Well it's time. Time to start my new life. I have to admit, I am not sure if I am more excited or more nervous. Tomorrrow, I start my pre-surgery diet. I have my surgery two weeks from Tomorrow. So my mind is racing and I am already having trouble sleeping because I cant turn it off. Can I do this? Will I be successful? Will I spend all this money for nothing? Can I stay motivated? Will I make it thru the surgery? Will I make my family, friends and self proud or will I be terribly discouraged when I dont do as well as I want? I dont do "hungry" well. Obviously or I wouldnt be in this spot. Will I even be able to do the two week pre-op diet? I am starved just thinking about it. LOL So today they are having a pitch in dinner at work. I guess this will be my last day to participate in "normal for me" eating. I am ready for this, I can do this. I want to be healthy for my kids. I want to see grand children some day and I want to be beautiful for my husband. I want to be able to take care of my parents, not have them take care of me because of comorbidities. I CAN DO THIS!!!!! READY START GO..... IN THE MORNING.

You will do great! There will be lots of questions and wondering if you are doing the right thing right up to surgery day. At least for me it was. I was banded on 3/30/09 and just had my first fill a couple of hours ago. I still believe it was the right decision for me and for my family. God Bless!

Well, I started my preop diet yesterday. Im doing 1000 cal a day or less till sunday then im on clear liquids from sunday til surg date which is next friday. Wish me luck, the 1000 calorie a days been hard, I've been battling with myself, but, hey....its worth it. I haven't been able to sleep either. My mind is too busy.

Good luck to you!!!! You will do fantastic and yes, this is a wonderful beginning to the new you. I was banded on april 22nd, and I don't regret a thing. It will be challenging for you during the pre op eating phase, but you can do it! After this is all over with, you will be wondering what you were so nervous about to begin with. The best advice I can give you, is to STICK TO DOCTORS ORDERS and you will do great!!!! Congradulations and welcome!!!!!