Hi...I'm new here

Hello all. I just discovered this site from a publication in my surgeons office. My surgery is this Monday, Oct 17th. I have to be there at 5:30 am!!!! That's uncivilized! I'm not minding the protein shakes too much, but I've been on a high protein, no grain diet for 2 weeks and I'm dying for a bite of mashed potatoes. But no cheating for me. I'm trying to shrink my liver so I can have my RNY laproscopically. They are not sure they can do it with my body type (pregnant belly-like). I think I can have a bite of mashed potatoes at week 3 post-op. They diet they gave me for after is clear liquids for a week, full liquids for a week, semi-liquid for a week, then pureed and soft foods for 3 weeks. Is that about normal? Thanksgiving should be interesting this year....turkey in a blender anyone? MmmmHmmmmGooood. I'm looking forward to being able to do more with my son, and go to a strange theater or restaurant and not have to worry if I'll fit into the seats comfortably. I want to fit into the rides at amusement parks. I want my back to stop hurting. I want to go shopping for pretty clothes that look good on me. I've been reading the posts and profiles and found that some people consider their surgery day their new birthday. Well...this monday is my independance day, and I'm looking forward to my freedom.

Welcome, Sheryl! Your surgery is one week before mine! I hope you have a successful surgery, and quick recovery and a terrific new life afterward! I'll be sending good thoughts your way on Monday! Cheryl J.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD, MS SHERYL!!!! I AGREE WITH YOU ... AS A BONIFIED "NIGHT OWL", IF I HAVE TO GO IN AT 5:30am, NICK WILL HAVE TO POUR ME OUT OF THE CAR & ROLL ME INTO THE RECEPTION ROOM! WHY DON'T THEY HAVE NIGHT SURGERY FOR "NIGHT OWLS" & DAY SURGERY FOR "MORNING PEEPERS"? WHAT A MAAAAHHHH-VALOUS IDEA! FORGET THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY ... CAN YOU IMAGINE THE CLOTHES WE CAN LOOK AT FOR CHRISTMAS?????? SMALLER CLOTHES!!!!!!! YYYYYIIIIIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!! CHRISTMAS EVE IS NICK'S & MY 3rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ... SOUNDS LIKE A FANTASTIC REASON FOR A NEW OUTFIT!!! HEY, I LIKE "INDEPENDENCE DAY" ... "LOW FRUSTRATION LEVELS & POOR IMPULSE CONTROL?" AFTER 3 HOURS, MS SHERYL, I'D OF SMACKED HIM. I'D SAY YOU HAVE REALLY GOOD CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Thanks LadyD and Cheryl for your well wishes. They are appreciated. Dawn...the shrink was a her, and the only time I wanted to smack her was when she told me she would be happy to take on my "case". My dad thinks that she finds something wrong with everyone and offers to take their cases so she makes more money. Anyway....it's mostly true anyway. I do have low frustration levels, and anger easily. My darling husband says that anyone who's ever spent more than 5 minutes with me could've told her the same thing without an expensive 3 hr test. I, personally, think the impulse control thing is pure bunk. The only other thing she said is that I have some self-esteem issues. Well Duh!!! Show me someone who doesn't! Take care--Sheryl

GEEZ MS SHERYL ... YOU COULD OF LAID DOWN ON MY "COUCH" & I WOULD HAVE BEEN GLAD TO TELL YOU THAT DRIVVVVVVEL! TELL US SOMETHING WE DON'T ALREADY KNOW ABOUT OURSELVES!!!!! UHHHH ... DAUHHHHHHHHHHHHH! MY SHRINK TIME WAS ABOUT 10 MINUTES, IF THAT! GUESS YOURS WAS CHARGING BY THE HOUR! AT LEAST WE ARE ON OUR WAY!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Hi Sheryl. Welcome to the board. My surgery date is the day after yours. What they have planned for you after surgery sounds just about like what I will get so I would say it is pretty normal. Enjoy your independence day and keep us posted. See ya on the loosing side. Tina

Thank you Tina and Violet for your welcomes!

Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!