Hello to everyone. I got my date. It's May 22nd. I will start my 2 wk liquid diet on May 8th.

I was nervous about getting the green light from the surgeon because of other medical conditions(I have systemic Sarcoidosis and was just through treatment for Thyroid Cancer which spread to Lymph Nodes).

But all went well and I got my date. So excited!!!!:huh2:

Wish every1 good luck!!!

Carrie C-I don't have to use an antiseptic, but do have to wash with antibacterial soap the day of surgery. I'm sure it's related?!? To prevent infection in your incision areas I imagine. But just guessing that's what it's for. I'm not super excited about it because its soo drying and i can't use lotion afterwards. LAME.

Can't believe, we're almost there!!

I was told to shower with an antiseptic product the night before or mornng of. They said any pharmacy would have some in it's first aid product section.

They gave me a bottle at the hospital. They also told me I couldn't wear nailpolish! Very strange.

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!!!

Never heard of the antiseptic showering - not even for any of my other surgeries. I would think that they would clean the area with antiseptic in the operating room!! Is this an HMO???!!! Trying to save money!!! LOL!!!

Anyway - start my liquid diet tomorrow and stocked up on all my other supplies for the days following. How exciting and nerve wracking!!

Terri :cursing:

Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day. I'm kind of an idiot I think. I'm working, because I thought it would help me get things wrapped up and keep my mind off of what's happening tomorrow, but it's not! Not at all. Go figure. Good luck to everyone for tomorrow!!

:eek: Well I must say I'm scared as hell. I'm cranky for my liquid diet , but I'm hanging on it. Yester I saw on You tube the surgery and I doesn't seem to complicated. . Please wish me luck..

They gave me a bottle at the hospital. They also told me I couldn't wear nailpolish! Very strange.

Weird about the nailpolish thing! I wore nailpolish on both my fingers and toes! It wasn't a problem! I did have to take my nose ring out though. It came out fine, but when I got home and tried to put it back in, my nose had already started to heal up! I had to force it though, and my piercing is over a year old! My ears heal up quickly too. Maybe that means my port scars will too!

Yea, the nailpolish thing is weird. They also said no makeup, but I wasn't planning on wearing it anyway!

I had to start my liquid diet today, and it has been very hard. I hope it is easier after the surgery.

Yea, the nailpolish thing is weird. They also said no makeup, but I wasn't planning on wearing it anyway!

I had to start my liquid diet today, and it has been very hard. I hope it is easier after the surgery.

they told me no makeup or hair products. the only thing i put on was deoterent, and brushed my teeth.

i think liquids are easier after surgery, i only had some Soup yesterday and i've been up for 4 hours today and i'm not hungry for anything at all. i had some hot tea this morning but thats been it so far. i do think i'm struggling with some emotional eating, like i feel like i should be eating but i'm just not physicaly hungrey! so i'm not eating, and i'm feeling fine so far.

So with the nailpolish thing, they actually gave us an explanation on that. If people don't wear light enough nail polish, the oxygen sensor can't get a very good reading on your finger, so they just tell people no nail polish. Our nurse consult did say it was okay to have acrylic nails, just to have them as clear or french manicure. Go figure!

I am so glad this day is about 1/2 over. Can't wait for tomorrow...

I can't wait either. I am ready to have it done already!

Good luck to all of us tomorrow. I will be back on Friday 5/23. My prayers are with everyone....Meet you all in

band land on Friday.

ONLY 1 MORE DAY!!! OMG!!! :confused_smile:

I wish this would just be over already!!!

Good luck to us!!!

Terri

Good luck to all you 22nd-ers!!! Today will be wonderful for you...I can't wait until you all are back with stories! Remember the pain is temporary....but the weight loss will be permanent! (We can do this!)

I now have less than 24 hours left.....nervously excited......but I can't wait to be with you all on the other side. HUGS!!!

Hey, how was everyone's surgery? Mine went ok, I am just very very sore. I got pretty sick when I woke up, but today I am feeling better. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I am not hungry at all, and in fact, I am having to make myself eat. Never thought I'd ever say that!!