Newbie here. Surgery Oct. 23, 2009

Hi everyone,
   I am so happy to find this website. I'm having lap band surgery on Friday, Oct. 23. I'm very excited to have it done and really can't wait to feel better. I have struggled with weight loss for most of my life. I also had open heart surgery in 2001 to repair and Aortic Aneurysm, which I will need to have it done again in a few years. Another reason why I have to get this done. It will hopefully proglong the time I need the surgery again. Plus my cardiologist said that if I don't get serious I could risk the chance of dieing on the table and also infection afterwards. I am only 42 and I don't want to die. I have 2 teenage boys and a husband I am not ready to leave behind.
  I have been on my presurgical diet for 1 1/2 weeks. I did cheat a few times with a peice of lunch meat ham and cheese. I have been trying to be faithful. I have to say I HATE the diet. It's killing me but I will stick with it. Only 3 days to go and I can't wait.
  I am looking for lots of support.

Hello, my name is Devon.  I am having RnY the same day.  I am so excited.  I can't wait for a new life.  Friend Request me and we can go through this process together.  I wish you the best with your surgery.

Hi,
     My surgery is also on October 23. I am having the VSG done in Mexico and am soooo excited. I leave in a few hours to catch the plane. I think I am more nervous about my first plane flight than the surgery. I hope you both have wonderful success with your surgeries and remember it is all in Gods hands. 
                                 
                                                   Holly

Hi my name is Vivian and I leave in about 6 hours for juarez. I am scheduled with Dr. Jose Rodriguez at Star medica. if you have any advice or experience to share with me- please do!

I wish everyone luck tomorrow that is having their surgery. I'm extremely exctied myself and can't wait to get it done. I have to be there at 9am EST tomorrow morning. 

Hello Everyone, I had the Laproscopic Gastic Bypass on Oct. 23rd.  I am finding that I really need to keep going back to my book that my Surgeon provided, and using the Spirometer and walking is something I am having to make myself do!!  I go to the Dr. for my first visit since surgery on Thursday and I can't wait to be able to start some good things to eat!!!  Cream of wheat, Mashed potatoes etc.. Soo excited about that!!!