So I had the pre-op bloodwork and paperwork done today. I was at the hospital for about 3 1/2 hours, and I'm on the "fast track" to be admitted on Thursday.

I don't know what time yet. They'll call me tomorrow and tell me that.

I can eat whatever I want tonight. We are headed out to my favorite Chinese restaurant. My daughter was sort of laughing at me because I was referrring to dinner tonight as my "last meal", but that's OK. I'm still not going to gorge myself or anything like that, but I know it's going to be a long time before I ever have an egg roll or Shrimp with Lobster Sauce - if ever - again, so I want to make this one something I really, really enjoy.

Tomorrow is Clear liquids only, of course.

I've been told to stop my Byetta as of tomorrow morning.

The glucophage and amaryl will continue for now - at least until post op when they give me further instructions.

I'm so excited, and so nervous all at the same time.

I can't believe it is finally going to happen. I've studied, I've researched, I've read everything I can get my hands on and I am ready for this.

I know that this is not the miracle cure, that this is still going to take a lot of dedication and hard work from me. But I'm ready for it. I can do this.

I just want Thursday to finally be over!

hey bama belle, i'm also having my surgery on thursday the 29th. at this point i'm not scared or nervous. i feel like i'm going through the motions for someone else. it doesn't seem real to me. i guess once i get to the hosptial and start signing the paper, i'll finally realize that it's go time. i hope that everything goes well for the both of us as well as all the may 29th banders.

God Speed my May banders. I am 8 days post op and doing great ..You can do this and it will be a brand new start. I will be thinking of you all and Roll Tide Belle ..

Post when you all can and let us know how you are ..

Good luck you two being banded tomorrow!!!

Let us know how it goes!!

Terri :scared2: