I feel the same way. I seems like I have been working toward this forever. I am very excited, but I must admit, in some ways I can't let myself get too excited because I feel like if I do, something will happen to delay it. I am not sure if that is a normal reaction or if I just have to keep a little cloud over my head. BUT for the most part I am counting down. Christmas has come early.

Hey guys, im janeen in VA...just saying hello to all my fellow november surgery buddies! What are you doing to prepare? I have started taking 900mcg biotin every day to build it up and work against the hair loss, i will be upping it later. I am also testing some of the diff protein shakes and bars etc to get an idea of what i like, although from what i hear tastes will likely change after surgery. So far I like Muscle milk premixed drinks (mocha joe and rootbeer float) and the Oh Yeah! bars (the peanut butter tastes like a lil debbie nutty bar). I am really particular about the funny protein aftertaste so i like to taste test many kinds. plus i cant stand those gooey bars that are like all nougat and no crunch...im not a sweets person as it is, so they have to be good for me to like them lol! Any suggestions from yall? I have been going to the Vitamin Shoppe because they have a cooler with individual drinks so you dont have to waste money on a whole pack to try them. i also want to work on some extra exercise (who am i kidding, extra?)..just exercise so it wont hit me like such a ton of bricks post op! talk to me!

I'm just dropping a line to say hi to other "Novemberites" I can hardly wait for November to come and it feels like time is flying by and slowly dragging itself along at the same time! Good luck everyone and can't wait to be on the losers bench with all of you.

Hi all you Novemberites, It won't be long and many people will be posting this and that like mad on this board. You'll discuss things that range from how nervous you are to what your dreams are for after your surgery. It is an exciting time, so sit back and enjoy the ride. With your permission, I've decided to informally adopt the "November 2007 Surgery Date" board and keep checking in with you folks. At the end of November I will be 6 months post op and remember how helpful the veterans were in guiding me along my journey. Now it is time to repay for all of the useful information I've accumulated from others who have gone before me. If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer to the best of my ability. I'll also post any ideas I have to better help you prepare. I was an active part of the "May 2007 Surgery Date" board and we even had regular chats set up each week during the last few weeks of April and the whole month of May. What you do will depend on your own interests. Let the fun begin. John

I am currently scheduled for Nov 7th!!! It's hard dealing with the anticipation!!! I am new to the site and I am looking for people to talk to.