Well here goes!

I am definitely the kind of person who inches into a really cold swimming pool one inch at a time. I know just jumping in would make it be over, but I would rather cling to the fact that I am dry and not cold from the thigh up! I am going to have surgery tomorrow, and I feel like I am not only going for a swim....I am standing on the high dive. I have done the bowel prep - wasn't as bad as all that. Yuck, but it didn't make me feel real sick. I am as prepared as I can be and don't have any thoughts of bolting, but I am feeling a little panicky that I am not going to be able to eat this or that or this. That seems to be consuming my thoughts today. Also after all that clearing out I am kind of hungry. You would think I could have too much nerves to eat, but not me. Hungry!? I have confidence in Dr. Hong (although he looks really young). I am counting on the momentum of the experience to carry me thru - as in a bit of broth will taste like steak after a couple of days of ice chips, or that I will be so happy to start losing that I follow all the rules of the pouch rules for dummys. I can only hope that someday I am encouraging a pre-op that I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Patty - Congratulations on taking this momentous step! I understand your anxiety over not getting to eat what you want. I was there, but the good thing is that the cravings go away after surgery although sometimes head hunger can happen. I am fortunate not to have the head hunger which really saves me from obsessing. The thing is, even if you end up with a tiny pouch (I have a 4 oz pouch so it's a bit different for me), yours will stretch enough over time where you can sit and have a nice small meal with 3 or 4 different items on your plate and you will feel like you are having a feast. You will - believe me! Please come back as soon as you can and update us on how you are doing! I can't wait to hear from you on the other side! Dina

Thanks. I have gotten courage from you and all of the others. I just lost a bit of my resolve tonight. Stage fright is all. I will let you know how it went.

Well, it should be over by now! Can't wait to hear from you again! Dina

Let us know how everything goes! I'm sure you'll be ecstatic once you start losing and feel/see the results! Best Wishes and Hugs To You! Michele

Patty - you out of the hospital yet? When you are feeling up to it, I'd love to hear how you are doing! Dina