Time for a new ROLL CALL: What are all the OCTOBERITES up to?

Hi Everyone~ I'm in my last week before surgery. This time next Thursday, I'll be sitting in the admissions department waiting to go to the OR. All of my pre-op work was done last week. I met with my physician on Tuesday and he even called me yesterday to tell me he had my abdominal u/s reports (not in my chart Tuesday). My cupboard is packed and I am getting my protein and vitamins in. I'm hoping to get my house clean this weekend. That would take such a huge weight off. My nerves are hiding. They will show their ugly face. It's funny how I look at Old Navy or any other store and think.. Hey I might look cute in that outfit soon. LOL!! I have bought my fist goal outfit. It's a size 12/14 skirt and top and a 11/13 t-shirt that says stop staring. I'm more nervous about the post-op barium and the central line than I am about the actual surgery. Heck.. I'm normally awake w/ c-sections. So this will be a nice change. LOL!! Heather 10/6/05 - Lap RNY

Heather I LOOOOOVE the new outfit idea. Be sure to share pictures when you get into it, I will be dying to see it!! Take care Vi

YOU OUGHT TO GET A TEE SHIRT THAT SAYS, "STARE ALL YOU WANT ... I WORKED HARD TO GET TO BE THIS BEAUTIFUL!" CONGRATULATIONS ON BEGINNING YOUR NEW LIFE ON THE "LOSING SIDE"! GOD BLESS DAWN & NICK

Hi Octoberites, Well, Monday's the day. Tuesday of this week I took off work and went to have my preop stuff done and my pre-registration for the hospital. It really gave me a reality check. This is happening on MONDAY! Not next month, not next week, but in 4 days. I'm so ready for this. I get bigger and bigger every year. If I don't do it now, I'll just be that much bigger, heavier, and sicker. I'm big, heavy and sick enough to do it now. I can say that 235 is going to be my highest weight. I'll NEVER weigh any more than that, ever. That's enough for me. Here are the things I'm looking forward to doing. 1. Being able to tie my shoes. 2. Being able to look in the mirror without crying. 3. Being in front of the camera again. I am very adept at never having my picture taken. 4. Zipping up a pair of jeans. No more stretchy pants for me. 5. Not hearing people say, "But you have such a beautiful face." 6. Having people ask me if I've lost weight, and really mean it. 7. Cutting my own toenails. 8. Not having sore feet all the time. 9. Taking a bath in the bathtub. 10. Being able to get up from the floor without groaning. 11. Being healthy. 12. Not being hungry all the time. There are many more things, but this post is already too long. See y'all on the other side! Cheryl

Good luck to you Cheryl! I'm getting nervous again but I'm still excited and still SO READY!!

looks like im the 1 @ the bottom of the waiting list lol.... my surgery isnt til oct 21st. i have to start my clear liquids on sat oct 1st though. ughhh, 3 weeks of liquids... but ya gotta do what ya gotta do! i did my preops back in august i think and finished all my various clearances 2 weeks ago. my original date was sept 21st but it got postponed cause i had some 'funny' results from 2 stress tests. but the heart cath proved nothing is wrong so im back on!!!! i wish everyone luck & good health through all this. lisa 10-21-05

It will be here before you know it! I had to keep passing dates up because of work but here it is and I'm finally going in on Monday!! Good luck to you! Vi P.S. THANK GOD I only have to do the liquid diet for 2 days, don't know how I would have survived on it for 3 weeks PRE OP! GOOD LUCK!

Hi there, we have the same surgery date....I wish u a speedy recovery and a new life....ur in my prayers and thoughts...smiles to u from Texas

Thank you Linda, the same to you! We're almost there!

Hello Vi, i am new to this web site and i will be having my surgery october 7th im very very excited and its been a longggggg process. Best of luck to you on monday, just remember its so worth it and you will feel so much better. Im getting the RNY are you too? xoxo Kendra~