So it's Sunday already and that means I make the 4 hour journey to Phoenix later this evening! I'll be meeting up with an old friend and staying in a Motel for that night at the next night. My surgery is Tuesday at 2:00 pm and check-in is at 12:00 noon. =) I cant believe that 8 months of hard work to get this lap band is finally paying off! I've been picturing myself thinner and healthier and more active for a LONG time and I am SO thankful that I have been lucky enough to have everything go through with my surgery!

I'll be taking a robe, slippers, chapstick, tampons (i was advised to bring them just in case), some baby wipes, a camera, a hair tye, my incentive*sp* spirometer I was given at the hospital during testing, and of course my fiance and friend. I AM SO HAPPY!!!!! I can be healthier for my son! I can be thinner on my wedding day! I can be confident in everyday life!

I may not know all of you, or any of you personally, but I want each and every one of you to know that you're doing great! Whether you're going through the motions with your Doctor to have the surgery, pre-op dieting, post-op recently, or for years! We should all be proud that we've made a commitment to even get the band! I pray that my surgery and recovery will go well as well as everyone else being banded on Tuesday or thereafter!

Thank you ALL for your advice, support, words of wisdom, and stories of encouragement! One way or another your posts or replies have helped someone, somewhere!

Love,

Dani.

Hi Dani,

I to am getting ready for my lap band, I am scheduled for Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 @ 8 am in Medford, Or. I am on my 8 days of liquid diet and it is really hard, trying to make sur e to find the right Protein drink to use with a good taste not like a Vitamin taste. I am so excited and scared of this new change, but I am excited because I will be able to have enough energy to spend with my husband and children. Not only that will be able to look in the mirror and like what I see. Good luck in on your surgery I know it will all go well, I am sure you have a good surgeon like I do with well knowledgeable assistances to help with the whole procedure.

Dora

So it's Sunday already and that means I make the 4 hour journey to Phoenix later this evening! I'll be meeting up with an old friend and staying in a Motel for that night at the next night. My surgery is Tuesday at 2:00 pm and check-in is at 12:00 noon. =) I cant believe that 8 months of hard work to get this lap band is finally paying off! I've been picturing myself thinner and healthier and more active for a LONG time and I am SO thankful that I have been lucky enough to have everything go through with my surgery!

I'll be taking a robe, slippers, chapstick, tampons (i was advised to bring them just in case), some baby wipes, a camera, a hair tye, my incentive*sp* spirometer I was given at the hospital during testing, and of course my fiance and friend. I AM SO HAPPY!!!!! I can be healthier for my son! I can be thinner on my wedding day! I can be confident in everyday life!

I may not know all of you, or any of you personally, but I want each and every one of you to know that you're doing great! Whether you're going through the motions with your Doctor to have the surgery, pre-op dieting, post-op recently, or for years! We should all be proud that we've made a commitment to even get the band! I pray that my surgery and recovery will go well as well as everyone else being banded on Tuesday or thereafter!

Thank you ALL for your advice, support, words of wisdom, and stories of encouragement! One way or another your posts or replies have helped someone, somewhere!

Love,

Dani.

@Dora, Thank you and I know how difficult that liquid diet is. I'm still on mine today and tomorrow. I have some family in OR. Beautiful place. I'm excited about the energy as well. I cant wait to go play soccer with my little boy when he's bigger and I'm littler and be able to actually play with him. =) Your surgery is not too far away! Just keep in mind that you'll need to have this kind of strength and will power with liquid diets after your lap band is in! Now is good practice. It's awesome that you're starting your journey, too and you've come pretty far already! GREAT JOB!