Ok now that I have a date.

What should I be doing. I think I know what I should be doing, but I need someone to tell me again. I think I'm going . I'm just so excited by how fast everything is moving now. I'm gonna try and make a list of the things that I need so I can have it prepared and ready to go when I get home from the hospital. My husband told me he would help me with the foods because that's what I'm most afraid of, of not getting the right things in. So this will be a journey that we will take together. He just loves me so much. He actually told me last night that if I was having the surgery for him, not to have it, he knows why I'm having this. Then my next personal hurdle will be to tell my parents this weekend with they come for a visit, they live in South Carolina. I truly don't know how they will take it. Any how thanks again for listening and the advice. Michele

Michele, Welcome!!! I for 1 didn't share my surgery plans with friends or family until the last minute. I personally didn't know how to deal with the negative feedback. I did start bringing my husband to support meeting about 5 months pre-surgery. And finally told my 2 grown daughters just 2 months before. But I never told work or friends til the last minute. I was so afraid I wouldn't be approved by my Insurance Co., plus I didn't know how to tell work I'd need a month off, so I never said anything. Turns out 6 weeks before surgery, my job was outsourced to Canada. I was relieved that my insurance would stay intack and relieved I'd have the time to deal with me & my WLS. I was #1 for the 1st time in my life. I've had the oppurtunity to become healthy. You've come to the right place for questions and support. Are you able to make the PMRI meeting this Saturday? It is at 10 AM. Location is Route 52 & 100. This meeting is about exercize. Cost is $5. Bring your hubby. You will both get a lot out of the meeting and can ask questions of any of the post-ops. We all love to share our experiences both good and bad. Make sure to identify yourself to us. You'll recognize us when you see us. We'll be the chatty & huggy people in the group with the biggest smiles. : ((HUGS)) Elissa

Michele, You sound just like I did! I lived through it (I'm two months out). The suggestion I have is DON'T stock up on too much of the suggested foods. Your tastes can change (or what you can tolerate will change) after surgery. You have a good support person in your husband and he can pick up items as you know they work for you. I live alone and didn't want to bother anyone to take care of me so I got my stuff stockpiled -- and I am STILL staring at numerous cans of chicken broth, chili, boxes of SF jello, etc. I am still amazed how LONG foods last since we are eating so little it's a whole different way of shopping! About telling your family and friends about the surgery...I told no one until I had a surgery date. It was hard because I was undergoing so many tests that my family and friends thought I was really sick! Even then, I was very careful who I told. Needed to keep my head clear of others opinions! I didn't tell my Mom until a week before my surgery and only then because I was going to be in the hospital (if she was trying to reach me by phone). That's just me, but that's how I handled it. Time will fly by and