2 weeks and 4 days. OMG. It's finally almost here. I can't believe my heart actually did a little "skip" when I saw my own ticker. Preop with the surgeon on Wednesday, then 1 week of liquids, then BAM! Surgery Day! WOW. As hard as I have worked to jump through all the hoops, and read everything in the world that has been written about VSG, and watch all the you tube videos (some more than once), it's nearly here. Holy cra@p! It's ok, though. I'm ready. I need this. I will have the utmost respect for my sleeve, and I will lose this weight and get healthy. I am down to only 2 pair of jeans that fit. I will just have to handle them with care, cuz I refuse to buy anything in the size I am today. I have closets full of clothes in step down sizes in jeans (and everything else) that are still practically new. Deep breath, and keep on keeping on. 4/23 is going to be here before I know it. It might be time for me to start gathering some of the necessities I'm going to need once I'm home. No sense in rushing out the day before, and risk forgetting something. Like Gas-x. I hear I'll need that. Biotene mouth spray, I've heard that comes in handy in the hospital. I have the Protein shakes and powders I like....plus my (really) unflavored GENEPRO I can mix into anything to get my protein in on liquids only. What else? What have I forgotten?

Heating pad for your tender areas after surgery, a couple of pillows to prop up your body while recovering, all your foods (baby food is great for emergencies and travel, all 3 stages), popsicles (sugar-free) - you will want to crunch and chew, A puppy or teddy bear for the sad times (I prefer the puppy), Nioxin shampoo/treatment for the hair loss (neither it or Biotin will regrow hair, but the biotin will make what you have look great, and the Nioxin will stimulate the hair follicles), a tape measure so you don't get caught up with the outright LIES the scale will tell you, and lastly, DON'T FORGET THE PUPPY! Good luck on your journey and a Blessed Easter to you!

@@CanyonBaby Just how did you know I am a sucker for puppies?! Thank you for the tips! And Happy Easter to you as well!

Edited April 5, 201511 yr by wannaBthinsoon

@@CanyonBaby JC Penneys have a sale on Nioxin (2 kits for the price of 1-full sized kits) So, I bought them! I have been growing out a pixie cut for 3 years. It is to the top of my bra strap in the back, and bangs are at my collar bone. I really don't want to have to cut it off. I have been looking at some pretty cute layered styles that help with the volume issue (plus my hair is very wavy-so it appears really FULL even though it is FINE) No bangs now. Bangs just look silly on a round fat face, but I may consider it once the weight is gone. I have a heating pad, so don't need to buy one of those. I have a vitamixer, so anything can be baby food. I have tiny rubbermaid containers for portion control. I don't need a teddy bear for sad times. I have a silly and loving hubs, plus a couple of really silly pups that keep me laughing. I have been looking for SF popsicles. I think I'll pick those up next week before the liquid diet starts. Ok, then. I think I'm about set. It's EASTER!! Happy EASTER!!

Edited April 5, 201511 yr by wannaBthinsoon

Woooohoooooooooooo! I'm excited for you!

And when you use your Vitamixer, maybe get some small freezer containers to freeze the leftovers (there are ALWAYS leftovers!), then you can just pull them out when in a hurry. One more thing you might want to do, if you don't already have one, is start a hobby - one you can just hop (get it? HOP!!!) over to when you want to eat...then you can get your mind off food quickly. All set? You're on your way! Blessed Easter!