Tomorrow:

[whippledaddy 5]

Well, I'm all ready. Tomorrow I get my lap banded. No, I get lapbanded. Not my lap banded. Gotta lose a few pounds before I even have a lap.

I've eaten veggies for two weeks. I've just taken the last of three laxatives but I feel fine. Thought the laxatives would be tough, but I don't even think they're worki

[whippledaddy 5]

Yup, they're working.

Glad that's over. Now I can relax with my liquid diet today, watch a little TV, pack my bag. Guess the laxatives weren't so BA

[whippledaddy 5]

I mean I've ate nothing but vegetables for two weeks. You'd think I'd be pretty clean by now.

Well, that should take care of the laxatives, I mean how much can they do? It's not like I've been eating real food, or full meals. So I can finish this post.

As I was saying, it's going to be a relaxing day here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,oops.

talk to ya all later. Gotta go.

[Vera 7]

The best of Luck! Relax...Everything will be just fine!

We'll all be thinking of you! This part of the Journey is over, Your about to start a new one....

Sending my prayers for a speedy recovery

[Iluvharleys 15]

We'll be thinking about you Ryan, It will be over before you know it. Please let us know how you are doing when you reach the other side! :banana

[leatha_g 4]

Poor Ryan! LOL, Sorry you had to do the laxative thing. That's not something I had to do either time, after all they're not operating on your intestines. ?? Oh well, it'll probably serve to make you more comfortable AFTER the surgery anyway.

It's countdown time and I sure wished we could all be there to keep your mind busy before they take you to the OR and to be there waiting when they bring out safely. Just know that I have it from a higher source that everyone here is in fact a LBT Angel and that we will indeed be there in spirit. In body, we'll be praying for an excellent surgery and a very speedy recovery. Don't over-do anything, but when you feel up to it, please let us know that you've returned home safe and sound. We all love you very much and will be anxious to know you're okay.

For now, ((((((((RYAN)))))))) hugs of strength and support that will hopefully sustain you until we can do better.

[Rebeccalee 2]

Oh boy -- I remember that part -- all night long! :Bunny

My thoughts are with you as you start the next phase of your journey.

[DeLarla 22]

laxatives? That's a new one to me. We're all rootin' for ya, Whip! See ya on the banded side!

[blossom 2]

LOL!!! Ryan, you really will be glad you had laxatives when you don't have to "go" for the next few days. We will all be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Good luck to you!! We will miss you terribly so please come back to us as soon as you can!!!

[NY LAPSTER 0]

I really mean it...mine was 11/11 and it was and is a very surreal experience...Everything will go great...The sooner we take the surrealness out of it and learn that this is the reality we have chosen the better we will be..We have chosen a great reality..Go for it and have a great band day.....

[Zoe 6]

Thinking of you, Ryan, as you cross into Bandland. When a lot of us suggested that you do something to take your mind off surgery, repeated dashes to the bathroom wasn't exactly what we had in mind! It gets better, really. You're taking a brave step to reclaim yourself, and we're all going to be thinking of you tomorrow. :banana

[Alexandra 55]

Best of everything, and sincere wishes for a smooth procedure tomorrow, Ryan!! Good luck and remember to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF for a few days to recover. I'm sure you're no good at resting when there's anything that needs to be done, but this really is a time to veg out for a couple of days.

See you soon, here in bandland!! :D

[Lainie 0]

Yea for you! I am glad your day is finally here. You will do great! I will be sending you good vibes.

[LisaMG 5]

This is cool. Whipple Daddy officially becomes one of us! It'll be good to call you a fellow bandster Ryan! I'm happy for you and bid you a speedy recovery. See you in Bandland!

[HarleyNana 10]

Good luck on your journey to find out what you might have been!