I just got my date! I asked for Jan 16th so I could have a long Martin Luther weekend to recover. I got my date...whoo hoo! I wanted to connect with others for this time frame. So excited can't wait.

I'm in STL too.

Sorry to hear it has been cancelled or let's say postpone... I think it's natural get nervous before any type of surgery..

Remember this is going to help you live a healthier life..

I am new to the forum and am 2 days out from surgery.

Three hours away from my five hour cab ride to the hospital for my pre op apt. then my operation on Tuesday at 10:30. Kinda nervous :-s

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by slinkielovin

Three hours away from my five hour cab ride to the hospital for my pre op apt. then my operation on Tuesday at 10:30. Kinda nervous :-s

WOW!! That's exciting!! Are you excited??

I understand nervous...but aren't you excited??

WOW!! That's exciting!! Are you excited??

I am excited it took me a long time to get to this point now its all happening so fast!

I understand nervous...but aren't you excited??

I'm going to be a changed woman in t-minus one day 11 hours and 20 minutes!!

I understand the "going so fast" part...at first I thought it would never get here and then it went REALLY fast!! I am not really nervous yet...just excited!! I can't wait to be a changed woman!!

I understand the "going so fast" part...at first I thought it would never get here and then it went REALLY fast!! I am not really nervous yet...just excited!! I can't wait to be a changed woman!!

When is yours?

Sorry...I'm still trying to get the hang of this on an iPhone!!! I am scheduled for Wednesday.

Sorry...I'm still trying to get the hang of this on an iPhone!!! I am scheduled for Wednesday.

!!!!! Good luck!!! I know you will do great!!! do you know anything about your post op diet yet?

Yes...the day of is clear liquids. The first week is 2 protein shakes a day and dinner is soft food...mashed potatoes, yogurt, Creme soups that sort if thing

I haven't gotten told much yet just to be on water from midnight tonight till thursday

Make sure you have a heating pad ready for any possible gas in your body. It helps alleviate any gas discomforts. The surgery itself was a piece of cake for me. I drove my car the next day and attended a Weight reduction meeting at my local hospital. I had very little discomfort. Pain liquids were prescribed but I wasn't affected. Remeber to SIP the water and NO straw. (causes you to suck air bubbles).

Best wishes and Keep the Faith