I've just been checked in for surgery. I go into prep at 6:30am and surgery is at 8:30am. Wish me luck!!

Best of luck. See you on the other side!

Thank you. So far they've attempted 4 IVs and all haven't worked. Waiting for IV team to come do another.

Best of luck and happy healing @kxylxmxrie

Hugs

Kate

Good luck. I fear I'll have the same problem when they attempt my IV's. I have really small veins.

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Congratulations and best wishes!

@@kxylxmxrie - RN told me to hydrate as much and as late as possible the night before to avoid that - I have the same problem. Luckily on my day it wasn't an issue.

Got a spot right here for you <patting losers bench>

Keep us posted! Happy Re-Birthday!!!!

Hey! You went at almost the exact same times as me and on the same day! hope you are doing well!

I'm doing okay. Thanks???? hope you are too

We all know it's scary as hell the night before, but we also know the blessings on the other side. It's an amazing ride. Just don't buy new clothes during the transition, just eat the pride, go to consignment and thrift stores, because you won't be buying those clothes, just renting them. Oh, save some big clothes (see: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/345874-fun-use-for-big-clothes/) Good luck. Can't wait to hear how you are doing.

One word for you - phlebotomist! I refuse to have anyone take mine or try again and again. I just ask outright for the phlebotomist- that's all they do all day long.