Hi, Jocelin I just saw your message this morning. I am usually on at night, but I wasn't last night. Good luck on you surgery. I am right behind you on Sept. 20th!!

Hi! I am sceduled for September 6th too. I have had my date since the beginning of June so I have been counting down the days for what seems like forever. Good luck everyone! Heather

Hi Renee, well I'm not part of this board, but I was going to post something and then saw your post and thought I would respond. I had surgery a year ago, September 16. Of course we're all concerned with complications - and we should be. This is a serious procedure!! But nothing we can do about that except worry, and that doesn't set good chi for going in to surgery. So have confidence in your surgeon and feel like you are in good hands and relax! As far a what you're bringing to the hospital, I didn't take any magazines and I was fine. Jus****ched tv mostly and walked! Slippers are helpful, and don't worry about bringing your own nightgown and robe, I just kept on the hospital one. Also, don't worry about shampoo stuff!! Like someone said if you feel good enough to start doing that you're good enough to go home. Now, what I was going to write to you all for advice -- don't push the limit on things. Don't try to find out how much sugar you can eat before you dump! Don't start eating carbs to see if you can before you dump!! So my advice to all of you is to follow the rules and stick with them. For me, since surgery, I have not had any sugar at all. Would I dump, I don't know, but I haven't tried it. And so far, I haven't had any dumping episodes at all. I remember hearing people say 'oh gosh, I just ate french fries and mcnuggets and nothing happened and now I know I can'!! Yeah ---- So there you go little September babies, take it for what it's worth!! love and good luck to all of you!! donna

September 11th! Hope thats not a bad omen..Very nervous and excited!

OK, I'm guessing your all having the same thoughts I am so let's see if we can all help each other prepare for this big event in our lives. What is your biggest concern with what we'll all be going through in the next month? Way back in my head I'm concerned about complications and not making it through the surgery, but really I'm feeling all will be well, but how painful will it be? will I throw up and tear the stitches? will I notice any complications after I leave the hopital in time to get the proper medical attention? What are you looking forward to the most? My back, knees and ankles not hurting anymore! God I can't wait to not feel that pain all the time, struggling with stairs, walking, etc... What are you bringing to the hospital? Blistex comfey sweatpants/shorts change of underclothes magazines and my usual travel toiletries. Renee