New to group!

I am new to the forum and want to say "Hi!". I'm scheduled for Lap Band surgery on May 8, and I'm a nervous wreck! I've never been under general anesthesia before and I'm pretty darn nervous! Any tips or suggestions for the new gal? I know it's ultimately in God's hands, but I'm sure you all have suggestions  (like give me drugs as soon as I hit the hospital door) that might help me get through it a little easier?

Just wanted to say hi and welcome,  I am pretty new here too you wont  find any better folks then the one 's here! Good luck on your surgery and know that you will be supported on here! I have not had my surgery yet it is scheduled for June 17, so I am not much help but wanted to say welcome! And all theses folks are great on here and dont be afraid to ask them questions they have been really helpful to me.                                God bless and have a great week!                                                                                                                   Karla 

Hi and welcome , I had Lapband with Dr. G on Nov. 8  , dont be nervous , you are in the best possible hands , everyone there will do their best to make you feel at ease .  Be excited and know when you wake up your life will be changed forever !!!   Best of  Luck , feel free to contact me if you have any questions , i have had an easy time of it , no problems whatsoever !!!  Take Care. Luanne

Hi, and welcome to Oklahoma OH. It is perfectly normal for you to be nervous. Just do your best to try and relax and think happy thoughts. Keep your eye on the prize. It will all be okay. Best of luck to you on your WLS journey, Rita

Welcome to our little part of Oklahoma on the 'net! What you're feeling is perfectly normal, though it varies with everyone. Nice to meet you and glad you joined us!

A big and warm welcome to you! I'm having surgery on Tuesday, so we're close in our surgery date. I had a really nervous day last week and was very emotioinal, but thankfully it passed and I'm really looking forward to surgery now. It's totally normal to be having all kinds of feelings before surgery. I'll keep you in my prayers and I'm sure you'll come through with flying colors. We're here for you!

Thanks for the kind welcome! I look forward to talking to all of you more as my journey continues!!!

Look forward to it............

HI!  I don't have any tips cuz I haven't had my surgery yet.  I just wanted to say hi and welcome.  I'm a newbie too. -Amy

WELCOME!! I am pretty new to. I am still trying to get through all my pre-op appointments. It seems to take forever! I see you are having the Lapband. I am curious as to what made you choose it. I am still going back and forth between lapband and RNY. One day I am sure I want to do the RNY, the next day I decide no, I want to go with lapband. I'm driving myself crazy!