YAP TOMORROW IS THE DAY I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR BOY AM I NERVOUS.TODAY IS THE LIQUID DIET.MAKING IT JUST FINE SO FAR.I HAVE PACKED AND HAVE MY PHONE LIST READY JUST WAITING FOR THE TRIP TO LITTLE ROCK.SURGERY IS AT 2:00PM LONG TIME WITH OUT DRINK TILL THEN BUT I CAN DO IT.I AM DETERMINED I DIDN'T COME THIS FAR.I WISH ALL LUCK TO ALL ON THERE JOURNEY TO HAVE THE STRENGTH TO OVER COME ALL THAT IS PUT BEFORE THEN. A FREIND ONCE TOLD ME"IF GOD LEAD YOU TO IT HE WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH IT" HOW TRUE IT IS.SEE YOU ALL ON THE OTHER SIDE

DEAR LINDA, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, MY DATE IS FOR MONDAY 19TH, AND I AM GETTING MYSELF READY RIGHT NOW.. I HAVE THIS DAY SUNDAY LEFT AND THAN I START MY NEW BEGINNING OR NEW LIFE.. TO A SMALLER ME.. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE WAY.. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS COME TUESDAY... MY WILL JUST BE STARTING.. THEY TELL ME THE SAMR THING ABOUT THE SURGERY, SO DON'T YOU WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING CAUSE I KNOW YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS, JUST LIKE ME AGAIN GOD BLESS YOU... JENNIFER FROM KENYUCKY....

Hi Lisa...don't feel bad. My surgery is on the 19th and I haven't done any shopping yet myself! I have read so many things that you're supposed to take, but this is what the vitalady suggests: hair brush tooth brush and toothpaste lip moisturizer (anesthesia makes lips very dry) "slip on" slippers lotion something soft and loose to wear home, such as sweats or a waist-less dress men might want a razor deodorant women: regardless of the time of month, "be prepared" as anesthesia can trigger an extra menses The hospital provides front & back gowns and footies. Due to the anesthesia and pain meds, you probably will not read a book. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hope this helps! Jeralyn

I am scheduled for surgery at St Lukes on May 27th. I'm not taking much! From all I've read, I'm wearing something there that can be wadded up (they said they'll put my clothes into a plastic bag), and then I'll take my slippers (slide-in's) and an "open down the front" lightweight robe, for walking the halls. For after surgery, I have sugar-free popsicles, low sugar yogurt, cottage cheese, Crystal Light, and cream of wheat. I also bought a box of Real Meals off of the link that pops up on this sight sometimes. I don't want to skimp on my protien! My doctor has us eating soft solids before we leave the hospital. Each doctor is different. Oh, I also will have beef and chicken bullion too. Then I'll try things as I go. DON'T BUY TOO MUCH!! Your eating will slow down considerably, and you don't want to be stocking up on things you won't need. Here's an excellent link to help.... http://ww2.netnitco.net/users/trouble2/Switchboard.htm She's got a lot of good info. I try to go through the info about every week. I wish you the very best!! Lori