Time' sticking by! Anybody up to counting down with me and traveling through these upcoming milestones together? Soooo excited!!!!

7/8ers - our turn up at bat! Wishing everyone a successful day! 7/7ers - hope all went well and wishing you a speedy recovery. You're officially losers! ????????????

I'm home now. I still have a lot of gas pain but I get to sleep in my own bed tonight

Im still at the hospital. They won't release me because I have passed the protein shake test. I have a lot of has pain

Im still at the hospital. They won't release me because I have passed the protein shake test. I have a lot of has pain

How did everyone's surgery go

Mine went well. Feeling better every few hours. Am able to get liquids down ounce by ounce. Stomach is super sore though. Not too much trouble with gas...I came prepared with gas ex strips and they were a life saver. Hope to go home tomorrow!

<p>I am a July 8th surgery date. And I am very nervous about it. I'm older [68] and I wonder if I am going to be able to break all these old habits of mine. I want to succeed and finally get my self healthy. I only have to do 1 day of clear liquids on Monday, so I know I can handle that. But I am ready to get moving and get on with my new life. I would love to be a buddy to anyone who wants to follow my story. Hopefully I can give some valuable info. on my daily experiences. Either way, good luck to you all and I will be watching for your up date.</p>

well I'm glad to know that I'm not the only late bloomer in the bunch. I'm 54 and my surgery date is July 30th. I would live yo hear all about your experience and your day to day challenges. Kim

<p>Wow for the 7/7-ers we have less than 24 hours. I report to the hospital at 8am and go in for surgery at 10am. By this time tomorrow it will be over. I have a ton of stuff to do. </p> <p> </p> <p>Pack, not sure what to bring but I am packing: cell, charger, cpap, go home clothes, no water tooth cleaners, mouthwash, shower gel and deodorant. Did I miss anything?</p> <p> </p> <p>Get my family ready: cook, braid my daughters hair, get her prepped for school tomorrow, braid my hair, clean my house and fix my garden. Should I leave something out?</p> <p> </p> <p>What's everyone's prep plans. </p>

how did your surgery go? Feeling up to chatting let me know. Kim

I am also 54 and just had my surgery on 7-7. I got home from the hospital today. Feeling pretty good, better then I expected. Stomach, left side really tender. Liquids settling pretty well. How are the rest of you?

They didn't release me until 8pm because I had painful gas that prevented me from swallowing my liquids. Im glad to be home and start my healing

How do u feel?

Is anyone having trouble getting all the liquid down

I am also 54 and just had my surgery on 7-7. I got home from the hospital today. Feeling pretty good, better then I expected. Stomach, left side really tender. Liquids settling pretty well. How are the rest of you?

Is your stomach really gergully

My doc has me drinking an ounce an hour and I haven't had any problems.

Did you have to do swallowing test? I did and that stuff was DREADFULLY GROSS!