I just returned home from my final pre-op seminar. Whew. It seemed like a lot of hoops to jump through to get to surgery but I'm sure it's nothing compared to those wrangling with insurance denials and I've probably just been watching too much Nip/Tuck. Tonight's seminar was more like group and the moderator was great and we had some good discussion. I think I'm going to start going to the regular support group at my hospital to get to know some of these folks better. I know one other person who's been banded but she's not a close friend and I would like to connect with some more locals. They're offering fun things like shopping trips, cooking lessons, and even pilates class. I've always read that follow up and support is of utmost importance but I guess you gotta show up first!

Today is my fourth day of pre-op diet. I had a really hard time finding the High Protien Slimfast that my Dr recommended and even now I only have enough to last me another day or so. I'll have more time to hunt during the weekend. I got a really good invitation to a friend's birthday party at a local bar/restaurant tomorrow night and another invite to a good band playing tomorrow night. I don't want to seem anti social but I'm not sure that I'm up for going out when I'm on a liquid diet. I think it might just be a weekend for reading a book and going to bed early......