So, I woke up this morning and thought in 24 hours, I will be checking in the hospital ... hard to believe it is finally here. I thought that I would be more worried today (never been hospitalized or anthesia), but I am really excited, and really glad that I only have one more week of broth and Jello ahead of me. After almost 10 days of preop broth diet, I can not wait for some Protein and a thicker Soup.

Is anyone else getting banded tomorrow?

Good luck tomorrow! I'm so excited for you!!!

How much did you lose on the broth? lol

Well, I have actually been traveling for work so have not weighed myself for a few days, but last time I checked, I had lost almost 10 pounds according to my bathroom scale. Now, keep in mind, I have been only on clear fluids, no Protein, no dairy, no solid foods so the weight flew off.

Now, my only concern is making sure I get home tonight! St. Louis is due to be hit with snow tonight and so a bad flight delay may create some problems since I need to be at the hospital at 5 am!

Yikes!

I've already made plans to stay at a hotel near the hospital the night before so that I don't have to add the stress of "omg I'm going to be late" to the stress of the surgery. Now I'm wondering if I should stay 2 days!

Best of luck, I can't wait to hear when you get back. I've never been put under and the smelll of the oxygen mask makes me want to puke!!! Happy Band Day tomorrow!!!!!

Good luck tomorrow!

Let us know how you are!

Good Luck on your surgery tomorrow!!

Mel, you aren't that far from me. I live in Greensboro. Small world!

Good luck getting back to St. Louis. Can you catch an earlier flight. They aren't calling for very nice weather but it isn't supposed to hit until about rush hour.

Good luck tomorrow. I'm excited for you.

good luck I have 4 days to surgery...SuperBowl Sunday will be my 24 hour countdown!

Well, I have actually been traveling for work so have not weighed myself for a few days, but last time I checked, I had lost almost 10 pounds according to my bathroom scale. Now, keep in mind, I have been only on clear fluids, no Protein, no dairy, no solid foods so the weight flew off.

Now, my only concern is making sure I get home tonight! St. Louis is due to be hit with snow tonight and so a bad flight delay may create some problems since I need to be at the hospital at 5 am!

It's snowing in St. Louis now. Big fluffy white flakes. It's not supposed to stop until around 7 tomorrow. You'll already be in surgery by then. Wow. Be careful on your way home.

Cynthia...you will do great!! Kick off us Victorious Valentines with a TRUE victory. Give us an update if you feel up to it.

4jin- I'm right behind you on 2/5. Can't believe it's so close!!

Hugs to you Cynthia!!

Wooo hoo you are the first of the Victorious Valentines! Make us proud Cynthia!!!!!!

Good luck Cynthia, let us know how you do.

bigmarathoner - I'm with you on the 5th. We are band sisters.

Are you nervous? I am getting there. Wish I could have a beer and some wings during the big game, I can have the wings, but the beer I don't know. I'm on Clear liquids Monday.

Hey Pattie..

Yep...we're band sisters. I think it's funny that Tuesday is both Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Super Tuesday with the elections. All I know is it's going to be my LAST Fat Tuesday and hopefully the beginning of many SUPER Tuesday's to come :frown:

Yes...I'm nervous...but ready. My programs and elaborate pre-class that I went to yesterday. They went over everything under the sun. My surgeon came in and went over the procedure one more time, the nurse that will be at the hospital spoke for about 45 mins, the dietician gave a presentation, and their in-house psychologist spoke as well. It was a long day...but they certainly left no stone unturned!! I feel very educated and and equipped to manage this experience and my expectations. But yes...I'm still nervous. I've done well on the pre-op diet and feel that it will help transition me into the post-op phase. I have to do clear liquids for a week, then full liquids, then move on to mushies. I think the first 2 weeks is going to be the most challenging!! As for the Superbowl, since my Chargers lost, I don't really care about the game. Won't be going to any parties, just getting ready for the big day. I don't know about you, but at this point I'm just ready for it to get here!!

Thanks everyone for your good thoughts. I made it back to town, only one cancelled flight :frown:

And for those of you on Monday and Tuesday ... good luck!

Thanks everyone for your good thoughts. I made it back to town, only one cancelled flight :frown:

And for those of you on Monday and Tuesday ... good luck!

Cynthia-

Good luck tomorrow. Here's to an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery!

We're all rooting for you!

:frown:

Tina