Just needed to hop on here today for some reassurance....My surgery is set for this Wednesday; 12/12/12 @ 12pm. I'm getting nervous and cold feet. This site really helps me feel good about this life changing decision because I see so many others who've gone through this and are successful, healthy and thriving...

Any wise words of encouragement or advice? Any and all will be greatly appreciated...

48 hours to go EEEEEEK

Congratulations on making the decision to clean your slate... your rebirth day is a great date and will be celebrated by many milestone events, births , weddings, engagements and your surgery will be one of them!

Remember to sip, walk and rest and repeat...when they let you drink something..go easy and sip, sip, sip...get up and walk as soon as you can...even if it is just to the bathroom and back...then rest, it will be important to rest so your body can repair itself...even when you look healed on the outside you need to remember the inside is not...listen to your surgeon about your diet, I was on Clear liquids for a couple of weeks then full and then pureed and then soft...it took me 6 weeks before I was looking at soild food...take your time...this is not a race and you will be fine.

Sending positive energy to you and your surgical team for a speedy recovery and successful surgery.

Yes it is a long journey but each day gets better. I'm three weeks out and just getting the hang of it. Don't be scared. I never had a surgery before and I was ok. :-). Good luck

Yes the sex will be so great! Good luck & all the best. It's a challenge at first but you'll get the hang of it.

Congratulations on making the decision to clean your slate... your rebirth day is a great date and will be celebrated by many milestone events' date=' births , weddings, engagements and your surgery will be one of them!

Remember to sip, walk and rest and repeat...when they let you drink something..go easy and sip, sip, sip...get up and walk as soon as you can...even if it is just to the bathroom and back...then rest, it will be important to rest so your body can repair itself...even when you look healed on the outside you need to remember the inside is not...listen to your surgeon about your diet, I was on clear liquids for a couple of weeks then full and then pureed and then soft...it took me 6 weeks before I was looking at soild food...take your time...this is not a race and you will be fine.

Sending positive energy to you and your surgical team for a speedy recovery and successful surgery.[/quote']

You sound so positive. I am still in the process of all the stuff u have to do to get approved. I want to do it,but in my mind I keep thinking. Why can't I just keep my mouth shut,and not eat so much. Any help would be appreciated.

Just needed to hop on here today for some reassurance....My surgery is set for this Wednesday; 12/12/12 @ 12pm. I'm getting nervous and cold feet. This site really helps me feel good about this life changing decision because I see so many others who've gone through this and are successful' date=' healthy and thriving...

Any wise words of encouragement or advice? Any and all will be greatly appreciated...

48 hours to go EEEEEEK [/quote']

Good luck today!!