My surgery date is Aug.9,2005, and I am excited and very nervous!

Hi Everyone is there anyone who has my surgery date of Aug.9. It is coming so fast I cannot believe after 3 years of trying for the surgery it is finally here! You know I trust my doctor, but I know it is just nerves. I go to my Pre-OP testing on the 2nd of Aug. and go have a V-Filter inserted on Aug 3 to prevent blood clots from developing in surgery. Has anyone else had to have a V-Filter? I am 12 days to go. Anyone have any advice for me in the upcoming days I really would love to hear from you? Post op people please email, and tell me what I am in for? I am having the RNY? I would love any support that can remind me this will be a new start on getting my life back! Excited but nervous! Valerie

Hi Valerie! Congrats on your date! You must be SO excited! I know I am! I can hardly sit still! lol.... I am having Lap RNY on August 8.... just one day before you! It will be a very exciting time for us.... I am a little nervous, but that is to be expected! Good luck with your sugery! All the best! Bridget

HI VALERIE, I UNDERSTAND JUST HOW NERVOUS & EXCITED YOU ARE CAUSE MY DATE IS 08/10/05 !!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND SEE YOU ON THE LOSING SIDE.

Hi Valerie, I SHARE THE SAME EXCITEMENT AND NERVES THAT YOU DO. I will have RNY on Aug. 10th....just the next day. I have never had a V-Filter and it hasn't been reccomended for it either. I am sure all will go well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My nerves and thoughts have been going since I signed surgical consent. I can barely sleep! Here's to a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Rose

Valerie, Looks like it's you and me kid! I was supposed to be the 8th, then he slid it a day. I'd like to say I'll be thinking about you, but I'm scheduled as the first case in the morning. I think I'll be a bit too doped up to even remember your name! Ken

HELLO VALERIE, I AM HAVING SURGERY ON THE 9TH ALSO! IT IS A LITTLE SCARY BUT JUST THINK OF HOW OUR LIVES WILL CHANGE IN A SHORT TIME. I AM VERY NERVOUS TOO. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ON YOUR EXCITING DAY. YOU WILL BE ON MY MIND. MY SURGERY ISN'T UNTILL 3:00 THAT AFTERNOON, CA. TIME. YOU WILL PROBALY HAVE YOURS DONE BY THEN!! KAREN

any of you lovely people have to do a preop liquid diet? My surgery is on Aug 10, and im on day 5 of liquids and Im about to throw a fit!!!! im so so hungry, and sometimes feeling panicky!! Like i need drugs or something. Im drinking the carnation instant breakfasts like they tell me, and broth, jello, etc. But come on! all i really want is a little food! any body else ever feel this way?> Patti