Evolution0106

I would really like some information from those of you who have already had the surgery in regards to excess skin from the weight. I know that the health benefits are greater than the issue of excess skin, but I have to be honest and say that it has definetly crossed my mind a few times here in my pre-op stage. My surgery is set for 2/5/09.

Thanks for the encouragements! I really appreciate it...and thanks for the heating pad info. I wouldn't have even thought about it. :confused:

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 5th. I've been on my pre-op diet for 4 days and have lost about 10 pounds. My insurance wouldn't cover the expenses so I'm a cash patient. My diet isn't a liquid one...and let me tell you, after hearing/reading some of you who have to just do liquids for 2 weeks, I feel for you!!! :confused: I'm having a really hard time with the protein shakes tho! They are horrible!!! (Of course, this coming from someone who would love to drink nothing more than mt dew until it comes out of my pores!!) Good luck to all of you Febs!!!!

I'm new to the site, but have been reading some things on here and realize I am not the only one with Pre-Op jitters! It's nice knowing I'm not the only one "freaking" out about the whole thing. Any ideas on how to handle being as anxious as I am? I still have 10 days till surgery and I'm already second guessing myself. I can't imagine how it will be 2 days before. Also, I did read on one of the posts someone mentioned getting a heating pad. What exactly will I need that for?