... I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for the 15th. As the day gets closer I get more and more nervous- I have never had surgery before. I am still up in the air with which band to choose, LAP-BAND^® or realize- And I'm struggling with the thought of never being able to eat the same way again. Obviously everytime i look in a mirror I am reminded of how important this surgery is but I can't help feeling nervous and anxious...ANY thoughts?

magaines · 09-08-2008, 08:21 PM

Great you have your surgery date!!! I was also very nervous, but as the day came closer I became more comfortable with my decision, although I did not have the option of which band to get. I can actually say that I was more nervous about my first fill than the surgery, maybe it was because I would be awake for it. Neither of them was worth all the worrying over. Your eating choices will change, but it is something you can become accustomed to. I was raised on meat and potatoes, and all the good stuff that goes with them, I've adjusted and I'm sure you can too. I can say that I don't really miss walking away from the table stuffed any more.

Angie0809 · 09-08-2008, 08:26 PM

I can't even start to think about the fills yet, lol I need to get past the actual surgery :) I am looking forward to learning how to eat healthy and to not always eat EVERYTHING on my plate... I want to gain that full feeling and I think I can live without all the meat and potatoes, at least I'm hoping I can

RestlessMonkey · 09-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Angie remember too that once you've lost, you can occasionally have meat and potatoes, just like "Thin" people do now. You'll be full on less, but you will be SATISFIED! It's a win-win.

Trompuda · 09-08-2008, 09:33 PM

I'm so jelous!!! Buy CONGRATULATIONS!! I can't wait till I'm in your shoes! Everything will be fine, and you will finally be healthy ... keep us informed of your progress!!

Angie0809 · 09-08-2008, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys for all the advice-- You are all making me feel less and less nervous about this situation. I'll keep everyone updated

9pdmnm5 · 09-08-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Angie0809

So... I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for the 15th. As the day gets closer I get more and more nervous- I have never had surgery before. I am still up in the air with which band to choose, LAP-BAND^® or realize- And I'm struggling with the thought of never being able to eat the same way again. Obviously everytime i look in a mirror I am reminded of how important this surgery is but I can't help feeling nervous and anxious...ANY thoughts?

I will be banded shortly after you (9/29) and am in the same boat. Only I have had surgery and kind of know what to expect. I had a really bad experience with my first surgery which is causing major anxietey. However, my second surgery was a cake walk. I'm not worried about pain just nervous about anesthesia. That's the worst part for
me.

I too, am trying to decide on which band. Right now I'm leaning more towards the realize band. How about you?

I am stuggling also with thought of not being able to eat the same afterwards. I think we have to remember though that we will be able to eat almost anything with time. Just smaller portions of course.

Angie0809 · 09-09-2008, 10:09 PM

Yeah I think at this point I am more leaning towards the Realize- I think both are really pretty much the same from the research I'm doing

The anesthesia is really bothering me- I know I'll be fine but I hate that I have never done it before and I really have no idea what to expect. I am really looking forward to the weight coming off and maybe finally gaining some self confidence. I know I will be able to eat all the same foods in smaller quantities but the last few days I must admit I have been thinking about all of my favorite foods over and over again, like I'll never be able to have the, again