Vicki, you know the first little bit is tough....especially since you are already on a liquid diet. But Boy it is soooooooo worth it! I was so starting to second guess myself when I got to this month before my surgery. But I would so do it again. The doors it has opened for me......first and most importantly my kids. I am enjoying life with them so much. This weekend we went to the water park and what a differnce 120 plus pounds can make. I was rieding all hte slides and climbing through things (and can sit ina plastic chair with room to spare! I have met so many wonderful new friends both online and in person!!!I am going back to school to do something I always wanted to do....become a paramedic! And so much more!!! I love my new life and like I mentioned......I would do it all again. The bad habits.....well they remain. And I have been plateaued for awhile because of them, but then I mess up and start a dumping episode and then I know that my tool is working! The stress triggers will still be there....you just can't act on them like you once did. But I will say after a few months it all gets easier!! Donna

Hey Kristy, First, hope you are feeling better after the ER episode. I guess every doc is different. I didn't need to be on a liquid diet (i.e. Optifast etc) before surgery, just two days of clear liquids after the bowel prep. I really hope they don't push back your surgery because of this. IMHO, it isn't really necessary, or we would ALL be required to do it. I'm sure a week would be fine. Talk directly to your doctor/surgeon iabout this if necessary. If indeed they do put off your surgery, think about going on your vacation and then having the surgery later. I know it's hard to wait...but maybe not stressing about the timing and all that would help. I'm sure if this was happening to me, I'd be ripping someone's throat out, so I'm not trying to minimize your situation. Just trying to make the best of it. Good Luck!! Kristin

My "Last Meal" is tonight so - I'm going to have a cheeses burger and maybe a slice of pizza with Crystal Light. I really miss my "Pepsi" drinks.

I too am going in May 1st. I won't know the time until the day before. But usually you have to be there at 5:30 am. For surgery at 7:30 am... good luck to all of us...

I am forming a new support group in Laurel, Delaware. We will have our first meeting on Thursday, May 1st from 7:00-8:30pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 17249 Phillips Hill Road, Laurel, De. Everyone is welcome! We'll discuss the name of the group, meeting times and dates, and have time for people to get to know one another! Please contact me if you have any questions.