Ok, my surgery is in days (tuesday). I've reviewed all my pre-op documentation, done all my shopping, have my own shelf in the fridge, purged all 'off limits' items from the pantry.

I'm starting to get nervous. Can I really do this? Will I remember everything? Will I screw up? I'm kinda freaking about 'getting stuck' - do you really have to go to the ER everytime this happens, or can you just PB it back up? How often should I plan on going to the ER? How long will it take me to learn to slow down & chew fully?

Can I be successful at this after failing so many times in the past?

Will I be recovered in time to decorate my house for Christmas & have family in town?

So many thoughts - I can't even sleep. Thinking of asking my surgeon if I can take an ambien tonight to get some sleep. :help:

Not to scare you, but if you get through the Bowel Prep, the rest of it is a "Piece of Cake". For my wife and I that was the worst. Good luck. Have fun. You'll be in our prayers.

John

John - luckily, I've not had to do any pre-op torture! No pre-op diet, no bowel prep, etc...Thank the Lord above!

I am contimplating having a Margarita with dinner though! It will be the last one for a very, very long time!

No eating or drinking after 12am. That's about it. Go in at 9am & surgery at 11am. Hope to be in recovery by 12pm & home by Wednesday (they make me stay 23 hours). That is if all goes as planned!

Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!

Judy:)

Yep, John, I too had no "bowel prep" (but I do KNOW what you're talking about). The only thing I can think is that I was on a liquid diet for two weeks ahead of time--maybe those doctors that don't require that have to require what you had to go through??

Firebolt--the very best to you in your travels in Lap Band Land...

Good luck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The worst of it is over. It will only get better from here. Put a post or PM me when you can.

John

I am keeping you in my thoughts today!