Hi everyone!

Just came back from doctor's office and have a October 28th surgery date for Gastric Bypass. This is it, the high diving platform. Knees are trembling.

Anyone else in October? Let's keep in touch as we support each other. We have the pre-op diet and getting mentally ready for this.

LET'S DO IT!

So my Lovin Husband came home tonight from watching football at a Sports Bar which saved me from trying to be comfortable Out for 6 hours. But he brought home 2 frozen pizzas & they just happen to be my favorite frozen pizza. A psych Test I guess but I will not be moved. No feeling tastes as good as thin feels! I'm on a mission.

Evening friends!

So my bowel prep was less eventful than I imagined it would be. When I did it back in 2008, seems like I went a lot more. The only thing I can think of is that since I was already using that Mag. 07 product, which kept me very regular and very soft (TMI) bm's.

THis morning I had to go to the hospital and get labs done again. Then my honey and I went to Sam's Club to stock up on some stuff. Unfortunately we went right when they were giving away lots of food samples! OIY!! That was hard! Then I told my honey he should get something for lunch, so we went to Jimmy John's. I brought my thermos of broth in and he ate a big sub! Yep, that was hard too. But guess life will be full of tests, so a good challenge for me.

I had to take 2 different antibiotics at 2:00, 3:00 and then one more dose tonight at 10PM. The one says "Take with food." Nice...oh my goodness, made me SO sick to my stomach. Finally tried some broth at 5:30, that helped a little bit. Also got things "moving" some more.

TMI WARNING----for those that did the bowel prep, did the color change to crazy color? Mine before I ate broth today, was a dark green almost black color. So gross!!!

@@amylynns , Good luck tomorrow! You're going to do great

On a side note, I screwed up big time tonight. I went shopping with my girls and thought I could handle dinner out and I caved. I totally caved and ate 'real' food. I'm so scared I have messed up my surgery date by doing this. I was 6 days on my liquid diet and doing great, then this! I just hope I can be diligent and salvage what's left of my liquid diet over the next 7 days...

Ketosis headache, never heard of it, but sounds exactly like what I had. The bam--feeling better definitely happened.

Good luck with your surgery! Mine is tomorrow morning!

so excited for you @@amylynns you'll do fine.

@@amylynns , Good luck tomorrow! You're going to do great

On a side note, I screwed up big time tonight. I went shopping with my girls and thought I could handle dinner out and I caved. I totally caved and ate 'real' food. I'm so scared I have messed up my surgery date by doing this. I was 6 days on my liquid diet and doing great, then this! I just hope I can be diligent and salvage what's left of my liquid diet over the next 7 days...

falling down is easy, getting up again is real strength. Sit back, learn from it, process it, and keep going. You'll do fine.

Oct 20th

Is @amylyns day, a long awaited step on a long journey. It is also @@VASCRN turn

Good luck gladiators

@@amylynns , Good luck tomorrow! You're going to do great

On a side note, I screwed up big time tonight. I went shopping with my girls and thought I could handle dinner out and I caved. I totally caved and ate 'real' food. I'm so scared I have messed up my surgery date by doing this. I was 6 days on my liquid diet and doing great, then this! I just hope I can be diligent and salvage what's left of my liquid diet over the next 7 days...

@@GFord889 I know you will do fine for next 7 days because you want to have the safest surgery possible & shrink the Liver. Good Luck!

@@GFord889 I so understand your struggle. It should be okay you are still 7 days out. So you tripped but you can get up and keep going. I have been having a hard time too. When I get very busy, I don't eat/drink enough throughout the day and at dinner time I can't control my portion size. It is soooo hard. I can deliver a baby but I cannot control my food intake for one dinner, crazy but true.

Hello October Gladiators,

I have been lurking on this thread for quite a while. LOL! I feel like I know everyone. I have been cheering you all on and sending positive vibes your way! You all have answered so many of my questions and you have been a HUGE encouragement during this process for me. I am scheduled for RNY on tomorrow morning (10.20). I am a ball of nerves and soooo EXCITED. I'll post pics on the morning. I'm so happy to be headed toward the losers bench!

Oh, a brand new Gladiator going Oct 20th

@SholsLove

Good luck

Blast @shonlsLove I messed up your screen name on my previous post, sorry.

So, are you excited or scared out of your mind?

@@Beni I am a good mix. It just matters when you ask. One minute SUPER excited and the next SCARED!!!! I'm not turning back though!!

I know, me too. It's crazy, I feel like I am a WLS related bipolar patient. I usually make my mind about something and go with it. This is so different. A roller coaster of emotions.

Good luck tomorrow Gladiators! You will all come out fine. Sending painless, gas painless, and easy recovery vibes your way!

@@Beni I am a good mix. It just matters when you ask. One minute SUPER excited and the next SCARED!!!! I'm not turning back though!!

good luck and many prayers! I know you'll do well.