I have been on my preop diet for almost 2 weeks and have lost 18 lbs so far. My highest weight was 303 but started my liquid diet at 299 so I guess I have actually lost 21 lb. I am doing really good mentally, I feel as prepared as u can be but would love any encouragement or advice. I guess one question would be, "what did u wear home from the hospital?"

I wore pajama pants or sweat pants I think, something super comfy because you'll be sore when you're heading home. I bought really cheap (not too tight at all) sports bra from Walmart and wore one of those instead of a regular bra- I highly recommend that!

Welcome and wishing you the very best on Friday. I just wore lose fitting clothes there and the same ones back.

I am glad you joined us. We are anxious to go on this journey with you and have you on ours.

Remember sip walk and rest. Use the pain meds that are offerered to stay ahead of the pain. The pain is usually manageable, but don't try to tough it out, use the meds. Let us know, when you can how you are doing.

We are here for you. This place has a wealth of information and support.

My surgery is Friday also and just wanted to say good luck!!! If you need a buddy while going through this journey I'm here for ya

It's better sweats its ouchy with jeans rubbing your tummy

Good luck best wishes

Loose sweatpants. Same ones I wore in. I brought my pillow and used on my belly on way home. Bumpy no fun. Good luck!

DOS 12/17/12

Wow only two days away!! good luck with everything

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the encouragement and advice. I will wear sweats and plan to wear them home. But I'm also gonna bring my nice nightgown and robe and might end up wearing that if my tummy is too sore. Good advice on the pillow to ride home with.

I'm so happy for you! Friday will be the start to a whole new existence for you! Let us know how you are as soon as you can.

Sent with kindness and support for everyone's journey.

I had surgery Monday (1/14) & just got home last pm. Having said that, I wore Jammie bottoms in & when I came home last night. Pack chap stick or lip gloss cause that 1st day cotton mouth is pretty rough. Ask to swish & spit immediately if you have to drink barium!!!! Pain meds in hospital are good, use them! I asked for something not so strong at home & not sure if that was wise...Best wishes to you!!! Keep us posted & check out January dates, lots of info in there : )

Mine is on Friday, too! I'm SO ready for this, it's ridiculous! I have my bag all packed - 90% of it is PILLOW! I'm also wearing the same thing home as I'm wearing to the hospital: PJ pants and baggy t-shirt. Not even gonna bother with a bra, but the iPad and phone is a must! I must be able to communicate with you all and read words of encouragement while I'm there.

Good luck to you, and see you "on the other side"!!

Praying for all our Friday Surgeries this week. You are all going to do great. Let us know as soon as you feel up to it how you are doing.

walk, sip, rest, repeat. use the pain meds. Hugs and prayers to you all.

Praying for all our Friday Surgeries this week. You are all going to do great. Let us know as soon as you feel up to it how you are doing.

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thanks so much!!

My surgery is Friday also and just wanted to say good luck!!! If you need a buddy while going through this journey I'm here for ya <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

So how r u 10 days out. I'm doing pretty good, my incisions are itchy and I pulled a muscle in my chest/underarm that's a challenge. But other than that I feel good. Oh yeah, also I'm ready to eat something. Tired of drinking all my meals. How r u getting along?

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Im almost feeling back to normal....those itchy incisions are the only reminder that i had the freakin surgery oh that and no solids and like you Im ready to eat!!!