It's almost here! The nerves have finally hit me and I have begun counting down the hours. I'm still super excited just a little nervous. How is everyone else feeling? I can't wait to come back here after surgery and see how everyone is doing! I'm so glad we have this board. The support, encouragement and advice we get from everyone here is amazing!

Good Luck to everyone!

It sure is

It's almost here! The nerves have finally hit me and I have begun counting down the hours. I'm still super excited just a little nervous. How is everyone else feeling? I can't wait to come back here after surgery and see how everyone is doing! I'm so glad we have this board. The support' date=' encouragement and advice we get from everyone here is amazing!

Good Luck to everyone![/quote']

Good luck! I am excited, tentative date for me is 8/6! I too like having this board, to post and read with others. I have waited a long time I cannot believe it is so close. I look forward to seeing your progress.

ANOTHER JULY 18TH-ER HERE!!!! my nerves have not kicked in yet...not sure why...maybe it's all surreal. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm going to pack my bag tonight...i will pack very light. I glad it is finally here...seem like it took forever! I'm glad they day is finally here! I made homemade chicken broth and pureed chicken breast this past weekend. i have to run to wally world after work today for a couple more items and I'M READY!!!!!

I am somewhat concerned because my surgery isn't until 2:30pm, check in time is 12:30pm...i can't eat after midnight....YIKES!!!!! that's a long time! hopefully the excitement/nervous/somehting will take away my appetite. lol

I was not nervous at all until today. I started packing last night...I think that's what made it finally feel real.

You'll probably be to nervous/excited to eat anyways lol. Thankfully my check in is at 7:45 am or I would drive myself crazy with anticipation! Good luck!

i started gathering things last night and will pack tonight but i'm still not feeling what i was expecting to feel.

i hope i'm so busy with house chore and last minute errands that i dont have time to think about food. if i get hungry i plan to go for a long walk...that takes always crave my appetite...lol

thank you and good luck to you as well. I will be thinking about all my July 18th sleevers!!!

sending prayers and positive thoughts.

let's keep in touch.

I was going in on the 19th but, they changed me to the 19th I was all set for the 18th well it's just one more day so I'm not so upset good luck to u all!

I am also a July 18th sleever! I just posted looking for sleeve buddies! Looks like I found you! I am so nervous!

ANOTHER July 18TH-Er here!! My bag is packed..flying to San Diego in the morning. The nerves and anxiety have hit. I just can't wait to start this journey! Definitely want to keep in touch. Smiles and prayers to all the 18th-ers!

@juicy ~ everything happens for a reason...count it as a blessing and keep it moving. its funny on my way home from work today i said a prayer for God to look over me and my surgeon....baaahahahaha is that crazy or what? but anything could happen and that's the thought that went through my mind...something could happen to him...lol crazy but true.

@hm734 ~ don't be nervous...we're all praying for one another...this is a great support group!

I'm July 18th also!! I can't believe it's almost here. I'm very nervous, mostly that I'm going to get there and maybe my liver didn't shrink enough or something and they won't be able to do it. I've been on clear liquids for a week, but I hate to admit I cheated a bit here and there. Nothing to crazy though, so now I'm upset with myself that I ruined this chance. Today and tomorrow is nothing but liquids so I hope that helps. I only lost 10 pounds pre-op though so yeah, I'm nervous. Good luck to all of you!!!

I'm July 18th as well! I am super nervous! I'm afraid that my doctor will reschedule because I haven't lost enough weight or my liver didn't shrink! Full liquid diet for me tomorrow. I don't think I'll sleep much Tuesday night. It's becoming all too real!

Good luck to my fellow 18th Sleevers!

@Chris I have the same fears! Good to know I'm not alone we will do great! No fears...

I'm scheduled Wednesday as well! I was doing fine until my trip to the grocery store for post op food tonight. Still excited and ready..just anxious. Good luck to you!

@juicy ~ everything happens for a reason...count it as a blessing and keep it moving. its funny on my way home from work today i said a prayer for God to look over me and my surgeon....baaahahahaha is that crazy or what? but anything could happen and that's the thought that went through my mind...something could happen to him...lol crazy but true.

@hm734 ~ don't be nervous...we're all praying for one another...this is a great support group!

Yes I do believe everything happens for a reason thats exactly what I said right after I got the call Thank u Lol it is true because I feel the same way God bless the whole team seriously!

**READY 4 A CHANGE**

Wow one more day!!!! I couldn't sleep last night at all, forget about sleeping tonight!!! I've been reading some other threads of people who cheated during the pre op diet and they did fine so I am hoping that's the case here. After all liquids yesterday I am feeling a little better cause I lost another 3 pounds in one day, I know it's all water but hopefully that water is cleaning me out and shrinking my liver . I am so excited for all of us though!!! Can't wait to update you all post op!!! Positive thoughts from now till tomorrow, I don't have a time yet, the hospital will call me after 3 today with a time to arrive tomorrow. I hope it's early so I can just get this over with!!!! One more day!!!! Yayy!!!!!!