Hi everyone!! I'm Tara and just got my surgery date last week - July 15th is the big day a year (or 34 years, depending on how you look at it in the making. Getting a date after a year of pre-op requirements felt awesome; and now starts the really hard work. I'm a teacher and, for the first time ever, I took the summer off to be able to focus on my surgery and recovery. I look forward to getting to know some of you as we journey on

I actually don't mind the soups much, I just can't handle the bars. Tried both flavors the first day and had to choke them both down. Decided I would just stick with the shakes and soups instead. Even though my surgeon wants us on Optifast only for two weeks, I will admit a I caved and had a small salad earlier today (was just really craving some crunchy veggies - I guess I missed chewing lol). I figure it's not so bad, since I made it through almost a week and a half with no slips and I still have 5 more days of liquids before my procedure.

I'm also starting to get my overnight bag ready - what are you all bringing? So far I have loose pjs, a few basic toiletries, some fresh wipes, some liquid Gas-X, and a couple of magazines. Any other ideas?

I cant believe we are almost there! i began packing my bag yesterday and need to finish it today for I fly out on Sat morning and work two long days thurs-fri. I am excited, like I used to get before going to Disney as a kid.

I have an important business dinner tonight and have my answers ready when they notice I am not eating anything.

July15th here 4days away Woooooo !!!

My surgery time just got changed. I now have to be at the hospital at 6:00, with surgery at 7:30! I can't believe how soon it will be here!

mine was changed from 8 to 10 on the 15th. i was initially disapointed then realized that it was all sleep time, i wont even notice it

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I'm jealous! I never thought if it that way!' ????

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I'm jealous now!! I never even thought of it that way!????

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how you're all doing?? I can't believe it's the day after tomorrow. Are all of you ready?

In my hospital bag I've got a change of loose clothes for going home, a few basic toiletries, Gas-X thin strips, a pack of fresh wipes, and a couple of magazines. What are all of you bringing?

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Just wanted to check in and see how you're all doing?? I can't believe it's the day after tomorrow. Are all of you ready?

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It still doesn't feel real yet! I haven't packed anything. I bought a pair of loose p.j bottoms for the hospital. I figure ill buy gas-x thin strips, basic toiletries and I'm planning on bringing my iPad and ear phones!'i figure I'm on a wear a skirt, and tank top there, I'll just wear that home since ill only be wearing it or an hour! If I don't hear from you before Monday, good luck and i'll look for you on the other side of being sleeved!

I am rooting for you! I am scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th. It will be a transforming summer for us

Good luck all! Looking forward to hearing how it all went once you're on the Loser's Bench!

Thanks so much, Daydra, and good luck to you, too, CA! I'll catch ya on the flip side

Well here it is! I'm getting ready to leave for the hospital! Never thought this day would actually come. Well good luck to everyone today! See you all on the other side!

How's everyone doing??

I just got home from the hospital a few hours ago. Surgery went well and the only post-op issues I encountered were gas pain (which I'm still trying to work out) and pain from my drain (which was thankfully removed this morning). So slow going but happy to be home. I'm sipping Water slowly and trying not to take in any more air (I've never wanted to burp so badly in my life lol). Not hungry at all and hoping it stays that way

OMG! I hear ya about the gas! It's so bad I can't get it to move at all! I wish I could burp or fart! I'm sipping water with a protein shot in it but that's it. It hurts to even swallow right now! But I am glad to be home, hopefully tomorrow will be better then today!