Well, tomorrow is my big day. I will be banded about 8:30 am. I have had a 2 day liquid diet and am doing great at it. I really don't feel hungry. I can feel the liquids cleansing me out though, Gross. Better then a laxitive and enema though. I feel great on this low carb diet. I have so much more energy. I am waking up earlier and easier.

I am excited and surprised I am not more nervous. The only thing I am nervous about is waking up and finding they were unable to place it. I have followed the Doc's instructions so my liver should be in good shape.

I am down 18 pounds this morning and hope to be down 20 by morning. Some days I don't lose a thing then others I am down 3 pounds. Thankfully it doesn't go up anymore. I am so excited to have this momentum going into surgery. I have quit regular soda and carbs. The cravings for them have gone down substantially. I still have them if I smell them but the need for them all day has gone down.

I have gotten everything in my house prepared. It is clean and laundry is done. My MIL is dressing my son in the morning because I will already be at the hospital. I have my bag packed but need to get some before pictures taken.

I also got my hair cut, colored and highlighted. I like to do that before each semester. If I have to be fat I don't want to be sloppy too. My MIL got me some Bath & Body works for christmas. Japanese cherry blossom, I simply love it. I think hubby does too.

I'm so excited for you! The day before surgery is almost like the day before Christmas...the anticipation!!! I am very glad to hear you have help and support, you also have a great attitude going in. Take care and good luck, we'll be waiting to hear from you on the other side!!!

Oh wow I am so excited for you. I have the same fear about waking up and having them tell me they couldn't place the band. I asked my surgeon how often this really happens and he said it has only happened to him twice and he has done well over a thousand surgeries. So we follow the diet we should be just fine. Congrats on your current weight loss and Good luck with your future journey.

Best wishes take time to heal. imaluckydog

CONGRATULATIONS Bander! Hope your home now and starting to heal. Take things slowly and keep us posted! -BG