Thank you all

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. Today is the first of my two days of pre-op diet. I can have protein drinks or cream soups today. Tomorrow it's all clear liquids. I'm starving. I colored my hair for the last time today. Does anyone know if I will be able to use temporary rinses on my hair after surgery?

Lorraine, Those first two days pre-op are probably the most difficult you will have for awhile because after surgery you just aren't hungry or at least I haven't been. I had surgery on the 2nd and all went very well. As far as coloring your hair...I don't think you will have a problem, but I'll let you know because I'm having mine done next week so if it all falls out I'll let you know!!

I'll pray that your hair doesn't fall out. My friend had her surgery in July, and they told her not to use chemicals on her hair right away. After the 4th month, she started losing hair. She just colored it the other day, and it seems to be fine.

Lorraine, Let me tell ya, you are a lucky girl! Today is my second day of clear only liquids and I feel like I'm losing my mind (what I wouldn't do for a protein shake or a creamed soup)! Who knew food gave you energy! Seems all I've been doing is sleeping. Maybe it's my mind's way of getting through these 48 hours. I had to drink the Fleet's phososoda (or however you spell it!!) yesterday and it was the most awful thing I have ever put in my mouth. OMG... if I can do that, I can do anything!! Seems every thing will be easy now that I gagged that stuff down! Heck, bring on the pain from surgery... even that has to be easier!! Yesterday was my emotional day too... if I wasn't sleeping, I was crying!! I'm wishing you well and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Kelly

You thought the Fleet was bad?? Just wait until you swallow a few sips of the Barium fluid to check for leaks after your surgery...Yikes!!