Finally approved and date set !!

Hi,
I thought I would never get approved but Dr. R's office called and scheduled me next Friday 6/26! I am excited with a hint of nervousness. Thank you for all the advise and support given on this board.
Mimi

Mimi,
You must be so happy and excited. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
You will do great and you are in very capable hands!!
Kathy

Hey girlie,

Sent you a private message...

BIG HUG... you'll be a "loser" before you know it!

Congratulations!!!

CONGRATS are definitely in order

CONGRATS! Good luck on Friday. June is a good month for anykind of birthday.

 Mimi, Congratulations.  I wish you much success.

Nancy

Hey Girlie,

You're count down to being a "loser" is just about done!  I'll be on vacation when Friday comes.. & I just want to assure you... you're in the hands of a  VERY skilled surgeon.

I'll be thinking of you Friday morning & sending good thoughts & prayers your way.

Hugs,
  

Thanks Mickey!
I am just finishing up my liquid diet heading into the famous "bowel cleanse" stage. Ohhhh, so looking forward to the next two days! It will keep me distracted from my random thoughts of fear!!
I feel better going in knowing that Dr. R has so many fans. Thanks for sharing all your experiences with him. It really does make a big difference.

I finally told my 84 yr old mother today that I was having surgery. I am from a big Irish Catholic family and I didn't think they would approve so I kept it to myself. I was pleasantly surprised when she said, "I will keep you my prayers dear and offer up a Mass for your surgeon and your speedy recovery."
I wasn't expecting that but it was sure a nice surprise! Who knew??

I will be going to have my living will notarized tomorrow and I think I will be ready to go....after the "cleansing" of course!

Thanks again.

Hope you enjoy your vacation.
Mimi

That's awesome about your mom!  My family gave me a VERY hard time during my process.  I finally stopped talking about it. 

Rent a few movies & stick close to home the next few days.... it's unpleasant getting everything cleaned out & prepped... but manageable.  I think I lost 10 pounds alone.. LOL...

If you're on "Go Lightly".. best advice... Keep as COLD as possible.. & drink it quickly... I also chewed gum while drinking it to keep the taste at bay.. it definately helped.  Sweeter the better.

I plan on just relaxing.. doing shopping..a dolphin swim.. & YES I'm going to try PARA-Sailing.. Lost 160 pounds & I want to have the adventure without the weight!

Just me & my son going for bonding.  I'll be back next Thursday very late & I'll be checking in to see how you're doing.. you should be home & feeling pretty good by then.. even if you still have the drain.

The drain is a bother.. but just wear loose clothing & keep it raised up with a few safety pins & a shoe string.. LOL..

SIP SIP those fluids & protein... take short walks (you'll feel better trust me) and ohhh did I mention PROTEIN.. LOL

Hugs,
Mickey