My date is February 22, 2005

I had all of my pre admission tests done yesterday. Everything is set. The office will call me on the 17th with the time I am to arrive at the hospital on the 22nd. Sometimes I am quite excited and other times I am quite scared. I don't know what for sure I am scared of the most, the surgery itself, how I will feel after, what to expect when I wake up, the pain and the long road ahead of me. Only two weeks away.

I'm with ya on the 22nd. And quite feeling the same way. I hope the doubts go away and I can embrace this life change with the same enthusiasm as the others on this board. Brian

I share the date of 02/22/05 also, I'm having it done laproscopic in Evansville Il. They say that you forget about ever having pain as you start to loose all the weight. just think how much better you will feel short term pain for long term gain. good luck and god bless Todd

I also have a surgery date of 2/22/05. I'm having the LAP BAND. CONGRATULATIONS TO US ALL. WOOOOOOHOOOOO !!!! ESKIE LADY

i am also the 22nd. i am excited and scared. but i know in the end i will be very happy. kari

Best wishes to you Sherry! My surgery was March 23, 2004. after several years of research, I had it done. Just like you I was excited and scared. 11 months later, It has been one of the best decisons I have made. The pain is tolerable. I slept on my reclining chair for the first three nights after I went home. I was not able to lie on my side for at least a month. take your meds and follow what your doctor says. Best wishes to you and everyone else! Blessings, Fannie