BellaBean

I finally got my preop testing done a week before surgery date! They "forgot" to call me and set up a time, thank god one nurse spotted this! So it went good! While taking my BP the nurse looked at me and said "Girl you got skinny arms! Let me get out my smaller arm cuff." LOL made my day to hear someone say I had skinny arms. I have been real nervous lately about the 5th. This is my FIRST surgery ever. So I chatted with the nutritionist today (shes a gastric patient as well) and she made me feel so much at ease! She really gave me confidence that I will be just fine. I asked her if I had to wait to have sex and she said 'Do you think you can wait until you leave the hospital?' :wink2: My husband has a demanding job and wont be able to be there for my surgery so I am bummed but my MIL is flying in to take care of me for a few days. I can't sleep thinking about surgery over and over again. So talk to me! How are you feeling as the date approaches?

That sounds good. I also love the old one of New Year Knock Outs but we deserve our own! Can anyone make a cute design for our sigs?

Oh the Beneprotien is on Walgreens.com ONLY place I found it

Sippy cup?! Thats genius! My doctors list is: ~Gas X ( I bought the dissolving strips) ~Liquid Multivitamin (I found Centrum in a liquid) ~SF popsicles (for dry throat) ~SF Jello ~Broth ~SF beverages (I prefer water) ~Protein drinks ~Mini spoons to help you eat smaller (Im buying a baby spoon) ~Beneprotien ( I found this on my own. Its has no taste and even better NO SMELL! 5g of Protein in each serving so great to add to yogurt of water) STAGE 2 ITEMS ~Food processor ~Eggs, tuna, canned chicken, low fat mayo ~Cream Soups ~SF pudding ~Oatmeal ~Instant mashed potatoes ~Yogurt I still have a few small things to pick up as far as food but I am well stocked for now. Oh and my DVR is loading with good things to watch during down times. :party:

January 5th!

Triwest was easy here! It took me about 3 weeks to go throught the process. Would of been less if my Dr. wasnt so booked. I delayed surgery due to work but everything was so dang easy. Good luck!

I am 5'4". That is crazy we do have a lot in common! Its so crazy that in a month we will be banded. What kind of pre-op diet are you on?

Enjoy your last night!

I start pre-op on December 22nd so not Xmas goodies for me. I go in on Monday the 5th for the surgery. I cant wait for them to start up a section for 2009!

I just went and looked at your pictures. You are hot! Wow, screw my advice of taking care of your looks, you already have that down!

I know its already been said but confidence makes a huge difference! After loosing all that weight I am sure you are beaming with confidence too. I also notice that if you dress nice and show that you care about your body, that really gets a guy going. Yes I am married but my husband still has a wondering eye. He will check out a plus size girl especially if they show confidence in their walk. As bigger girls I know we can get overlooked easier by some men. That is why its important to take the extra effort to look good! Also congrats on all your weight loss!

I plan on getting a line from a song. Don Henley- Boys of Summer: "Don't look back, you can never look back" I also plan on getting both my feet done but thats not for my surgery, just me!

I have surgery in exactly 1 month! OMG thats so weird to say!

yes I met him and he was very informative! I purposely delayed my surgery date because of work. It seems so far away but then i count the days and I get super excited! I hope today with the surgeon went well!

Congrats! We share the same surgery date!

I have been curious about this as well. I just assumed they didnt want you to use smoking as a replacement for eating.

Carly I HAD one but it broke like a month ago. I love it! Get it! If I have another sex toy party I will invite you for sure to check it out!

I was told meal replacements are fine for pre-op but not during post-op. The actually difference between the two? I have no clue!

That right there gave me something to look forward to! Congrats on your NSV!

I worry about a droopy vagina! But I know I'd rather be thin with a droopy vagina then fat with a plump one! I am sure exercise will help tone up everything too.

Did anyone else notice the recent change for Tricare coverage?! I remember just months ago you had to have 2 comorbs to be approved. This helps my greatly since I only have one. 'Is 100 pounds over ideal weight for height and bone structure and has one of these associated conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cholecystitis, narcolepsy, Pickwickian syndrome, hypothalamic disorders or severe arthritis of the weight-bearing joints'

Congrats on a great date! I have only seen my surgeon once too. I would call the office and maybe one of the nurses can set you up with another appt if you want to discuss your reflux. So far I have hit the gym to help with getting me in Exercise Mode!

I agree we are tired of doing it ourselves. That was really the wrong thing to say to a bunch of sexual people in the Powder Room the jokes can go on for pages! Oh and as for a dildo in my Cheerios? I wouldnt imagine starting my day any other way!:biggrin:

I am 24 and still uncomfortable asking a friend or even my OB. It takes a lot for me to be uncomfortable too. Thanks for the advice! If all fails I have internet to look things up lol