Just got my date --- Friday, May 31st. Excited, scared, anxious, hopeful, ready! I go in for my pre-op testing and class on May 20th. I'm required to do a 3 day liquid diet prior to surgery so Memorial Day will be my last hurrah although not planning on doing anything stupid. Praying that everything goes smoothly and that I'm healthy (and maybe smoking hot) by summer 2014!!! I've been working out with a personal trainer for a couple years now - 3x/week - so pretty good on the exercise front. Hope I can dive back in not too long after surgery. I'm kinda anxious about never getting to eat some of my favorite foods perhaps ever again but fit and healthy will surely taste soooo much better.

Congrats to my fellow May sleevers - looking forward to giving and receiving support as we continue on our journeys. :-)

Oh man! I'm sorry it was so awful!! Just one more day!!! I mostly drank water and Isopures today and one protein shake. I was trying to keep myself distracted and busy

Oh man! I'm sorry it was so awful!! Just one more day!!! I mostly drank Water and Isopures today and one Protein shake. I was trying to keep myself distracted and busy

Good for you!!! I've decided to save my Isopure until after surgery. Hoping to have one thing that's not tainted by a pre surgery puke. I just really struggle with the manufactured protein stuff. sleep well and safe travels and let us know how it went when you get back.

1 more day!!!

How is everyone? I think I am more excited than nervous (at the moment)!

How is everyone? I think I am more excited than nervous (at the moment)!

Yeah --- better to be excited! I'm a bit anxious but not as much as I have been over the last few days. I think this liquid diet has just zapped me into submission. Hoping the post surgery liquid diet isn't as difficult as this has been. I have lost 7.5 lbs in 2.5 days on it, though. Good luck to you!!!

Best wishes everyone on successful surgeries tomorrow. May we all have no pain, no nausea and lot's of lost weight going forward. Please post how you are doing when able. Oh, and hope everyone is able to get a good night's sleep tonight!

On my way to the hospital in 10 minutes. Maybe slept 4-5 hours last night. I can't remember the last time I was this anxious..... Good luck all.

MizzouGirl's husband here. The surgery status board just updated and she's in surgery now. They bumped us to the second surgery so we're a bit later than expected.

The experience so far has been great. All the staff here have been really good. She did fine this morning but had some anxiety after initial prep in pre-surgery. I was able to wait with her. I did the best I could to comfort and relax her so she got a pre-surgery neck and shoulder massage.

So far this has been a lot to think about and process. Such an immediate and significant impact and eventual life changing benefits. It can be overwhelming. My wife has gotten a lot from her participation in the forums here. It's helped for her to be able to connect with all of you and share.

I'd like to personally say thanks to you all for the stories, insight, support, and encouragement.

Just talked to Dr. Everything went great. No problems, 100% laparoscopic, leak test passed. She's in recovery for about an hour and then I'll see her in her room.

In the hospital and under tornado warnings. Sirens are going off and circulations are going overhead. That have moved all patients to the hallways. Takes my mind off the discomfort.

In the hospital and under tornado warnings. Sirens are going off and circulations are going overhead. That have moved all patients to the hallways. Takes my mind off the discomfort.

Oh no! Is your surgery going to be delayed? This is stress you don't need.

Oh no! Is your surgery going to be delayed? This is stress you don't need.

Already had my surgery this morning luckily. Just had to be moved from my hospital room to the hallway for awhile. No damage to the hospital but tornadoes did touch down not too far away (I live in the St Louis area).

Hello from the sleeved side! Everything went great and Dr. Alvarez and his team are AMAZING. Surgery took a little longer due to scar tissue from band that was removed last year. I am in absolutely no pain and have already started walking around. Can't wait to get the IV out tomorrow. Time to get some sleep now, tomorrow will probably be very tiring. Thank you for all your thoughts prayers!!!

Has anyone tooted yet? I've had lots of burps but haven't yet tooted.

Has anyone tooted yet? I've had lots of burps but haven't yet tooted.

No toots here...probably no fuel to create one.