February 27th for me!
Hi all,
Yup, I finally have a date now... The whole process, from first info meeting until the big day, has taken 8 months. I've sure had many opportunities to back out, but I am still SO looking forward to February 27th! I'm not even thinking much about the actual surgery or the recovery time; I'm looking beyond that and focusing on what will be a transformed me, and that's enough to keep me going and not be afraid. 
The only really sucky part I can forsee is that it's only 5 days before my birthday, so knowing that I'll be home alone with daytime TV and most likely at least a little bit in pain doesn't much thrill me. In fact, that's the part that bums me out - being home alone all week during the day, especially on my birthday. 
I get so bored... I'll need to find myself stimulating things to keep me occupied without resorting to food or doing anything else that might hinder my progress. Any good ideas out there? I already have the renting movies thing down on my list. I also have a scrapbook to work on. I can also do some internet surfing, but I'm looking for any unique ideas anyone might have. Thanks! 
Anyhoo, this is getting long, so I'll sign off now. Toodles!
Laura
The only really sucky part I can forsee is that it's only 5 days before my birthday, so knowing that I'll be home alone with daytime TV and most likely at least a little bit in pain doesn't much thrill me. In fact, that's the part that bums me out - being home alone all week during the day, especially on my birthday.
I get so bored... I'll need to find myself stimulating things to keep me occupied without resorting to food or doing anything else that might hinder my progress. Any good ideas out there? I already have the renting movies thing down on my list. I also have a scrapbook to work on. I can also do some internet surfing, but I'm looking for any unique ideas anyone might have. Thanks!
Anyhoo, this is getting long, so I'll sign off now. Toodles!
Laura 
My surgery is Feb. 3 and my birthday is Feb. 5 so I'll probably still be in the hospital. However, I'm looking at this birthday as one of my best ever. I'm giving myself the gift of good health.
As to hobbies to do while recovering, I'm going to learn to crochet and have a stack of books ready to read. I'm thinking that t.v. viewing will not be one of my favorite hobbies and have been warned that to have the clicker ready when any food commercials come on!
Good luck!
They better be extra nice to you in the hospital on your birthday!!! If they aren't, you let us know and we'll come kick their butts! 
I appreciate your outlook about this being your best birthday ever. Great attitude! Now I'm going to try to adopt that as my position... this is the BEST birthday present anyone could possibly give me now!
I hear ya about the food commercial thing. I bet we'll become very aware about how much everyone's lives revolve around food. Not only on TV, but on the radio, in magazines, at friends' and familiy's houses, and anywhere else! Yup, that's probably going to be quite tough for a while. 
I appreciate your outlook about this being your best birthday ever. Great attitude! Now I'm going to try to adopt that as my position... this is the BEST birthday present anyone could possibly give me now!
I hear ya about the food commercial thing. I bet we'll become very aware about how much everyone's lives revolve around food. Not only on TV, but on the radio, in magazines, at friends' and familiy's houses, and anywhere else! Yup, that's probably going to be quite tough for a while. 
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