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12 Days Until Banded

OMG please... Im soooo scared...

Bad Intro... but Im really trying to get everything in order... I have a list... Im excited.. Im scared... Im nervous... I know all there is to know ( thanks you all) I want this thread as my venting thread if its okay... I leave tomorrow for a 365mile drive to CO for my pre-op. I hope everything goes well... I cant wait to see my Dr. and Cameron... I talk to him so much over the phone I cant wait to see him... again... Havent seen them since Jan. 7th hehehe. Im going to tell both Cameron and Dr. Smith that I am so nervous and scared.... I hope that dont change anything.. which I think Its all normal...

Thanks for all the support.. I will post my SURGERY LIST.. of goodies.. Tues. to make sure I have everything.... John (my hubby) is been such a sweetheart... he has helped me get everything in order... im so scrambled He is my root... you know...

Anyway.. Thanks for listening to me.. Im sure I will have much more to say.. See you all Monday Night or Tuesday! (((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

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Hey Trish,

I know just how you feel. My surgery is on Wednesday. Everytime I get to eat my lean meat, I just savor it. I have been practicing on chewing and eating very slowly. It takes me about an hour to eat the small amount they are allowing me. I feel sorry for my husband...he has only been allowed straight Protein shake since last Tuesday and his surgery is next Friday. Every time he smells food it is hard for him. I wish you the best on your surgery and I am glad you have already lost 10 lbs! YOU GO GIRL!! Best Wishes to you:D

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Okay Im just getting so nervous.. The nurse from the surgery center called me asking questions and giving me all the information I need for that morning. After that call I know this is for real and Im really doing it. Im so scared, nervous, and excited all at once. Its all but once pile after another on my back... the last fews days I have been dealing with school, trying to get my loan back to take some classes this summer, Im also dealing with the fact the stupid IRS took our refund.. that was going to help pay for my trip. and now we are putting off bills to be able to get a hotel. Thank goodness for priceline.com LOL I got a 150.00 room for only 45.00 nice! just little things here and there are just all getting to me. I do belive in the saying "when it rains it pours" I hope and greatly deserve this surgery to go well for me.

Well Im starting to pack.. I got my small luggage out.. and putting things in as I clean the house.. So far I got gas-x, heating pads, portien powder, broth, sf pudding, benifiber, splenda, coffee filters, creamer, nicotine Patches, breath strips, coffee mugs, paper plates..... hebral tea, liquid tyenol, tums. Thats all so far... there is still lots of room for more.. I need coffee, juice, Jello, and maybe a couple of towles.. i like my own towels over the hard crusty hotel towels.. lol

Next I will pack my over night bag at the hospital... so far in there I just got my slippers hehehe.. Im washing my comfy pjs now.

Then I will pack the big luggage with all my and my hubbys clothes...

Then I will pack my big carry bag with all my bathroom goodies...

Gosh I feel like im moving LOL... I know I always over pack for things and I probably will over pack for this but i guess thats better then under packing huh...

Thanks for listening to me

AHHHHHHHHHHH Im getting my BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trish!!! You won't need HALF that stuff! You are so funny, girl! The time away from home will fly and you will need less clothes and food and everything than you think. But, you know what? Pack it! Gotta cute hubby to carry it for you...set it all up when you get there, move in, ya know? and make yourself a home there. You are doing GREAT!!!!!

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LOL yeah maybe I am over packing... but it is for 5 days and i will be away from home...

Im not feeling well this afternoon.. I got real sick to my stomache and I just feel really down. almost like if im depressed. I dont know why I am having these feelings, Im thinking Im just so nervous and excited.. the mood diffrence of each causes a unbalance. oh who knows.. John will be home in 30mins from work im sure I will feel better then... Gosh I want a Pizza!!!!!!!! LOL

Trish:

Are you hanging in there still? I started liquids today. Was really nervous after talking to the surgery nurse too, and then I met the doc in the parking lot on his way to lunch when I was picking up a friend. That put my mind to rest. He makes me feel so confident in my decision and his ability. Maybe when you get there and speak with your doc your stress will subside.

I'm reading your thread every day it assures me I'm not alone, as I am sure the banded experiences are helping you. Hey, maybe the hospital or hotel will have internet you can check in there too. Good Luck !!! Be excited skinny girls here we come!!

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Brenda, I agree with you, its great to know we are not alone.. My husband was counting to me say "2 more days.. 2..2.. thats 1..2..." in his funny little voice... trying to make me laugh im sure. I just sigh, ahhhhhh... I told him we should take the truck instead of the car so all my luggage will fit.. hehehe Im looking in drawers that i hardly ever look in to see what I can take... now how crazy is that.. I just might run out of luggage... Thank goodness for my extra walmart bags LOL .....

I was thinking of taking my laptop, but the keyboard isnt working.. and I dont want to haul a keyboard and mouse... to messing... Ohhhhhhh but im not forgeting my paper plates LOL thats for John hehe

Trish, Good luck and You'll do great. I also was so nervous when I got into the pre-op room before surgury I thought OH MY GOD I WANT TO BACK OUT!!!!!! But then a nurse I know that had the surgery 8 months ago came in and visited with me she's 85lbs thinner and then I thought Lets GO for it!!!!! I'm now 6 days post op and everything is going great! You'll be done before you know it. God Bless, Sue

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