I cannot believe it! I thought this day would never come. March 25th is the date for me!

Of course, my insurance company won't pay for it, so I am self pay. I will be $17,500 in the hole, but I KNOW it will be worth it!!!!!

I am excited beyond belief. I really was beginning to believe that this day would never come!

I am SO VERY HAPPY!!!!

OK, so March 25th is around the corner. Yesterday I couldn't seem to stop myself from eating!!!! Tonight at midnight I have to stop eating and then for the next 48 hours I am supposed to eat only broth, ice pops, clear soda and Water. YIKES! I know it is for my own good, but I am not looking forward to that! I think Monday will be easier because I will be at work during the day. It seems to be much easier to avoid food when I am busy. Actually, tomorrow I am doing some shopping first thing in the morning. I need to stock up on sugar free ice pops. I have heard that they are a blessing post surgery as well as they help with the sore throat thing.

I am still excited, but cripes I am getting more nervous. I have avoided the post surgical boards and am staying out of the chat room. (The chat rooms seem to attract all the people who are having issues!)

I am also going through the "What the heck am I am doing" phase. I mean to spend $17,500 for this is messing with my head today. I really do want to be healthy........but I guess too much thinking going on today.

Well, I am ready and willing to listen to advice that anyone has.

Hi All - I am being banded on Wednesday March 26, 2008 and an extremely excited! I guess I am one of the lucky ones who doesn't have to do a pre-op diet. Thursday morning when I wake up will be the first day of my new life!

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Congrats. RBL, I also did not have to do a pre-op diet but did have to have a bowel clense and 24 hrs of clear liquid. Surgery was a piece of cake (sorry) and home the following day. Good luck to you!

Happy Easter all !! I am scheduled for the 26th and I am starting the clear liquids today. I am so excited and thankful that I am working Monday and Tuesday it will keep my mind off of food. I am enjoying some sf jello right now for my breakfast. I do wish I could have a cup of coffee it smells so good but I will live

Mine is the 25th also, Keep in touch so we can compare our recoveries

Howdy All & Welcome new folk!

I'm almost 24 hours into this clear liquids thing and it is tough! I am glad that I work tomorrow as it will be easier to keep my mind off my grumbling stomach. I think most of what I am dealing with is "head hunger" but it doesn't really make it any easier. Ah well, only one and 1/2 more days to go!

I was also a self pay and got it done 3/20/08.

Hi all, Well, this is day 12 of the pre-op diet, all liquids, and the only good thing I can say about it is I am losing an average of a pound a day. I won't change my stats down below until I come back from Mexico on Thursday, but as of this morning, I am down 60 pounds!! And I will be going where it is warm! We have had a very hard winter here and it snowed a little while ago, not alot, but still-ENOUGH! I am thinking good thoughts for everyone, an dhang in there, if I can do it, you can-it is all a mind game and my mind got tired of hauling around all this extra lard. Happy Easter.

Howdy Everyone!

Well, day 2 of the "clear liquids" phase is much better than day 1. I think my stomach has stopped grumbling. Being at work and staying busy is helping.

So, tomorrow is my big day. I'll report back when I get back on Wednesday.

Good luck everyone!

Here's a cute story---Yesterday I was on day 1 of Clear liquids... while at church my pastor was talking about the disciples and mentioned they were tired and hungry...wel just then my stomach growled so loud!! my sister and I could not stop laughing!!

Today is day 2 of clear liquids...got all my meds, lots of flavored waters, heating pad and a new book!! I am ready!!

Michelle

My date is tomorrow 3/25 also and also self pay. I'm starting to get nervous.

Good Luck!

good luck tomorrow! I am so happy for you......only a blink away from a whole new you.

That was too cute Michelle!

Welcome Mr. Toys!

Thanks Maid Marion.

Well, we are on our way! (Still no call from the hospital about the time yet, but I know they will call soon. Last I heard I would be 9:30 and need to be in the hospital by 7:30)

Will be thinking of the 26th band members tomorrow and will be back to check on you guys.

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