I have to say that throughout the last month, this blog site has been my savior! I appreciate all the comments, encouragement, and support that everyone on here seems to share. I'm currently a week away, and on my low-carb diet... it hasn't been too bad at all. It's funny; I was telling my husband last night that prior to surgery authorization, I was on top of everything! Speedy to get my psych evaluation, my blood draws and everything for approval. Now that I've received it, and my surgery date is next week, I'm lagging! By that, I mean I have this whole bowl full of chewable Vitamins, Protein drinks, powders, liquids etc. that my NUT has given me, and I have only tried one thing. What am I waiting for??

I think I am subconsciously really nervous... has anyone had second thoughts? I do know that this is a life changer and I am soooo ready for that change. Maybe just pre-surgery jitters. That's what I'm chalking it up to.

Best to all of you throughout your endeavors and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-Stephanie

I feel a little unprepared really. I'm a last minute packer kind of person anyway :-) I think I'll get it all together though. (Probably on the 26th lol) not nervous really, just excited!

my biggest fear is getting sick beforehand and not being able to have it that day. everyone around me is getting sick! i'm hoping the flu shot will save me. . .

my biggest fear is getting sick beforehand and not being able to have it that day. everyone around me is getting sick! i'm hoping the flu shot will save me. . .

Oh my gosh me too! We had a family Christmas Saturday and geeze at the sick relatives I had over! Luckily I'm still feeling good but several of them had a stomach bug:-/

There is a thread for all December 27th sleevers under the monthly support group tab btw

Hello all!!! My surgery is Dec 27th as well!! I've been on protein shake/broth diet for 4 days now. I'm sooo excited and ready to get it done. Merry Christmas!!

I'm Dec 27th too! I feel sick to my stomache every time I really think about it but I'm really excited. I'm praying for all of my follow sleevers for perfect procedures and quick recoveries. Merry Christmas and good luck!

Two days to go- I can't believe it!!! I don't know about you guys but I am so sick of liquids right now I could scream! I do have to say that I am pretty proud of myself making it through 3 twelve hour shifts in the ER without wavering and sneaking the taste of a Christmas cookie :-) I am so excited and ready to get this done. Good luck everybody and I will have each of you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! Merry Christmas and have an awesome day!

Two days to go- I can't believe it!!! I don't know about you guys but I am so sick of liquids right now I could scream! I do have to say that I am pretty proud of myself making it through 3 twelve hour shifts in the ER without wavering and sneaking the taste of a Christmas cookie :-) I am so excited and ready to get this done. Good luck everybody and I will have each of you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! Merry Christmas and have an awesome day!

I've done exceptionally well on my pre-op, even through or family Christmas dinner, but last night I had a TERRIBLE want for one of Santa's chocolate chip cookies!! I didn't cave but let me say it did make me a little cranky!

I've done exceptionally well on my pre-op' date=' even through or family Christmas dinner, but last night I had a TERRIBLE want for one of Santa's chocolate chip cookies!! I didn't cave but let me say it did make me a little cranky![/quote']

Can anyone tell me how to use this app on my iPhone?? I can't respond to anyone? I don't know if this is gonna work lol

Can anyone tell me how to use this app on my iPhone?? I can't respond to anyone? I don't know if this is gonna work lol

Ok I got it lol

Ok I got it lol

I am having surgery tomorrow along with my husband I'm super nervous!! I guess I'm afraid of the unknown

Ok I got it lol

Glad you figured it out because I couldn't help. I use my iPad. That's cool that you and your husband are doing it together.

I am having surgery tomorrow along with my husband I'm super nervous!! I guess I'm afraid of the unknown

Yea well I'm not going to be able to take of him and he's having the d switch

I am also scheduled for Dec 27th. I am starting to get nervous a little. I feel like everything I have learned and prepared for is slipping out of my head and being blinded by nerves and excitement. All of a sudden I am like, oh my gosh - what do I do? LOL.

Merry Christmas everyone!!! Here is the a wonderful New Year!

So i'm having my surgery at St Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland and I live an hour south of there in Canton. They are calling for 6-10 inches of snow between 7am tomorrow and 7am on Thursday! Crap! I hope they don't postpone my surgery due to weather. I mean we will leave 4 hours early if we have to but what if the surgeon gets snowed in?! I just feel with the way my luck is, that something is going to keep this from happening on Thursday!! Lord please help me get through this and make it to post-op!!

So i'm having my surgery at St Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland and I live an hour south of there in Canton. They are calling for 6-10 inches of snow between 7am tomorrow and 7am on Thursday! Crap! I hope they don't postpone my surgery due to weather. I mean we will leave 4 hours early if we have to but what if the surgeon gets snowed in?! I just feel with the way my luck is' date=' that something is going to keep this from happening on Thursday!! Lord please help me get through this and make it to post-op!![/quote']

I'll keep you in my prayers. Hoping the weather holds out for you.