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Hi everyone (anyone) I am new here and feaking out about having surgery. I am scheduled for May21st for Lap band placement! I need some help from anyone willing. I am scared to have the procedure and scared not to. The closure I get the harder it seems to be. I am scared of complications more than anything. I have 3 small children and the thoughts terrify me

Well, finally someone with the same surgery date as me. I know how nerve racking it is, I'm going through the same. I'm getting the open RNY and it scares me, but going to the support meetings, I found out I wasn't alone. Normal feelings, the members made me feel a lot more at ease, I'm still nervous, but trying to take it one day at a time. You can still change your mind, but try talking to some people at the meeting, they are more than willing to help you out. Good luck and God Bless, Michele

Yeah I am glad to find you, we will be walking a similar path. My insurance does not cover this so I am going to Michigan for the procedure, this to is a little hard to handle. I spent an hour last night looking at the memorials (probally not a good idea) but it is so scary to think I may never see my children again because i am took weak to control what I put in my mouth. I sway back and forth from I need this so bad to why am I so weak that I need this. I wi**** was tomorrow. Were will you be having your procedure? Also because I am going out of the area I have no physical support group only this forum. My e-mail is [email protected] if direct is easier but I doesn'y matter i am happy to find someone too who will be on the same path as me

It is totally normal to have the feelings you are having. I went into surgery with 4 children and the same thoughts ran through my head. I have to say forme however it has made such a difference in their lives to have a smaller healthier and more energetic mommy....I can enjoy them now with out being so tired. I feel better and they sense that and they feel good about it to. All surgeries come with the possibility of complications. For me the benefits of the surgery outweighed the riskes of the surgery ....It was the best thing i ever did for me and my family. In the end it has to be your decision . Best of luck to you and keep us posted. LisaMarie