I started this journey back in January. My original goal was to have surgery in August but life intervened and August became September. September is now here and surgery is 3 days away. I am so ready for this and I know it's the right decision for me but now my nerves are kicking in. No real point to this post just wanted to get this off my chest.

Littlebitsy congrats for hanging in there your almost there , I have just had my second visit with my doctor and my EKG performed today. I wish you have a speedy recover.

Congratulations! You are going to be fine. In fact, my surgeon told me "just relax and the wigt will just melt off". My surgery experience was interesting, I was alone in Mexico. I had some nausea post op, but never puked. I was able to get up and walk pretty easily, the next day I showered, and started sucking on ice chips. Now a month out, I'm down 27 lbs. wearing clothes from the part of my closet that haven't fit for 4 years. I have very little hunger, had fun with the liquids and full liquid phases. I had a little discomfort for a week or so, but since then no pain meds. My only issue today is that sometimes it feels like Water gets stuck going down. I'm drinking ok today, but it's a day to day thing. My DH has been sticking to me like glue. He feels horrible that my travel companion to Mexico backed out at the last minute and that I went alone, so I've got huge love and support on the home front.

I have freedom today from 45 years of having the food monkey on my back. I can follow directions around what I should and shouldn't eat like never before. For me, it's been incredibly freeing. I take it for what it is today and choose to live in gratitude for this amazing gift that I have been given.

I wish you all the best. If you have done your research, there will be no surprises. If you need any support, I'd be honored to help you anytime.

Thanks for the post SeaGirl, very encouraging!

Thanks for the post SeaGirl' date=' very encouraging![/quote']

You are very welcome.

I started this journey back in January. My original goal was to have surgery in August but life intervened and August became September. September is now here and surgery is 3 days away. I am so ready for this and I know it's the right decision for me but now my nerves are kicking in. No real point to this post just wanted to get this off my chest.

How's it going? Hope you are doing AOK.