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So Wed. is my surgery and today I woke up in a full panic about the surgery. Really?? As hard as I have worked to get to this point, why am I now freaking out about it? I have had surgery before and I honestly do not recall very much about it. I had my tubes tied and to my memory,it was a cakewalk after. I guess I need to calm my nerves and try to settle down. I have so many things to do at work to get them ready for me to be out. I also cleaned my house from top to bottom today and grocery shopped for the family. I also told my kids today and I really need to tell my mother. I am just not sure how she will respond. My hubby and kids are very supportive. I am packing my bag today to ensure I don't forget anything. Did anyone else have a case of nerves before going in?

Good luck Heather!! I think this is the sweetest gift you can give yourself!

LOL! All the way up to being sedated? Now I am wondering what I wear to the hospital? I should be able to wear my regular clothes, right?

Good luck to you too!! I wish my surgery was that early!

The closer I get the more my nerves are jittery. I have had surgery before to have a tubal ligation, but nothing else. I am sure I will not sleep at all Tuesday night.....

As of now, I have only discussed my upcoming surgery with my husband and two bo@workers who see also banded. As we get closer yo the date I will talk with my mom to tell her, but after that, I don't think I will be telling too many more people.

I had the same question. I wanted one also, but decided to wait until after surgery.

Good luck JadaB!

Oh hon, hang in there. Have you been walking?

Tomorrow I meet with my doc and register at the hospital. After tomorrow I have 7 days before my surgery. I am super excited. I made a list of questions for him. 1. What size band are we using and will there be any fill at surgery time? 2. What is the average time of sugery from start to finsh? Expected time in recovery? 3. If the surgery is late in the day will a hospital stay be required? I am sure that there will be more that pop in my head before the morning. As of today I have lost 13 pounds in 7 days on my liquid diet. That is scary to me, but I know it is the diet. I just wonder how another seven days will affect me. I guess that should one of my questions, huh?

Yes I am having it at West Houston. I will keep you updated on how it went. I also exercise. Zumba about four times a week

Yep! But I am on day seven and I finally feel good! I was moody,bitchy and did not feel good until a couple days ago. Hang in there!

Today I stocked up on items I will need after surgery. I got my chewable vitamins and calcium. I also got GAS-X strips and clear liquids. The fifteenth will br here before I know it!

Welcome!! I am getting banded on 2/15 also! Good luck to you!

I am worn down from hunting for it. So Amazon here I come! LOL

Well days three and four were good. I did avoid all of the yummy stuff that they served for the dinner after the service. Thanks to everyone for their well-wishes. Today the team I supervise had a potluck and ordered party trays from Chili's. I did have one boneless wing, but I had three shakes and a 1/2 cup of tomato soup today. Tomorrow I am going to get the remainder of things I need for my surgery. Any hints on where I can find the liquid tylenol?

I got the Gas-X strips also. I am getting the rest of my items tomorrow. Clear liquids, popsicles,etc.... Has anyone been able to find the liquid tylenol?

Today was super busy. I stayed on plan even with my favorite spinach Alfredo pizza being ordered in during our lunch and learn. I had my shake and lots of water. For dinner I had grilled fish,green beans and pineapple chunks. I travel tomorrow to Dallas for my uncles funeral, so I will keep my shakes in my mini cooler before we leave. Once we get there I should be fine.

They needed me to lose ten pounds before and I have already lost it. I started the process in December and I did not get my date until three weeks ago.

Day three of the pre-op diet. I actually was not that hungry today.

We have the same date!

Congrats! Keep us updated!

Good luck!