Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Nice list.... Very similar to mine. I am wearing a dress home because in afraid to have anything around my stomach.

I hope I don't forget to take my before pic.

Do you know if you get your own room in the hospital? I have never had to share a room before.... So that might be interesting.

Yea, Im wearing a dress home as well, But I chose tops and bottoms at the hospital because I just wouldn't feel right with a gown.

And from what the nurses and surgeon told me I won't have to share a room with anyone while I'm there Thank GOD!!!

And I'm letting my hubby take a picture of me that morning before I leave for the hospital.

I have to be there at 8:30am sharp but I dont have surgery until 10:30am I just hope I have a good nurse that knows what she's doing when It comes to putting In my IV.

Oh I know.... That IV is the worst and I can tolerate a lot. The last time I was in the hospital it left my arm black and blue.

You are lucky you don't have to share a room.... Fingers crossed that I won't either.

I bet it will be more comfortable walking around in pants vs. a gown anyway. I can't believe this day is half over....

Are you guys ready for this?

Oh I know.... That IV is the worst and I can tolerate a lot. The last time I was in the hospital it left my arm black and blue.

You are lucky you don't have to share a room.... Fingers crossed that I won't either.

I bet it will be more comfortable walking around in pants vs. a gown anyway. I can't believe this day is half over....

Are you guys ready for this?

It seems like we're the only one's that really communicate on here .

It seems like we're the only one's that really communicate on here .

Oh and fingers crossed...

Hey guys! Finally found the thread haha I'm sept. 8th as well. I look forward to keeping up with y'all throughout this journey! (:

Hey guys! Finally found the thread haha I'm sept. 8th as well. I look forward to keeping up with y'all throughout this journey! (:

Yayyyy hi, BebeandKoko how are you????

Hey guys! Finally found the thread haha I'm sept. 8th as well. I look forward to keeping up with y'all throughout this journey! (:

Hi.... Glad you found us.

I figured more ppl would look as it got closer to the start of the diet too.... We are gonna need this support.

Have any of you gone to a local support group yet?

It is officially the 1st!!!!! One more week to go. Let the drinking BEGIN!

I am doing great, just kinda freaking out that surgery is in a week! Lol

My countdown app just went off to remind that my diet has officially began. Honestly, I'm kinda relieved that I'm down eating for a while. I've pigged out so much since I got my date, I feel permanently full haha

Angelic, I haven't been to any support groups yet but I'm thinking about maybe joining one when I'm a couple months post op. My mom had the surgery about 7 years ago and has totally rocked it so I'm going to look to her for a lot of advice. What about you, have you joined any support groups?

I am looking forward to not taking insulin, and checking my blood sugar. People may think its strange but I forget I have diabetes sometimes. And I have pressure on my nerves in my back. That never (constantly hurting) ending pain. But three cheers for us. I'll be joining all of you in a month Good Luck and a speedy recovery to all.

I am looking forward to not taking insulin, and checking my blood sugar. People may think its strange but I forget I have diabetes sometimes. And I have pressure on my nerves in my back. That never (constantly hurting) ending pain. But three cheers for us. I'll be joining all of you in a month Good Luck and a speedy recovery to all.

We'll be saving a place for you on the losers bench! I'm so excited for the pain to end too. I'm only 22 but all the weight is finally catching up to me with aches and pains. You'll be off insulin and feeling good in no time! Make sure to keep in touch with us (:

Thanks and I will keep in touch. Keep my spot warm on the losers bench.

I am doing great, just kinda freaking out that surgery is in a week! Lol

My countdown app just went off to remind that my diet has officially began. Honestly, I'm kinda relieved that I'm down eating for a while. I've pigged out so much since I got my date, I feel permanently full haha

Angelic, I haven't been to any support groups yet but I'm thinking about maybe joining one when I'm a couple months post op. My mom had the surgery about 7 years ago and has totally rocked it so I'm going to look to her for a lot of advice. What about you, have you joined any support groups?

Yea bebeandkoko, I think we're all freaking out We have 7 days to go I'm getting ready to enjoy this liquid diet.

Angelic, I haven't been to any support groups yet but I plan on going to one soon or later.

Bebeandkoko, whats the app call that you use to do your countdown to surgery???

Missspiceybaby, Your day will be here before you know It and we'll be here cheering you on and keeping that seat warm for you.

I am doing great, just kinda freaking out that surgery is in a week! Lol

My countdown app just went off to remind that my diet has officially began. Honestly, I'm kinda relieved that I'm down eating for a while. I've pigged out so much since I got my date, I feel permanently full haha

Angelic, I haven't been to any support groups yet but I'm thinking about maybe joining one when I'm a couple months post op. My mom had the surgery about 7 years ago and has totally rocked it so I'm going to look to her for a lot of advice. What about you, have you joined any support groups?

Yea bebeandkoko, I think we're all freaking out We have 7 days to go I'm getting ready to enjoy this liquid diet.

Angelic, I haven't been to any support groups yet but I plan on going to one soon or later.

Bebeandkoko, whats the app called that you use to do your countdown to surgery???

Missspiceybaby, Your day will be here before you know It and we'll be here cheering you on and keeping that seat warm for you.

Edited September 1, 201411 yr by Shauna29

If you have an iphone, it's called "Countdown" real creative, huh? Haha

How's everybody doing today? I think my emotions are really hitting me. I cried over the thought of a couple shirts I have that are too tight being loose in a few months. Crazy Lol