Minnesota woman needs support!

Hello all; after more than a year I am finally approved for Lap Band surgery....just awaiting my date.  Am having trouble sleeping, getting nervous- can anyone give me some tips?

i am also in the waiting period.. but not as far in the game as you are. thanks to everyone here i have learned that it's a great time to practice the whole chewing and drinking water. i also try to keep busy with other things to take my mind off of waiting. congrats on the approval and i am sure you will get your date in no time.

Being nervous at this point is totally normal!  Because this whole surgery thing is now looming very real before you.  Before, it was something you were hoping for - now, it's going to happen!   I know nothing about you, but I can tell you how I handled it.   I have two kids and a hubby, and JUST IN CASE, I wrote each of them a heartfelt letter.  I had a co-worker hold those letters for me, JUST IN CASE.  When I came back to work after my surgery, she just grinned at me and handed them back, sealed in the bag I gave them to her in.  It made me feel a little better to get all those thoughts and fears off my chest.   Spend time here - reading profiles, looking at before/after shots, just reassuring yourself that this is your answer!  And come back and let us know what's up!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Hello!  I am in Cloquet, you should come to our next duluth coffee.  There are alot of different people in different stages of surgery.  You are normal to be nervous.  I know I was!  Have you met Dr Medlin yet?  He is such a sweety! When is your surgery?  If you ever want to talk, PM me and Ill send you my number!] Hang in there!

Just wanted to say I totally agree with Darla that was one thing I did too.   I also just used the time to educate myself on what life would be like afterwards and making changes now so when the time came things wouldn't be as hard.   I noticed you are in Moose Lake I grew up in Barnum its nice to see some hometown people on the board!

Best Wishes!

Beiong nervous is normal.  Just to whatever you can to educate yourself.  Good luck to you!

HIJACK! I love the new pic!!  You are lookin' great!  Keep up the good work! Jeanne

It's normal! Plus it's half nervousness and half excitement usually! I am getting the LapBand too!

Congrats on the approval!  You are in for a great ride....... The nervousness is normal.  If you feel you are prepared...then you are!   Keep us posted on your progress!