12-15-09 St.Berns anyone else scheduled there?

My surgery is scheduled for 12-15-09 at St. Bernardines in San Bernardino, CA with Dr. Douglas Krahn-- my pre op is next Thurs. because I am going on a 12 day cruise before the surgery (it was scheduled way before the approval) I don't want to end up looking old--so, lots of water is the key (I'm told) to hydrate the skin as you lose the weight.  Anyone heard that?

Rescheduled to 12-18 as doctor doesn't want to do bariatric surgery on Tuesdays?? what's with that?

Started my protein diet after a 12 day cruise!! How hard is that---but I am going to do it and will be successful !