I'm as ready as I'm gonna get....

Went vitamin shopping.  Also picked up some protein samples to try.  Will see what works for me post op and send DH out to get more.  Went grocery shopping and picked up stuff to eat after I come home - refried beans, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc, plus stuff to eat/drink tomorrow since tomorrow is liquid diet. 

I have to be at the hospital at 9:00 on Tuesday morning.  It's actually happening.....

what are you scared of the most?  I'm scared of the drains and the dumping.

It's funny.  I'm not scared of the drains.  I'm also not scared of dumping, as I have a similar experience when I consume milk products, especially ice cream - I break out in a cold sweat, get very dizzy and nauseous, etc, and nearly pass out.  It sounds real similar to what they said happens with dumping.

I'm scared of vomiting.  I'm scared of having a leak or other complications.  I'm scared that this will be my last chance and I'll blow it - you name it.  LOL

Chances are, I will likely vomit not once, but many times after this procedure -  but the odds are that I won't have any complications, and if I work this tool right and follow the yellow sheets, I will lose weight.  I'm just nervous!  I'm not too awful nervous about the pain - they'll give us the pain meds we need.  I'm afraid I'll feel hungry.

We'll get through this Jeanna!!

I just figured out I can't drink milk.  So what kind of protein samples did ya get?

Well, let's see.  I got two New Whey Protein Bullets in Fruit Punch flavor.  I got 2 bottles of Isopure - one in I think it is Apple Melon, and one in Grape Mist.  I got a packet of chocolate flavored Whey protein from GNC, and I bought a tub of Fuzzy Navel flavored Nectar.  I figured if I didn't like the Nectar, my hubby and son will drink it!!

Anyway, whatever I like after I get home, I'll send hubby to get more.

Then I went to the store -  I bought some cream soups, fat free refried beans, low fat yogurt, bottled water, oatmeal, cream of wheat, and fat free jello and pudding, powdered milk, and Carnation instant breakfast.  I should be set.

I have oatmeal, mashed potatoes, Juicy Juice and ginger ale for tomorrow.  Then I'll meet ya at the hospital Tuesday morning!

I have to admit - I have been bad about remembering to use the incentive spirometer.  I'm lucky to remember to use it twice a day ....  hanging my head in shame.  I'll remember to bring it to the hospital though!  

sounds like you got some yummy ones!  they prolly won't let us wander if we are on valium!

You're probably right!  LOL

Chris,  what kind of protein samples did you get and where did you find them?  I tried the Vitamin Shoppe, but no go.  the guy said all the WLS people scarf them up!  LOL

I was going to order some online, but would like to know where I can find them locally.  Thx..Michelle

I should clarify - these weren't "samples" in the meaning of "free".  I had to pay for them, but they are single serve, so I won't have truckloads of stuff that I can't stand.  I got some at Vitamin World on 31 S close to County Line Mall.  I got the chocolate whey powder packet at GNC on Southport Rd.

ETA:  I also bought a bottle of Tropical Oasis liquid Calcium Citrate at GNC, and some papaya enzyme in case of indigestion.  If the Tropical Oasis doesn't sit right with me, I'll see about ordering that UpCal D we sampled at the pre op class.

I'll have to try again....Thats the Vitamin world I go to and the guy said the WLS people empty their stock regularly.  I got some single serve paks at the health food store on SMith Valley, but it gets really foamy and a little sticky.

I got some of the calcium cit wafers there, but they are HUGE.  I'll have to try the liquid.  Papaya is great for upset tummy, so is bromelain and peppermint.  I've used peppermint gels for years'

I'll have to try another GNC.  The one on 135 stinks.