Good luck today all March 3rds. I will be thinking of you as I go through my day. Take care and speedy recoveries!

Best of luck to you as you begin your journey to health and fitness! I wish you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

Hey im not nervous or scared about the surgery, i know i will be the day of, but right now im just trying to get my mind set for what i need for surgery and the week that i will have to stay down in elmira. Im mostly nervous about not getting enough liquids in me after surgery .....and waking up from surgery , but the whole surgery doesnt bother me, i guess because i wont remember it,,when you are put to sleep , and wake up , groggy and warn out , thats what i am not lookin forward to..........oh and the juicy farts,,lol.....ive been warned to go to toilet whenever i can that i feel the need to fart....so yah...thats gross..... but keep in touch with me ..add me.... my pre-admission is on tuesday march 11th. ...and i have to be at hospital for surgery at 9am .... woohoo on the 17th..... Luck of the Irish will be with me.

I was told nothing by mouth from 6pm Sunday the 16th on - but I have been caffeine free since September 25 - my first appointment with the doctor. I was told that I would begin the protein shakes as soon as I got home. I ordered several different flavors from Bariatric Eating. I was also told to get a toddler sippy cup that holds 10 ounces because at first we will be sipping and that way I won't smell the stuff with the lid on it. Was also advised to get baby spoons to eat with. As for protein I was told 90 grams a day. Water/fluid intake at least 80 ounces a day. I hope I can do it. Are you getting nervous? I think I am OK, but every so often I get really jumpy and jittery. I have asked DH and kids to clean the house in the next couple of weeks so I won't have to think about it when I come home. I have my pre-op admission on Monday the 10th and will get more information then. Have a great day! Deb

today is my day... after waiting sooooo long and jumping through so many hoops... it is finally here... amazing...... i think the worst part of this whole thing is that danged bowel prep last night..... but its here and im not scared or nervous... just another beautiful day in the neighborhood!!!!!! now i dont have an angel so there probably wont be any posting until i get home by me... thanks for everyones support and word of encouragement!!!! see you on the flip side of this journey!!!!!!