My will and advanced directive are done, the dishes are washed, the house is clean, my bag is packed, I had my last meal (waffle with butter)...I am ready.

I am no longer nervous...I am resolute. Tomorrow morning I begin my transformation back to...me.

Wish me luck ....see you on the other side...

Congrats on your new journey! What did they give you for pain? My doc recommended the gas x strips that melt on your tongue.

Congrats on making it through my surgery is tuesday and I will take your advise on the pain killers..LOL!

I asked for Deloted (sp) 2mg...I take one pill every 2 hrs instead of 2 every four....it keeps me comfortable, not pain-free.

As for the Gasx strips...over priced gimmic....buy the generic pills or chews...they have 2x the active ingredient and cost much less...it will help some, but nothing will prepare you for or solve the post-op gas pain you will likely experience. Just going to have to suck it up I am afraid....

I found a watery cream of wheat day 3+ makes me feel better than Jello or any cold liquid....I will be thinking of you!