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Thank you so much crystal and Vicki.. Will definitely keep you posted!!

OMG!! Nervous and excited.. Surgery is tomorrow.. Have to be there at 745 am.. And we have this stupid hurricane winding up the coast. Any last words of advice? What should I bring to the hospital?? I know I am taking a Xanax in the morning!

Omg.. I cannot tell you how many times my husband told me this!!! He is thinner and was telling me that I need to eat better and exercise. I told him it would be much easier for me once I have lost some initial weight. I have to admit that he is on board more or less now that he has seen my level if commitment these past two weeks on the preop liquid diet. I have lost 12 lbs so far.. Surgery is tomorrow. If you have a good relationship he will eventually get on board just keep explaining that this is NOT easy.. It's life changing. You are doing this for you.. And you need his support! I am sure he is worried that something will happen. Assure him that you want to be healthy and happy. Keep us posted!

I have realized through this whole process that people really can be quite negative.. It sucks and it hurts too . But this is for me.. And about me! Doc told me I am on the verge of being diabetic.. So don't want to go down that road! And I want to be the best me that I can be so I am doing this naysayers be damned! I will take the love and emotional comfort of those who truly do care about me.. The rest I leave to God and thank God for all if you on here.. I am nervous today is the day before I go in.. Have to be at hospital at 745 am tomorrow!

Thank you so much for your positive words of encouragement. I knew some people would be difficult to deal with once this decision was made.. But I have found a great deal of live and support w some others.. So I will focus on the positive rays of sunshine.. And try my best to close the door on the jealous ones!

Chosen.. I totally know how you are feeling.. But everyone is right.. The numbers will go down and your level of happiness will go up now that you have committed to this life change! Good luck girl

Kathy I think you are onto something there! She has made many comments over the past weeks to me.. And she is overweight. I don't think my job will be affected. But I chose not to tell my manager for a reason. I just wish I had never shared!

Thanks for the heads up Anne I got my popsicles today. I bought jello too. And I think I have stock in nectar and isopure at this point lol!!

Thanks so much Vicki! I really appreciate it! I am thinking of filing an HR complaint.. Something that I would never think of doing but man I am so mad!

Has anyone else had to deal with someone telling their personal business to others without their consent? I feel so betrayed by this girl. I need to focus on the fact that my surgery is Monday and not be so consumed by the anxiety that this is causing me but its hard!!

I am in Connecticut.. I don't think I have seen anyone on the boards from CT

And I totally love the mini taco! That made me smile!

Omg Bird.. Has it already been 10 days on this pre op? Wow! That put things into perspective.. The road to the new me is getting so much shorter!

Steelersgurl.. Wishing you luck for tomorrow! Everyone on here will be awaiting your update post!

I have only discussed w/ my two closest work pals.. Haven't told the boss yet.. And I don't think I will.. I am just going to proceed w filing my claim and off I go! I am doing this for me.. And feel like everyone does not need to know at this point.

Yay Sara! Glad it went well.. Good luck for tomorrow.. Keep us posted

My surgery is oct 29th.. Many mixed emotions right now.. A bit anxious too!

Welcome Jason! There is so much support and information on here.. I am amazed at the wonderful people

It's so amazing how different all the surgeons are and the way the process is. I have read some don't have preop liquid diet.. Some do. Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Good afternoon all. Just wanted to introduce myself.. My name is Jen, my surgery date is 10/29. I am having the bypass. I have been on this journey since January of this year and I can't believe it's almost here I am in CT, surgeon is dr barba. Goal is to lose 100 lbs. just found out at my endoscopy that I also have a hernia that needs to be repaired. Has anyone else dealt with this? I am currently doing my 2 week pre-op diet and today I feel like I am STARVING! Just looking for the support of those who share the same goals and struggles ..

Good luck and positive wishes coming your way melon pie! Hope all goes well!