Hi All,

Congratulations on your upcoming banding dates. I am scheduled to be banded by Dr. Ortiz/Dr. Martinez in TJ, Mexico on April 21. I have researched the Lap Band procedure and surgeons for the last year and have no worries about food and life after the band - I feel prepared. My husband is on board and very supportive. My biggest fear is the surgery itself. I am terrified that something will happend and I will not see my husband and beautiful girls again. I know the risks are minimal and Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez have a sterling record, but I am wondering if I am along in my fears?????Are they unfounded?????

Thanks for listening!

J.

Anxiety is normal. We all have some fears and issues we need to deal with. Read other posts here and you will see you are not alone. We are all in this together. Good luck and keep us informed of how you are doing.

I am also going on the 21st on Long Island. Don,t worry my doctor has done over 2000 and no mortality and only 1 open procedure. Good luck I will compare with you after the 21st.

Another April 21st person here. In NJ, though. I've got the passing fear of something happening. But ya know, something could happen any day of our lives. When it's time, it's time, kwim? The way I look at it is, we're taking this step to make sure that we're going to be around FOR our kids. So, by the grace of God or Buddha or whatever Deity you subscribe to (or not) ;), we'll make it through.

And then there will be the Bandster Hell on the other side and the *real* fun begins.

Hey - at least you'll be in Mexico!

hugs

-m

April 21 for me to here in NC. I am nervous too but also excited about all the clothes I will be able to wear. Good Luck to all
Vikki

I'm another April 21st!! It's only natural to be nervous. I can't believe how quickly the date is approaching. I go tomorrow for my pre-admission testing and nutrition class. I'm having my surgery 4 hours away and my parents are going with me. (Yep, I'm 36 and still a momma's girl lol).

I've never had surgery. I've never had to spend the night in a hospital. I've never had a breathing tube. I've never had an IV.

I just want it over with so I can start enjoying my life again!

Me to, from Las Vegas, April 21st is the day I start my new healthy, active mid-life adventure. A little nervous but excited at the same time Good Luck to all. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayer.

I'm joining the "band" too on April 21st! Traveling from Fort Wayne, Indiana with a friend who is also being banded. We're headed to Mexico to Dr. Martinez.

I'm feeling very good about all this! Lots of positive thoughts!

I'm still looking into finding someone local for the fills, until I find someone, it's back to Mexico.

Good Luck everyone!

Barb

Best of Luck everyone. I'm scheduled for the 16th... yes this wed!! Only problem having is that i have a severe stomach ache... i left work at noon today. Feel like I'm filled w/ gas pains... Gas-x isn't even working. Not sure if it's from a virus or from the protein drinks, because I'm on a liquid diet. Or is this God telling me not to do this???? Not only am I excited, but I'm nervous and scared. Fears of the un-known....I guess.... Knowing what everyone has gone through helps... but doesn't get rid of your worries.... I hope these stomach pains go away soon... so i don't have to reschedule my surgery...Pray for me!!=)

Hey Jersey Girl, just remember your not alone. I have my surgery on the 21st and feel the same way. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep me posted.Actually I will be in South Jersey both the end of June and again in August. My daughter and the rest of my family are still there. I go back alot. I miss home.