We are one week away from our date!

We should all be on some sort of pre-op liquid plan, so let's hear how it's going from y'all.

I am on sugar-free/ low-fat liquids. I am still experimenting with different Protein powders, but I have pretty much settled on a brand. After surgery I plan on going organic and GMO-free. I figured that there is no excuse not to since I will eat so little.

Are y'all exercising? I have been off of exercise since about two weeks before my last surgery, which was three weeks ago. I really look forward to exercising again once I am able. I have a friend who used to be a trainer for the Baltimore Ravens; he was telling me that cardio is important, but strength training is more important. We will need to build/ maintain our muscles in order to keep our basal metabolism high.

Are you nervous? I am. Not because I think I will regret my decision, but because I can't wait for next year! I have been obese since I was 7. It's high time I looked as good as I feel. Dealing with the reason I am obese was hard. As a child it was a protection issue. I tried to make myself ugly. As a teen and young adult I struggled with depression, and I ate out of sheer desperation to feel something besides pain. Now that I can look back and see the pattern, it makes me know that I don't need food to be my best friend anymore. I know that I can go forward and use food as fuel and not comfort. I pray we all keep working on our food issues, because they never truly go away if we don't do the work. We don't want to be back here in the pre-op area in a few years.

The hospital called me with my check-in time. 5:15! I live an hour away and will be dropping off my dog at the kennel so I have to leave at 4. Yay!

Also' date=' I called the hospital and spoke with a nurse who let me know that the TWO bariatric rooms in the hospital don't have private showers. I have to go down the hall like in college. I don't think so. I did more calling and was told by the nurse manager for the hospital that all I have to do is ask for a non-bariatric room. I don't even need a bariatric room so that's FINE BY ME. I just can't believe that St. Joseph's, after MILLIONS in renovations, still has rooms without a private shower in them. ALSO, I am taking my shower chair from home because they DON'T HAVE THEM! Let me tell you, I was not able to hold my arms up and stand long enough for a shower two days after surgery.

I am packing my backpack now and cleaning like a crazy person. I've made enough Jello for a couple of days and I have tons of pudding, Protein, Water flavors and baby food. I'm so excited! This is freaking awesome![/quote']

Good luck..... let us know how things are going. May God hold your hand thru the surgery and after may he let you be safe thru this journey... AMAN

I've been so busyi haven't had time to worry. I've been real good about the 5 day shakes glad to say bye bye. I cheated once at a wedding Saturday night but we won't go there. I'm checking in at 5:30 surgery at 8:00 I'm saying prayers for all of us tonight. I'm bringing the iPad and will check on you guys. Dear lord and Heavenly Father please watch over all of us aug 22 girls as we have this surgery tomorrow. Lord please watch over and guide our physicians to keep us all safe. In Jesus name I pray. amen.

I've been so busyi haven't had time to worry. I've been real good about the 5 day shakes glad to say bye bye. I cheated once at a wedding Saturday night but we won't go there. I'm checking in at 5:30 surgery at 8:00 I'm saying prayers for all of us tonight. I'm bringing the iPad and will check on you guys. Dear lord and Heavenly Father please watch over all of us aug 22 girls as we have this surgery tomorrow. Lord please watch over and guide our physicians to keep us all safe. In Jesus name I pray. amen.

AMAN.....

I've been so busyi haven't had time to worry. I've been real good about the 5 day shakes glad to say bye bye. I cheated once at a wedding Saturday night but we won't go there. I'm checking in at 5:30 surgery at 8:00 I'm saying prayers for all of us tonight. I'm bringing the iPad and will check on you guys. Dear lord and Heavenly Father please watch over all of us aug 22 girls as we have this surgery tomorrow. Lord please watch over and guide our physicians to keep us all safe. In Jesus name I pray. amen.

Amen and good night ladies.

On way to hospital. 5:17 yawn. Hang in there ladies!

In the waiting room! Getting excited/nervous! Good luck everybody!

In the waiting room! Getting excited/nervous! Good luck everybody!

I'm excited for you!! Good luck! I just got up to get ready to head over to the hospital.

I have to be at the hospital at 7:30, go into the OR at 9:30. Never thought this day would come. It's been 2 years in the making.

5 am here in MN. Up and at it! Took my shower. Leaving for the hospital in a few minutes!!

Amen and good night ladies.

Amen!! Thank you

I've been so busyi haven't had time to worry. I've been real good about the 5 day shakes glad to say bye bye. I cheated once at a wedding Saturday night but we won't go there. I'm checking in at 5:30 surgery at 8:00 I'm saying prayers for all of us tonight. I'm bringing the iPad and will check on you guys. Dear lord and Heavenly Father please watch over all of us aug 22 girls as we have this surgery tomorrow. Lord please watch over and guide our physicians to keep us all safe. In Jesus name I pray. amen.

Amen!! Thank you!!!

I'm in pre-op!

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I've been so busyi haven't had time to worry. I've been real good about the 5 day shakes glad to say bye bye. I cheated once at a wedding Saturday night but we won't go there. I'm checking in at 5:30 surgery at 8:00 I'm saying prayers for all of us tonight. I'm bringing the iPad and will check on you guys. Dear lord and Heavenly Father please watch over all of us aug 22 girls as we have this surgery tomorrow. Lord please watch over and guide our physicians to keep us all safe. In Jesus name I pray. amen.

Don't say bye bye to shakes just yet

Good luck to all of you!

Good luck to all of you!

May God with with you girls today.....