Question:
got my lap-band surgery date 2-11-03, now I feel anxious, even a little scared...but

scared. PLease help?    — teresa A. (posted on January 22, 2003)

January 22, 2003
I just got my date too and it's February 3, 2003. It was orginally scheduled for May 5, 2003 so I was very excited. Then when they changed my date, I was so nervous because it's happening sooner than anticipated. I'm just going to suggest that you pray about it to get rid of the nervousness. Surely God did not open this door for you just to have it slammed in your face. Cheer up and enjoy the short while you have on this side because after the surgery, it's all down hill from there. Sure, there will be pain and what-not, but the long term effects will greatly outweigh that. I'll keep you in my prayers.
   — Tonya H.

January 22, 2003
It's normal to be scared, but keep in mind WLS complications are becoming rarer and rarer...six months from now you'll probably have to remind yourself you even had WLS. Warm Regards!
   — rebeccamayhew

January 22, 2003
I'm getting a little anxious myself. My date is Tuesday (1/28) but I try to look at it as the beginning of a new life. I know their will be some pain and sacrifice involved, but it will all be worth it in the end. Keep your head up...there are a lot of people here to support you. And many of them have, or are going through the same thing you are. Prayer helps a lot too. Good luck with your surgery.
   — Tyrone T.

January 22, 2003
My surgery is scheduled for the 30th of this month. Before I got my date I was anticipating April, which was the case if someone didn't just cancel before I called. So, with it being this month instead I was absolutely terrified, I was actually shaking. I had my mind set for April, not January! But, then I thought I would have to be an idiot to make myself wait another 3 months and I took the date. Now that a few weeks have passed, I have grown anxious and soo ready instead of scared to death. I just let it sink in and realized I didn't have a thing to be worried about. I am soo calm about it all it could be tomorrow for all I care. So, just let it sink in and think of the reasons you are doing this, it will help a lot. A few good pre or post op buddies can help a great deal too! Good Luck, sooner date means the sooner you can get on with the rest of your life!
   — Dee ,.

January 25, 2003
Hey dear, My surgery was on Jan 2nd 2003 and up until that point I kept telling myself "you'll be fine , you can do it ." I prayed and God calmed my fears so I thought things were ok. Then the day of my surgery as soon as they told me to climb up on the gurney , I started to get up off the thing and run like hell ! For a few minutes I debated just running and God said to me in a calming voice "you'll be fine just believe ." When I woke up on the "otherside" I knew that I had done the right thing. Put your trust in God and he'll see you through this. Plus prior to my surgery I bought a pair of black leather size 12 pants to inspire me as I recovered. I'm a size 26 now ,but everyday looking at those pants I know before the end of the year this surgery will allow me to fit into those " babies !" Good luck and Godbless.You'll be fine !
   — cinnamongirl