With a blink of the eye, my day is here in 20 hours.... not that I am counting...... I pack my bathroom stuff, clothes for 2 days, a book, my phone charger and phone. Is there anything else I need??? What are things you wish people would have told you before you operation? I know sip, walk, burp, toot.... I did pack several types of chap stick, because a lot of people are debating over what you can and cant have. (Also there was an end of the world crisis when I was I labor and delivery and did not have any...... gosh the torcher was horrible!!! Can not repeat that!!! haha). I am not stressed yet, almost to calm..... I think I am full ready, I think programs like this one have been my study guide to get me down the right path! (thank you Bariatric Pal) IS there anything I am missing... I have waited 5 years for this.... I am waiting for that last curve ball to be thrown at me....This is my 3rd try and damn it I am ready!! (right?)

Have you taken a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery? Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

I would suggest that you also measure yourself. Even when you aren't losing you will lose inches!! For your before/after picture take it in a doorway it seems to help with something visually. A door gives you a guideline to measure with!! Also, try to get slippers that have grips because hospital floors can be slippery. Take something that zips or has buttons because you will be sore and you won't like raising your arms over your head. And LAST CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are starting a great new JOURNEY!!!! Keep us in the know!!

I did take a picture in the work bathroom Mirror today... the down side is I am quitting this job Today!!!! So I guess I need to re-do the picture. Thanks you for the advice on clothing..... I will have to rethink my shirt choices! I will try and also to my measurements... My goal is one-derland for my son's 9th birthday. Adoring to the charts I should make it perfectly! Today as my finial prep day I am looking at food on pintreast...... BUT.... I think I got this!! Thank you for the tips!!

I second the slipper suggestion.