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Thank you so much for all the suggestions - keep them coming...my list making is on over-drive!! Catherine - I LOVE your blog, I'm reading the entire thing!! The soup recipes are fantastic...I'm a total foodie and LOVE to cook (and eat clearly which is why I'm here)...the recipes you have posted are great! I'm getting more energized and excited now! Bring.It.On!! :thumbup:

What are the things you needed on surgery day and post-surgery to make your life easier and make you comfortable? I'm trying to prepare by freezing some broths/soups and was just wondering what else I should be putting in my aresenal to make sure everything goes as smoothly/comfortably/successfully as possible. Please include it all from your favorite cup to lip gloss, heating pad etc. :thumbup: Thank you guys so much!!

Thank you everyone for the advice. When I told my daughter about the surgery she was very concerned and suggested that we have a low key birthday at home on her actual birthday (the day after my surgery) and something more fun out on another day when grandma will be here (my mom is coming the week after surgery to lend a hand). I really love that kid. :thumbup: My husbands graduation obviously can't be rescheduled and I will have help that day with my In-Laws, and I SOO don't want to reschedule (and my husband doesn't want me too either), so I'm going to go for it and hope for the best. Worst case scenario is that I miss it - and my loving husband understands that it is a possibility. I'm sure i'll be around ALOT more asking tons of questions so thanks for all the advice and input!! :smile:

Hi everyone - I'm Amy and my surgery date is scheduled for May 19th, 2010. So excited and nervous all at the same time!!!

Hi! I'm new here - my name is Amy and I have just been approved by my insurance for banding and my date is set for May 19th. My question is - that is a pretty big week for us as far as activity. My daughter's 9th birthday is the 20th, and my husbands college graduation is the 22nd - which means my IL's will be in town. Will I be ok and able to attend graduation. DD's birthday will be dinner out and cake (which obviously I will not be partaking in, but I'd like to be present). It's a good time for us though because my husband typically travels for work and will be home on vacation. My mom will be here the following week to lend a hand if needed. Am I crazy to try to fit it all in? I've previously had 3 c/sections and a nasty hernia repair surgery so I'm no stranger to pain and post surgery discomfort - but I'm older now and a bit more nervous this time. :scared2: Thanks!!

I am going to be attending the educational seminar on October 22nd with Mid-Atlantic Weight Loss. I was so happy to find this thread. Please keep the stories coming - I'm anxious to get started and hear more!! ~Amy