Thank you Ladies for your kind responses. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in the insanity! I'm nineteen days out - those of you who are just a few days away must be so excited. Those of you who who have just had the surgery -ROCK ON! We are on the brink of something incredible. Remeber when we were kids and if something didn't go right when you were playing -somebody yells "DO OVER" and the game would reset to where it went off track and you'd start again? Well Ladies... I'm calling a "DO OVER". Who's with me!

Oh I can soooo relate to what you are going through! I'm 7 days from surgery and though I am calmer now, last week I was going nuts with the same thing you are feeling. The panic has passed for the most part and has been replaced with a calm acceptance that yes, this is gonna finally happen. I wish you the best of luck ! Shelia

I'm very happy. I received a voice mail from my surgeon's office telling me that my lap band surgery is approved for May 21st. I go to the hospital for preadmission on the 12th and for boot camp on the 15th. I guess they'll start me on the liquid diet the day after boot camp. My husband is soooo cold about my decision to have wls. He voiced his opinions and that was that. He's not an ounce happy for me. He's very concerned that something bad's going to happen to me. I have asthma, high blood pressure and I had two bouts of bronchitis a month apart from each other. He says that I'm always sick and having surgery might complicate things more. He doesn't understand that that's precisely why I need and want this surgery, to become healthier. I'm on my way. Nereida

Hey Lauren, Glad you are doing great! I'm a week away from my surgery and and am really excited. Last week and the week before I was a nervous wreck LOL. Keep us posted on how you are doing! Shelia

What is the deal with this dehydration thing? I am about 15 months out from my surgery and have had three IV's in the past year for fluid. Apparently, I do not drink enough water.....for the past two weeks my whole body has been itching, itching, everywhere. It is better now that I had an IV. Also, gas is a problem.... I have tried everything..... Hopefully, this resolves SOON. It is horrible. I try to eat lots of protein. How is Ham in the protein department? I crave ham. I have also had fast heart beats for a long time (spordaic). I had a Holter monitor twice and everything was fine. Would this be dehydration too???? The dr's don't seem to know. I guess I have to go back up to the U of M to my surgeon and have him check this out even if my family doctor can not find anything wrong. What a journey this has been. I would absoutely do it over, though. I have lost enough weight and am trying not to lose anymore, but I am. I guess I have to hit the ice cream this evening. I don't dump so I am lucky in that department. Anyway, if anyone has any advice...please feel free. I am so glad I found this site. It has answered lots of questions for me. THANKS SO MUCH. elliejon