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I am sitting in pre-op. I've had my blood thinner and anti-nausea med, IV is in. I go into surgery at 12:10. I am still totally calm. I think it may be because I lost a good friend suddenly 2 days ago. Her death at 30, although probably unrelated to obesity, has reinforced my desire to be healthier. I will post again this evening

I leave in an hour and a half for my surgery. I am completely calm. Weird? I am so excited to start my new life!! Good luck everyone!!!

I felt the same way once I got my surgery date. I had nightmares and got shaky when I thought about the actual procedure. Now that I am two days away from surgery I am no longer nervous. I am really excited and ready to meet the new me!

I get sleeved on 2/6. I am too busy to be nervous buy not too busy to be excited!!

Best of luck!!!

I love this idea!

Hi Susie. I was a diet Dr. Pepper junkie. I tried cutting back but I just kept breaking promises to myself. You may be able to stick to just one soda per day. I found it to be nearly impossible. I went cold turkey a couple of months ago. I had a hellacious headache for about a week and I was miserable. Once that was over I was great! I have extremely long days and find that I do not need the boost. I drink crystal light all day long and I start my day off with decaf coffee. I have not cheated at all since I quit caffeine. I think it is important to go through the withdrawals before surgery. I know how hard it is. Best of luck to you!!

Congratulations!!

Me too! I am so freakin' excited. I'm going shopping this weekend so my kids and I are ready for the first few weeks post-op. I don't have to do a pre-op liquid diet so I'm not struggling too much. Superbowl Sunday will be a challenge though. Best of luck to you!

Congrats on getting this far! I, too, am counting down the minutes until surgery and wanting to eat EVERYTHING. Just remember...you're gonna be a skinny b!tch soon :) Unfortunately, being skinny doesn't taste like cake....mmmm...cake.

Hi all! My name is Cathy. I am a 34 year old single mom of 4 teens ages 14-17. I am scheduled for surgery on 2/6. My personal goal is to fit into my 15 year old daughters clothing (size 7) and play football with my boys without feeling like I am going to die. I have always wanted to do more outdoorsy stuff - rock climbing, rafting, etc. - and I am looking forward to having a body that accommodates that type of lifestyle!

Hi everyone:) I am new and I am getting sleeved on 2/6 in Richmond, CA. Needless to say, I'm EXCITED!! I have been having surgery nightmares lately...apparently I am scared too. LOL Is anyone else from the bay area?

Thank you all so much! I was really starting to worry about this stage. The baked ricotta sounds yummy. Now I have some ideas about what to buy to be prepared

Hi all, I am scheduled for surgery on 2/6 and I am trying to get everything (work, home, kids, kitchen) ready. I am good with the stage 1 and 2 foods, the pureed foods however....not appealing at all! What worked for all of you? I have been told that baby food (stage 1, meats) is the easiest to manage. There has got to be a more palatable alternative! Thanks