turtle lips

Tomorrow morning, 8am, can't wait! I'm so ready for this, but I'm also nervous. I'm glad to see everyone whose already had their surgery in Feb is doing well. Can't wait to be over with this and start my new path.

Okay, you guys are freaking me out (and making me laugh). I go in tomorrow morning. My doc said I didn't need to poop before I left. Thank God. I'm a home pooper. I'm glad you are all doing well, and will join in hopefully later tomorrow. Not looking forward to the catheter....

Hi! I'm new! Been reading blogs for the last couple of weeks and now it's time to post :-). Band to RNY revision on 2/19/13 so please add me to your Fab Febs :-)
I have 4 kids (12 girl, 10 boy, 7 boy, and 3 girl). Happily married for 16 years.
You all are so amazing and inspiring! Your amazing journeys are awesome to follow as I venture on mine. I did not have to do any Pre-op diet for my band in 2007. This time I have a new to me and MUCH better doc for revision to RNY.
I started the liver reduction diet Jan 31 then went to liquid only on Feb 11. Tomorrow is Clear Liquids only then Tuesday is the BIG DAY! I won't know for sure I got the RNY til I wake up abs someone tells me. My doc scheduled both procedures - band and port removal then RNY for same OR time block. 4 to 4 1/2 hours! Doesn't that seen long?! I know that's total time for the OR which included prep, surgery, and clean up. Anyone else with something similar?
I'm nervous, anxious, excited all at the same time. Thanks for letting me join your group!

My plan was to also tell as few people as possible. My husband and two daughters know, and a few good friends. I've been trying to decide if I need to tell anyone else. The closer I get to my surgery date, the more I think I'll tell others after the fact. I'm not ashamed of the surgery, I'm ashamed of the fact I got this big to begin with and now need to have surgery to help me loose it.

I did the same, asked my husband to go, he was all like, "you don't need surgery, you can do it yourself" and by the end of the seminar, he understood and has been great support for me. I'm sure your husband will come around and see its the best thing for YOU. Good luck with your surgery!

Did I mention I have the sweetest kiddo ever?? He knew I brought a pillow to hold when I cough. He came up to visit me last night and had bought me a valentines pillow pet to hold...works like a charm, perfect size.

I guess to one self it's like I LOOK THE SAME!! Second Opinion Are Good!! Thank you!!

four and a half days!!!! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.....
HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 246

Yay surgery scheduled for February 11th

Can't believe only 7 more days till my GB Feb14 at 9.30 have to be there at 8 and lucky no bowl prep but with the shakes there very well cleaned out already

Turtle lips and daluvoflife gotcha both added, welcome!
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It's my last weekend before I start my pre-op diet. I'm getting super excited, but at the same time, not looking forward to having a liquid diet. My husband is going to take me to the Melting Pot (never been there) for an early Valentines dinner. What did you do, or are you planning to do, with your last weekend?

As fun as this topic is, I was kind of scared of it at first, but seeing as surgery is tomorrow... here I go!
I can't wait to...
Stop pretending I'm afraid or don't like things bc I don't feel comfortable or won't fit (roller coasters/ dancing/ planes)
Not be so winded when walking/ climbing/ hiking
Set a good, healthy example for my students
Find a man who loves me and not a boy who is okay being with me as long as no one really knows
Have a baby (one day
Not be embarrassed and feel like everyone is thinking "what is she doing here?" at "regular" clothing stores
Be as beautiful as my sis
Not sweat so much (hopefully- maybe it's just the genes lol)
Buy CHEAP, CUTE clothes
Be PROUD of my eating habits
LIKE to exercise
Travel, take a celebratory trip
Not have food as my hobby (what will be my hobby? lol)
Feel more comfortable in heels (is that possible?)
Cross my legs without holding my foot to pin them together *ugh*
Not worry about sliding into a booth, sitting in stadium chairs, etc.
Not knocking people out of the way when trying to squeeze through some where
Have better control and agility of my body
Feel better
Be normal
NEVER BE IN THIS STATE AGAIN!!!!
Good luck to us all

I love this!
I want to be able to:
Shop in a normal store(so sick of shopping in a speciality fat store)
Wear shorts and a tank top!
Feel positive about life again!
Be able to keep up with my daughter!
Go running
Wear high boots and a pair of heels
And not be the biggest in my family.

Im starting a thread on things you cant wait to do/accomplish after surgery..
I can't wait...
for that moment where I don't have to use a beach towel after a shower!
till I can ride my bike with my daughter without my tire going flat the moment I hop on the bike!
to give my daughters a bath with out running out of breath!
till I can take my boyfriend out on a date to his favorite place Six Flags without being in fear that the security lock on the roller coaster wont fit me or I wont fit in the seat period!
till I can play hide n seek with my daughter and be able to run without feeling like I'm about to collapse!
till food is no longer something I seek for comfort yet only for necesity because my body needs nutrients not because my emotions need to be fed!

I am less than 3 weeks post-op but i have lots of things i'm looking forward to:
-being able to buy/wear boots that'll fit over my calves
-flying and not having to get a seatbelt extender
-hike with my friends without wanting to die
-wear shorts for the first time in ???
-shop in a store that isn't just for big girls
-go to an amusement park and ride a roller coaster and not being afraid i won't fit and being miserable standing on my feet all day.
-buying a bra at Victoria Secret!
Important things to remember on a day when i am missing friends, family and food.< /p>