It's getting so close...

 I was scheduled for surgery on March 20th but now they are having to bump me to the 21st.  No biggie there.  I have been waiting years for this to finally happen.  I can wait one more day.  

Mine is on the 7th of April. I am in Washington state as well. I am very excited but feeling anxious as I want to start planning what I need after surgery but feel in limbo.  I don't know what to buy and what types of grocerty shopping I should do before surgery. Any suggestions.

 I got a great list of things that would be helpful (both for the hospital stay and returning home) from this site.  I am having a fair amount of anxiety about the kinds of foods I should take with me (I will be staying in a hotel for the remainder of a week following surgery).
    I did buy a few of the pureed meat and gravy varieties of baby food.  I know No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast is a good choice.  Also powdered milk can be added to fat free milk to boost the protein intake.  I got a very fine mesh strainer so I can make fruit smoothies without having to worry about seeds or skins.  
   I know exactly how you feel though about being in limbo.  I have been having to train myself to do things so differently in order to be approved for surgery and now that I am having surgery I have to re-train myself to do things a different way.  I try not to stress too much about it though since there are many who can be a testiment that it is possible.  
   Best of wishes.  

Heather,

Looks like we have the same surgeon!  I'm scheduled for March 30.  Scared but excited.  The 1000-calorie-a-day diet hasn't been fun but I know it's important.  Good luck - may your surgery be boring and uneventful. :)

-Kim

 You will do great!