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@@dancingqueene my advice to you.. if they say no..appeal appeal appeal. I have been told that some insurances say no automatically and that the appeal process is where you get your approval. This was definitely the case with mine. I have never cried as much as I did thru this process. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am now scheduled for October 8th surgery!

@@60&goin4it biotin mouth spray can be found at target, walgreens or cvs...ear plugs, great idea!!!

What’s everyone packing to take to the hospital? What are our must haves?? For me it seems to be chapstick, fuzzy socks and gas x...anyone?

@laughingmyassoff2015..omg!! That is greatness!! I 100 percent agree with you...this is a head thing! We just have to remember we are stronger then our immediate desires. And I keep reminding my Co workers about how cute I think i am now... can you imagine how full of myself I am going be at 100 pounds down!! Lol

Food funeral #2 happened last night. Brazilian steak house...it was a long, miserable night! But it did help me reflect on why this surgery is so important, why I make such horrible eating choices and how much better I am going to feel. I also realized that the idea of the "food funeral" somehow gave me permission to eat to the point of toxicity. I think I learned that there is a tiny bit of panic in me about the surgery and it is almost like I am trying to jam everything in out of fear that I will never taste any of it again. And this is just not the case. So even tho the food itself made me ill, I feel like I had a mental victory and brought to the surface some hidden fears!

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@@395Ron I really need to fo that too! Have three closets to tackle. During my recovery, I would really like to set up an eBay store for the clothes I outgrow. I tend to spend too much on my clothes and would love to get a little of it back! I have been reading that there is even a chance our shoes will become too big!! When is your surgery date again, Ron?

11 days and counting....how is everyone feeling? I am worried I might have a cold coming on and wonder if I should go ahead and get an appointment with my GP.

@kimvox66...you got this!!! I am exactly one week behind you! And have the exact same feelings about the pre op diet. I like not having to worry about what I have to eat!! Liquids is easy for me!! My fear seems to be waning as my excitement is waxing!!! Lol, like my moon analogy there????

Had a lunch time food funeral today...so not feeling good right now!!!

I've said it before and I will say it over and over again.... we've got this!!

@395Ron.. The Polar Express!!

Tomorrow morning will be 14 days and counting!!!! Oh my goodness, I am soooo excited I might bust!!!

Tomorrow morning will be 14 days and counting!!!

@doctordilly. We are only going to be a day apart! I can honestly say I am equal parts excited and scared. I start pre op next week and I think i am ready to get this ball rolling! I am sick and tired of carrying all this weight around on my bad hip. Hopefully as I lose my bad hip will not be my bad hip any longer! And ohhhh the shopping that is going to be going on this time next year!!!!! Good luck to you and get ready cuz here we go!!! @@feedee thank you so much for offering to answer questions. I feel that I have asked every question I possibly could but I know more will creep up and knowing there is someone close to my start date to ask is very comforting! I hope each day only gets easier for you and I just know you are going to rock this journey!

@395Ron...you are doing the sleeve, correct?

Irishaggie.. I am having my surgery at Herman Memorial Southeast on Beamer and Astoria with Dr. Ken Hollis October 8th! Thank you so much for the comments. I bounce back in forth in my feelings. I know for the most part I am so excited but I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared too. The needles are my greatest fear but I hate to feel bad so worried about how I am going to feel for the days immediately following surgery. But then I get a grip and remind myself how bad this weight has been making me feel for years!! Girl, our whole lives are about to change!!! I tease the girls at work that I am so full of myself now, Lord help them when I am skinny!! I am 16 days and counting! 13 for you! If you need anything just hollar. I think i am going to get a pedi and a massage the day before mine. If you live anywhere near Pearland, call our Spa, Luxe Salon and Spa, and I will personally give you a Pedicure at a great discount to help relax you!! Where is your surgery going to be at? You can also add me on facebook if you would like. Edie Smith Steer (edie091371@yahoo.com ). @@irishaggie forgot to tag you! See above post

@barber44... I am doing the exact same thing!!! Everyone keeps telling me to stop but I just can't!!!

@Laughingmyassoff2015. You've got this!!

Ohhh and guys I bought dome Biotine Dry mouth spray today too that I heard can be a life saver after surgery!

@60&goin4it..... I bought Cake Batter chap stick today!!!! It made me feel good to know I was going to be putting something sweet on my lips if not on my mouth!!! I also bought some non flavored nutrogena lip balm just in case I am taste and smell sensitive after surgery! I think i am going to ask for something for anxiety right before surgery!! I have not bought any smaller clothes...I have some things I had outgrown so my plan is to use those for a while.

@Dar200..my surgery date is October 8th. The cream I got is Nivea firming cream . I have heard really great things from several people. I uploaded a pic for you. I hope it posts! When is your surgery set for?

Well shopping today helped. I am after all the biggest shop-a-holic in the world. I purchased things I read on the forums that were said to be helpful, i.e. gas x strips, mouth moistener spray, firming lotion, chapstick and a really soft nightgown,robe and socks for the hospital! My greatest fear so far is all the needles that will be coming with this surgery. I am a hard stick and am terrified of the process. One of our clients is head of the children's hospital and suggested LMX cream for me to use to numb the areas. He said they use it all the time on children and it really helps. He said to use Tegaderm patches to cover it. Just thought I would throw that out there if anyone shares my fears!

I am shopping today for my hospital trip and after care. This just got real!