You guys will all be fine, you'll sail through the surgery and be skipping down the 2nd floor halls(ok, maybe shuffling!)
I was also really calm the day before and the day of, I think it's because I knew I had made the right decision in my life.  
Do your self a favor though, the day before my surgery, I took measurements of the following:
Weight
Waist
Hips
Chest
Calve
Thigh
Ankle
Wrist
Neck
Bicep
Tricep
I'm not saying you have to take all of them, but during my 3rd week, when I didn't see the scale move, it helped to see that those numbers moved! They won't do this during your visits, so it's something you'll have to do on your own, but I think it will help whenever we hit a stall!  Let me know if I can do anything for you!

Thanks everyone!! You guys are the BEST! I post on here because I know that chances are you are feeling the same way, or have felt the same way, or will be feeling this way soon! Im doing better today about feeling good about this. You guys are right...and I havent met anyone either *****grets this surgery! Im trying to stay focused on the fact that life is not all about FOOD!!! its just hard to remember that at some times!!

Sheena, I will be praying for you and your surgery, and I will know exactly what your going through since we will be in the hospital at the same time!! Remind me where you are having it done at?? I dont know if its just me or what, but I think this diet is causing short term memory loss!!!

Im going to keep on keeping on!! I CAN DO THIS!!! I WILL DO THIS!!! I AM DOING THIS!!!

Jenn

To us: Looking FINE in 2009!!!!!

Hi Jenn,

I'm sure I will be the same way when it actually happens.  This is not a downer, it's what you need to do. No one should go through this lightly.  You are intelligent and have thought about this for a long time.    I see so many overweight ,diabetic, people who's mobility is limited and needing joint replacements etc etc  The list goes on and on and you have decided to get as healthy as you can.  Keep us updated on how you are feeling and it may help someone else going through the same feelings.

Hang in there!  It will be worth it!
Kristi

Hey Carol,

Choose the pic that you want to use.  Is it a JPEG file?   Go to the site:
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/create-avatar/

On the left side of that page, click on create avatar, then click on the browse button,  then select the picture that you want,  then click on the resize button,  then you will have 3 choices to choose from, then click download this pic now. then click open, then you will see the pic for the avatar.  I'm actually going through the process, so I can tell you how... have to send this and write down the next few steps and then I will post more.

Greetings!  I was lurking on the Iowa message boards and your post caught my eye.  I'm a former SW Iowa resident (Fremont County) *****located to the Twin Cities about 3 years ago.  I still miss my Iowa neighbors and find myself lurking around here just to see who's around.   I am 2 weeks post-op (RNY) and so far consider this surgery to be the best thing I've ever done for myself. 

If you weren't at least a little bit nervous, sweetie you wouldn't be normal.  After all, you're changing your entire life, not just your waistline and this is major surgery.  But it sounds as if you're well prepared and have done your homework, so I'm sure you're going to be fine.   Just keep your eyes on the prize . . . and focus on the quality of life you're giving yourself and your kids by making yourself more healthy and energetic for them.   For what it's worth, I don't know a single person *****grets having this procedure. 

For what its worth, I'll hold you and your family in my prayers on the 28th for a safe and successful surgery and speedy recovery.  Good luck on your journey!