Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had Clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for.

I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing.

I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling.

I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

I just had my surgery on 6/6 and went through the exact, same process. The love and support of that wonderful family/team will get you through that "scarry" feeling. Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way!!!!! I look forward to reading about your progress!

MNB

Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for.

I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing.

I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling.

I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

It's almost sleeve time for you! I am very happy for you and look forward to reading an update. Sending you lots of good positive and healing energy. I hope you have an easy surgery and speedy recovery!

Good luck to you! I will pray for you and your family.

Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for.

I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing.

I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling.

I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

Thank you both. I'm glad I'm so calm about it. Let's hope I am tomorrow. Sleepy meds are doing their job so I'm going to say goodnight!

Oh how funny is it I only had enough nail polish remover to remove polish off of one toenail! I look like a dork with all 9 painted and one naked as a jaybird LOL. At least one nail bed is visually clear

:rolleyes: Thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery.

Please let us know how it all turned out. I have all of the same worries.. about being okay for my son, family.. etc

Hope you are feeling well, keep us posted when you are up to it....prayers to you

Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for.

I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing.

I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling.

I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

Praying for you. I can't wait to hear how your doing.

You have the same feelings as I do right now. I'm so scared about having most of my stomach removed, but I know I need to do this. I want to do this.

Hugs to you and your family.

Sending positive thoughts and energy your way. I am sure you will do great!

Keep us posted when you are feeling up to it.

You'll do fine. At least you're having it early not 1PM like my cousin monday. It will go SO fast once you get to hospital. Before you know it you'll be wheeled through the OR doors and then next thing you'll be "waking up" with it all over. Will be up at 7:30 and sending positive thoughts your way.

You will do fine and lots of business and good drugs will appeased your need for someone with you pre op!

God speed! Praying all goes well! TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS (I really wish I would have done that) and BEFORE PICS

Surgery went great. Minimal pain..just lots of gas. I am staying an extra night because I'm having trouble drinking the required amounts. I'm able to drink more tonight, hopeful I will get to go home tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and kind words. It's all very surreal to me.

Sleepy time now.

HOORAY!!! Another Jewel of June advances to the loser's bench!!! Woop, woop!

imawhodat welcome to the land of sleeves!

It sounds like you did great! It will get better everyday. Rest up.

And remember "sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk".

I am glad to hear it well for you. Happy thoughts and speedy recovery to you.