I am going in in one week (well.. I suppose it's 7 and a half days) I can't believe it's actually happening! I'm also thrilled to have the surgery so I never have to drink another optifast again in my entire life! haha. I am down 25 lbs right now from my highest weight and I am very very excited to keep the scale going down. I actually got to get rid of my first pair of jeans today because they don't fit anymore (they were TOO BIG!) and know that I don't have to keep them around because they will never ever fit me again! I am very happy!

My date is November 21 !!! 17 more days and my new journey begins. A healthier and exicitng page to my life. I cant wait to be able to do more things with the grandchildren this winter and be able to breathe doing them. Any one else on this day?

Well, I can't give you any personal feedback on the actual surgery as I haven't been through it yet (scheduled for 11/27) but what I can say is just remember why you decided to have WLS. I suspect some of your reasons are similar to mine - get healthy, feel better, be able to enjoy trips (like to NYC) without getting winded or tired so easily... Once you get to the hospital I'm sure things will go so quickly that you won't have time to worry about it. And then when you wake up, it will be over and you'll be that much further on the road to that thinner, healthier you!! I do think the whole range of emotions is normal - this is a huge step! But the end result will be great! Hang in there!! Send me a personal message if you want to chat more as I'd be more than happy to do that. Take care and let me know how things go for you! Nancy

Angela best of luck tomorrow.I know we will all do fine.I have to be @ my hgospital at 5:45 am ugh so I guess mine will start by 8:00.I'll meet ya on the bench hugs

I am having surgery on the 16th. I am starting my liquid diet on monday. I am so excited as the day gets closer.