Well, just a little update, was supposed to leave BWI at 5:10 and the left engine would not turn over so about 1.5 hours later, they got it fixed and we are on our way, love having wifi on the plane! Mom is at the hotel near DFW, we will leave tomorrow morning for San Diego and then on to Mexicali!

I took my daughter's pillow, has cute little hearts all over it (already had a few looks from other passengers...). This is my oldest and she has the worst time with me leaving so I gave her my pillow and took hers, I hope this helps her get through the next 5 days.

I will update as I can and also give Mom a tutorial on VSGtalk so she can update if I am unable to after surgery.

Take care! If anyone is on Chat right now, you got my undivided attention for the next 3 hours! Long flight!

Question: how much should I tip Ernesto and the nurses? Thanks!

Angie

Good luck!!!! I will scoot on down and make some room on the bench!!

YAY YAY Angie, I'm so excited for you, and can't wait to read an update ! ! !

thinking about you!!

Your gonna do great. Can you believe its finally here. I know those days leading up are nerve wracking. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the sleeve (once you recover that is)

Post as soon as you can

Stacey

Question: how much should I tip Ernesto and the nurses? Thanks!

I had 2 different drivers (Ernesto and another weekend driver -one each way). I believe that I gave them $10 each. The nurses I did not tip (just going on that I am an RN and have never been allowed to accept tips).

Good luck tomorrow!!

Thanks everyone! Well, I ate after the hospital and will snack again before 10pm and lights out". I am not really nervous and I think one reason is cause Mom is here. The wind is blowing like crazy!!! It is a beating just to step outside the room but the pool is beautiful!

I will show Mom how to post on here so that she can keep everyone informed...

Thank you to everyone for the last month or so of encouragement and information, even if it was a post to me personally, just everyone taking the time to post and answer questions has been a true blessing!

Your gonna do fabulous

My doc said I could have an ambien the night before surgery because I knew I would be too excited to sleep. You might ask. Just a thought

Prayers going up. Good luck and keep us posted!!

I can hardly contain myself, lol. You are the first person to have the surgery since I joined the forum. So, it's really exciting that you are keeping in touch. I can't wait to hear from you after. I hope you sleep well tonight and dream about the new you. :ack2:

I am sooo happy for you! I love the pillow story!! That is way cool! Keeping you in my prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery!

Karen

Oh my! I feel so dumb, I had no idea that I was supposed to tip anyone. I feel like a jerk!!!

Anna, don't worry about it! I would not have known either but thought I read somewhere that somebody had done that.

We are getting ready to leave, Ernesto will be here in about 30 minutes!

I did give Ernesto a hug. That must count for something! Good luck Miss Angie!

I haven't been on in a few days so I've missed your whole traveling posts! :-( I wish you the best and can't wait to hear from you post op. Thanks for mentioning the tip because I doubt I would have thought of it. How did you get wifi on the plane? Did you have the internet card or was it specific to the airline carrier? I will have a five hour flight there and will be bored out my mind!!