I got my date yesterday!!!

December 5th is the day.I am still excited and hope to pray away any fear.i haave 2 million things to do so time will go fast.My hubby and I are cooking Thanksgiving dinner and Friday I will start my decorating for Christmas. Almost have my shoping done. The rest I will do online when I get home. I have forgotten to ask but how do we take all the meds we take now? Thanks and God Bless you all!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is your exciting time to start a new life!!!! think positive and you will be fine. as for the pills you take...your dr will let you know how to take them...crushed to start is how i had to take them but now i just swallow them whole. good luck on your journey!!! hugs judy

I got my date the same time. I'm very scared and don't know what to inspect to happen. I know this is right for me. I have alot of weight to lose. I will be having a lap band. My caridlogist thinks that is the best too. I'm also from saginaw, mi. Who is doing your surgey?

Hi Rose...I had my surgery done in grand rapids last month with Dr Foote. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to have this surgery done!!!!! He is fantastic!!!!! So when is your surgery and with who?? Are you still in saginaw??? If you want to meet me somewhere to talk we can do that. Let me know!! Hugs Judy

Congrats Billie! Sounds like you will be able to keep yourself busy until the 5th. I am impressed that you are almost done with your shopping. I am one of them last minute shoppers. I tried once to get ahead of the game but I forgot who I bought for and I think I am still finding gifts that I put away in special places(so I would not forget). LOL. Your Dr. will have to go over your meds with you. I had to switch one med that was extended release, another went from capsule to a solutab, and my pain meds were given in liquid form. I also crushed mine for three months. Have an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. Best wishes for your surgery. Positive vibes Megan

I waited and waited for the date and yesterday I was a nervous wreck. Today is better though. Dr Foote will be doing my surgery.Do you have to do a liquid diet before surgery? Does anyone regret doing this?

BILLIE...IF DR FOOTE IS DOING YOUR SURGERY YOU ARE IN THE BEST OF HANDS!!! YOU WILL BE ON A LIQUID DIET BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY....YOU WILL FIND OUT WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT WHEN YOU SEE THE NUTRITIONIST BEFORE SURGERY. ( THE CHERRY JELLO IS GREAT!!!!) I DO NOT REGRET HAVING THIS WLS AT ALL!!!! I HAVE A NEW LIFE TO LOOK FORWARD TO NOW!!!! HUGS JUDY

Congratulations Billie This surgery is the best thing I ever did for myself. I had it done one year ago at Henry Ford Hospital Detoit wih Dr. A. Carlin. I have lost a total of 214 pounds from my highest weight of 378 pounds. I feel great and do things I never thought would be possible. I started out having to either crush or dissolve my meds. Now I only have to take my vitamins, and I chew them. Best wishes to you as you continue your journey toward a life filled with health, and happiness. God bless you, Annette