Melissa D

I don't mean any offense, but most people are "good to go" except for the money. Money is why I didnt do this 10 years sooner! Is there any way you can take out a home equity loan? With a low credit score, unless you're friendly with a banker lol, then you're probably out of luck for now. Have you looked into prosper.com? Do you own a car outright? Have anything you can put up for collateral or anything you can sell? If you have exhausted all your other avenues, I guess you'd just have to work on improving your credit score over the next year or two then try again.

My mom and I are both just taking one carry on a piece - I'm going to take a light backpack and I'm finding that I really don't need much at all. I wish I could take my body pillow, but it's a little too big for my backpack I'll be really missing it after surgery!

I already have a few things packed and my surgery is 2 weeks from today. I thought it was just me lol!

Me too! I'm starting the diet on Tuesday and I might be a little crazy, but i'm looking forward to it My husband says that I will change my mind after a day, but we'll see lol.

I bought a sample pack too, thanks!

I was just looking for a pair of big, comfy yoga pants to wear home from the hospital lol. My surgery isn't until May 15th (just over 2 weeks!), but I like to plan ahead And as I was going through all these clothes, I start tossing a bunch into a garage sale pile. If it's too big right now, it will definitely be too big after my 2 week Pre-op diet, then surgery. How liberating to think that I will never wear those sizes again. I have a brand new pair of shorts from Walmart with the tags still on it (clearance for $1!) in the next size up. Just waiting for when I will fit into it some day. How depressing that thought was. I also found a big pile of running skorts, racer tops & other exercise clothes from when I did Couch 2 5K a few years ago. I stopped running due to calf pain which I haven't been diagnosed, but I believe I have peripheral artery disease. I sincerely hope it goes away because I like running and want it to be a goal to run a marathon some day (if it goes away). One of my heroes is Dean Karnazes - I recently met him at a 5K in Kansas City. Anyway, it was exciting to get rid of all those clothes & I just had to share. Half my closet is gone now though!!! Looking forward to new, smaller clothes soon

Is anyone worried about dying? I know the chances are really slim, but I can't help but keep thinking about it. I'm also going to write letters to my husband & sons for them to read in case I die. I just feel like I need to be prepared. But i'm also the type that I've already made a spreadsheet of what to do with I insurance money in case my husband and I both happened to die at once. I just feel its important to be prepared

I am too!! Surgery May 15, right after finals I just have to pass Micro this summer & I start the rest of the nursing program in the fall.

My coordinator is Christi & i'm in communication with her. I already tried to change flights but i'm out of the window to make changes Oh well it will work out i'm sure, I just get to stress out about it for awhile first!

And I just checked again and the ticket prices r back up to $350-$400 each. Looks like I did okay, even if I have to pay for a night in a hotel.

2bsmallagain, we were also going to drive (from KC) & I anticipated fuel would be less than $300 (3,400 miles round trip @ $3.75/gal, 45 mpg). BUT last night, on a whim, I found flights for $200 each including insurance. My mom is going with me, so for $400, we shaved several days off our trip & paid about the same or less by the time you factor in hotels. I just knew it was too good to be true!

Well crap....decided to fly because it was the same price as driving. Money is a big issue, I've maxed myself out to get this surgery! It's looking like I might have to stay in San Diego the previous night instead of Tijuana...I don't know yet, but am guessing that they won't discount me the money for not staying in Tijuana the night before. This sucks

Uh oh.... I didn't know that & booked my flight last night & am departing San Diego at 6:15am!!! Yikes, I wasn't thinking about customs, etc. I hope this won't be a huge problem. Aren't the borders open 24/7?

I'm driving (along with my mom) about 27 hours away to have my surgery. I'll be in the hospital for 2 nights after then a hotel nearby for another 2 nights. I am wondering about what I'm going to be drinking on the way home. I won't have huge access to a microwave or hot water.... We'll be on the road for 2-3 days, depending on how I'm feeling. Any advice for super easy travel stuff, yet still getting in my protein?

I don't think I've seen anything bad about him on here, but I did read a few negative things about him on obesity help, so I chose to spend $500 extra & go with Dr. Garcia....truthfully though I think most surgeons have a problem here or there (whether it's their fault or not) but you just don't necessarily hear about it. I'd get really worried if I heard repeated accounts of bad things though.

I've been thinking about that. Wasn't sure about buying them in advance since everyone says that your taste changes though after surgery.... And I believe I can get those at GNC right, so not too hard to find?

Where did you get the free samples from shortypants? I'm the plan ahead type and really, really want to stock up on stuff, but I'm refraining due to everyone's advice.

I was told I had to do the finally three days of the diet (bmi 34.5) but I've decided that i'm doing the whole two weeks. I've been eating like a pig and I somewhat feel like starting the diet (may 1!) will be a relief of sorts. Of course, I may change my mind once i'm on it lol

I recently heard a story about an old friend of the family whom supposedly had WLS (don't know the kind) and she only lost 20 lb right after then gained it back... Just wondering how often something like that happens? I am pretty much set on getting SKINNY after I am sleeved with Dr. Garcia May 15 (yay!) and feel like this is my last hope. I would be absolutely devastated if it didn't work.

Oh, and another thing that made me inquire is that someone on another thread (gastric sleeve) said they they lost 11 lb pre-op then gained 3 after so the surgery wasn't a success for them. I don't want this to happen to me! How does that happen?!?