Anyone else getting super excited??? (Nov 7 surgery date)

I can hardly concentrate! I'm getting so excited...only 2 weeks left. I feel like I have a new boyfriend or something (of course, I've been married for 11 years so I'm not sure I really remember what that feels like!)...I'm obsessed with checking these boards and reading through all my WLS books! It's all I can think & talk about...I just keep talking to different people so I don't drive anyone nuts... Is it just me?? I started my pre-op diet on Monday (2 days early I was so excited)! I went today for my pre-admission tests (easy!)...so ready to lose this weight and get back to doing all the things I stopped doing because of my weight! Wishing all you November patients the best! Heather

Heather - I had my pre-admission testing today too. Also met my new surgeon for the first time today (my previous choice of surgeons is out on medical leave, so had to pick a different one). So spending the day getting things done for the surgery and sitting in a waiting room with other WLS women who were more than willing to chit chat about the surgery - how wonderful was that?! My skinny friends just don't seem all that interested in the details that I want to talk about --- don't want to talk their ear off. I'm definitely excited to get going. But there are moments of sheer nervousness and anxiety ... which usually get pushed aside for the excitement. I'm sure as November 13th gets closer the nerves will creep in a bit more. But for now I'm enjoying these last 2.5 weeks before surgery. And reading my butt off too!! LOL! Pam

LOL- I just read your post and it made me laugh, we sound like the same person! I jsut finished day 2 of the liquid diet...4 days earlier than I needed to, just to get a grip on my anxiety over the whole thing! I hate this wait, I just want to get the surgery over with so I can begin losing and joining the losers bench. What did you think of the pre-op diet? I am on liquids only, and although it is hard, it is not as bad as I thought it would be. Our surgery dates are only 2 days apart! I am Nov. 9.

I'm starting to get excited, but I'll be more excited once the house is in order and the checkbook is balanced. I'm excited to catch up on movies, as I'm going to upgrade my Netflix list to the max # of movies at a time, in an attempt to avoid commercial television (and food ads) while I'm healing. I've already arranged childcare/transport and some playdates for them the weekend after. My mom will attend the school's Thanksgiving Lunch in my stead. And, I just sent an Evite for a prayer service at my house the night before. I start my pre-op diet on Monday. I'm not THAT excited. Maida

Maida, I'm on day 2 of the liquid protein diet and I am hungry. I have just switched to watching nothing but my DVD's. I like your Netflix idea. I didn't realize how much food is on TV! I get more and more excited as the days have gone by. I have an aunt who I think is more excited than I am. ;-) I live with my mom who had RNY 4 years ago and looks like a million bucks now. I'm lucky that I have a live in support group! She keeps telling me that while my family is feasting on turkey and "fixins" for Thanksgiving, I will be happy to have my protein drink on my little stomach.

Hello there; I'm excited just to have a date. My surgery is for November 30th and I just found out about the preop diet. That scares me, I have never been good at those liquid protien type diets, I get so hungry that I cheat. So, I am not so excited about that part. I am from Oregon, Otis actually. Just before you get to Lincoln City on the coast. Maybe we could talk. :secret: Where you from? Jeannie

I don't have to be on liquid protein, but the low-carb thing is tough. I made sure to buy some Benefiber. Good excuse for me to go buy some seafood.

Hi, Jeannie - I feel the same way you do... Excited and anxious, but a bit scared of the pre-op diet. I just got my surgery date on Friday and it's set for November 27 - just a couple days before you. We'll be very close to being on the same road at the same time! I live up in Tacoma, WA, but am familiar with the Oregon coast and love it down there. Are you going to Portland for your surgery? I'd love to chat with you, if you'd like. Take care..................Nancy

Yes, I am going to OHSU for my surgery. You'll be leaving as I am admitting. I'd love to talk, keep me updated and please let me know what happens when you come home, if and when you feel well enough to do so. :cool: Jeannie

Hello Heather, I have been on my liquids for two days also but I'm not early my surgery is on the 7th of nov and I completely think my friends at work are sick of me talking about the WLS but they would never tell me. they Know how excited I am to get this underway, you sound like me though when it comes to Excitement. My husband Don't understand . He is more afraid for me to have this done then I am I think. well Gl my November Surgery Buddys.. take care.