ANXIOUS!!!

mscarter007
on 5/13/11 3:41 pm - NY

I think we all would get nervous. If it gets bad I would just call the office and speak to Yvonne. I just called her on Tues. and told her i was having second thoughts because i hit a dead end during the medical process. She solved my issues and gave me word of encouragement. I think you made the right choice and are in good hands, Good Luck!

barbara314
on 5/13/11 10:39 pm

To all of you who are nervous or having second thoughts...

A couple of things I did was very helpful to me.

The first thing I did to help my nerves was, I read the book, "Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster" by Peggy Huddleston. I also listened to the relaxation CD every morning. It really helped my nerves. Here is a link on Amazon. You can even download the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Prepare-Surgery-Heal-Faster-Techniques/dp/0964575744/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305376063&sr=8-2

The second thing I did was I made a list of why I want and need this for me, and I read it everyday. Here is my list:

1. I hate the way I look when I look in the mirror.

2. I’m not comfortable when I sleep. Almost every morning I wake up with an enflamed lower back because my butt is too big for me to lay flat on my back. I rarely get a good night's sleep and NEVER get 8 hours in a row.

3. I want to not have to be worried that I won’t fit into the seat at a restaurant, theater, or on an airplane. I want to be able to not take up my airplane seat and part of someone else’s.

4. I don’t want to have to check the chair before I sit on it to see if it’s sturdy enough, afraid it might break with me in it.

5. I want to be more active – able to run, go skiing, and all the things “normal-sized" people do.

6. I want to be able to shop in regular clothing stores, and be able to wear pretty colors and not just black.

7. I don’t want to have to worry about all the little things normal sized people don’t think about fitting through – turnstiles, carnival rides, furniture, etc.

8. I just want to be healthy and feel good about myself!!!

I just know you'll all do great. Just stay focused on why you're doing this. There are so many inspiring people on this site, and we're all on this journey together. Before long you'll see how far you've come, and you'll wonder why you hadn't done it sooner. You can do it!!!

~ Barbara

bonitachica9679
on 5/14/11 5:03 am - Huntington, WV

Lap Band on 07/18/11

Hi All,

I'm feeling the same way. My surgery isn't until July 18th. The thought of waiting 64 days is killing me. The year it took to get here wasn't bad because I had other stuff to distract me, now the surgery is all I think about. I think maybe reading all the success stories and looking at the before and after pics is making my anxiety worse, but I can't seem to stay away. Although I'm soooo nervous about how my life will change after the surgery, I'm ready to start my success like many of you have. I have the patience of a 5 year old....it's a terrible thing.

peggyann5
on 5/14/11 10:04 am

Hi , I am in the same boat as you are, except I haven't let them schedule a date yet, I decided to continue with my therapist a couple more visits. I already am on well-butrin for depression and I am so afraid it will hit hard, but my therapist said he will be there any time I need to talk and so will my surgeon and family Dr. and I feel like all of us will be anxious at first and when that weight starts coming off, we will be so excited, and so proud of ourselves, so I am almost positive I will go on with the surgery but I am just taking a little more time with my therapist. I wish you all the luck in the world and I will say a prayer each day for the feelings to pass.

rissa025
on 5/14/11 10:50 am - NY

Lap Band on 05/26/11

Thank you guys so very much for your encouraging words your words have really calmed my nerves. I really have realized that I' m doing this for me so I can be happy with myself instead of feeling down because I'm so big I'm gonna keep telling myself I'm doing it for me everyday.

I thank you all very much

LOVE,LIVE,LIFE

vlp1968
on 5/15/11 2:34 am

I am lucky that I have a high pain tolerance, and react very well to anesthesia. Honestly, the surgery was a piece of cake for me. I only asked for something for pain once in the hospital and took the percecet they sent me home with a few times. I found the jiggle of riding in the car painful. I suggest you bring a pillow to put inbetween you and the seatbelt. You will do great, congrats on your impending surgery!

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