Well, I'm either in shock or this is really no big deal to me.

I'm having surgery that will change my life forever about 6 hours from now and I had absolutely no problem sleeping last night.

I made it through 22 days of shakes without being hungry, moody or cheating. I have another 14 days of shakes starting this afternoon. I wonder if that will be just as easy.

Not drinking water for the next 6 hours is going to hurt. I should be nice and parched by the time I get to the hospital.

Today is not only notable for my surgery but it also marks the day that:

• 95 pounds weight loss
  
• 100 pounds left to lose
  
• NO longer morbidly obese!
  

I want to thank everyone on this site (except of course the idiots that told me I know nothing and shouldn't give advice because I'm not banded). I don't wear my feelings on my arm and may come across as I think I know everything but I wouldn't know a thing without reading about your experiences, questions and answers. I don't ask a lot of questions because for the most part, you've all done that for me.

Pre-Surgery ticker!

Post-Surgery ticker!

Good luck and congrats in advance.

Along with you I find all the answers to my questions by reading and reading all the posts on this site.

You are amazing to have lost 95 lbs before the band, and will be so successful after you are banded in losing the rest of your weight. You are an inspiration.

Good luck to you on your big day! I'm sure the surgery will go smoothly since you've followed the pre-op so carefully. Be prepared to become a better burper!

Good Luck I know you will do well. You have shown great discipline in loosing all the wieght you did pre-surgery. I have no doubt you will be successful and obtain your goal.

I KNOW TODAY IS THE DAY AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE W/ U & UR FAMILY! REMEMBER THAT EACH DOCTOR/HOSPITAL HAVE THEIR OWN WAY OF DOING THINGS. FOLLOW YOURS AND YOU'LL BE FINE..THE DOCTOR CAME TO SEE ME AFTER THE SURGERY AND I CONFESSED TO HIM I HAD 2 SUSHI ROLLS..HE LAUGHED SO MUCH IT WAS FUNNY!!...GOOD LUCK LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DOIN.................

Wishing you all the best for a smooth surgery and recovery. I just know you are gonna do great w/this because you have already done so great pre-op. The band will help you get the rest off and KEEP IT OFF, most importantly!!! I always love reading your posts and look forward to hearing how well you are doing after surgery. :->

Good luck, you wont need it, and say yes to drugs!

Well, I'm banded and home.

It was rather uneventful. I have a little discomfort which I think/ope is gas but other than that, absolutely no pain.

Thanks for all of the kind words folks!!

Glad you made it through without problems. I enjoy reading your posts and you will do great.

Glad to hear it...