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OK, after reading this whole thread, I need to add my 2 cents. Lipstick- You actually can buy "Twinkies" again, though they are packaged under Little Debbie as a cloud cake or some such nonsense. Re: the cool table- Oh PLEASE let me sit here! I'm fun once you get to know me. Re: the donut/ sloppy Joe. I don't think I could handle that at all! Sleeve/ no sleeve/ esophagus/ no esophagus! LOL Re: jager bombs in the recovery room. Let's do it. My biggest fear is how terrible I will feel in the recovery room. Let's just cover it with alcohol baby! That may be all.

So cool!! I'm July 1 too!

OH, hold the phone-- I thought the man was ALWAYS supposed to do most of the work?!? Just kidding! OP- awesome for you! Can't wait to have that increased energy!

My doctor's post op plan is Water/ ice day of surgery, clear liquids day after surgery, full liquids post op day 2. I have to stay in hospital until I can handle full liquids well.

I JUST posted about an hour ago about how excited I was and then just a few minutes ago a HUGE wave of anxiety came over me. I know this is the right decision, but it is MAJOR surgery too. I imagine our emotions are gonna roller coaster for a while before and probably after the surgery. I will tell you that you are NOT the only one having these feelings. I'm totally in your boat!

SO, I finally got called back from my doctor's office and I have all my dates scheduled! Pre op testing day is June20 Pre op dr visit day is June 25 SURGERY is July 1!! I am so excited. I wanted my date in June (as soon as possible really) but ever since I heard "July 1" I have been falling in LOVE with that date. I mean, it's the beginning of the month. (How many of us used to start diets on the first of the week, first of the month, first of the year, whatever?) And it's near independence day. I am getting a new life as the country is celebrating our independence. OK, so I am getting way too deep in my thoughts here. I'm just super duper excited about having a date! :D :D

GOOD LUCK!!!! See ya on the sleeved side!

This is AWESOME! so funny what some peopl etake for granted that we get so excited about! I can't wait until regular towels cover me!

I'm in southern ohio, but going to Columbus for my surgery. I would love to have a buckeye nut as my sleeve buddy!!!

I'm July 1 too! In Ohio. Can't wait. So much to do to get ready!

Soooo fun!

Yippee!!!! Can't wait for my clothes to hang!!!!!

I LOVE this list. I can't wait to do all these things. I hate going to the mall and sitting on a bench to watch my kiddo play in the play area. I am such a kid myself. I wanna play too!! And the dresses! I HATE going to church now. For no reason other than all I have are long maxi dresses, because all of my cute short skirts don't fit. And I refuse to buy more clothes at this size.

This was a really big deal to me as well. Growing up with 2 older brothers, I ALWAYS got all the jokes and such. I guess that is what brothers are for? But I am realy surprised that both my brothers have stepped up and are supportive. They don't know much, but we aren't really geographically close, so I haven't shared everything. Sorry your brother is not stepping up. As you said- maybe he will after surgery?

I tried to stay out of the nonsense as much as possible, since I am here for support and not nastiness. But I will say that I haven't seen a lot of support from you toward any other poster. I have only seen snide, rude comments. At first I was prone to defend you in the other posts that went on FAR too long about Mexico vs USA vs Texas. But this one was just totally uncalled for! UGH!

My doctor doesn't require a pre op diet at all, just nothing to eat/ drink the morning of surgery. I know that some people are hard core "you should do pre op liquids for x number of days", but I tried yesterday, and was in bed by 7pm with a KILLER migraine. I have too much stuff to do prior to surgery to worry about feeling terrible too doing something I am not required to do.

I was purchasing a new (NOT MATERNITY) bathing suit and the cashier said "oh my daughter-in-law wore this when she was pregnant too. You will look cute in it". I just gave her a dirty look and walked away. I also wore a "trapeze tunic" shirt to church once, and some nosy old lady patted my belly and said "is our church family going to get bigger soon?" Very obvious on both counts what they were trying to say.

I am 5'9" and 256, totally apple shape. I agree it helps to be tall, but I am tired of hearing people say "you don't need to have surgery, you carry your weight well". Um, I don't WANT to carry my weight at all! :-P I would be thrilled wearing a size 10!! Looking to have surgery in late June/ early July, IF I ever get my doctors office to call me with a date.

Are all the Protein Shakes so sugary? I first thought it was another different addition to my smoothie I was adding, but stopped that when I started getting serious with the Protein shakes. So I"m making mine with 1% milk, and it tastes like melted ice cream. And thoughts?

What's the reasoning behind the sippy cups? Just wondering. So exciting!!!

Well, I went to the educational forum in late February, saw surgeon in mid April, did all the required clearances in May, and just got notified from insurance that it was approved! So now I am just waiting on the dr office to call me with a date. I can't wait! I am sure that the people I meet here will be very helpful as I move forward in this crazy journey!'