Happy Birthday to Me

Hi Everyone,
I just got my insurance approval (RNY) and surgery date (April 16th), which happens to be the day after my birthday!! I am so EXCITED, NERVOUS and SCARED!! I 'm hoping that my emotions are the norm. My surgery will be at Howard University Hospital with Dr. Terrence Fullum. I am so looking forward to this. Are there any tips that anyone can share that I should know. Thanks.
Diana 

Hi Diana,

Congratulations!!!....you have just made another special milestone.  Yes, your emotions are the norm.  You will go up and down emotionally but know that it will all result in a healthier you. Just make sure you follow your doc's preop instructions to the T. The 16th will be here before you know it.  Try to relax and don't go crazy with the "last hurrah" eating.  Don't want to do like me and almost choke to death on a chicken bone...trying to get that last big meal in. I wish you well. Lisa  

Hi Lisa,
Thanks. My goal is to be a healthier me. Temptation is big, since I still have to cook for my family, but I have been hanging tough and not tasted anything, but my shakes and water. I can make this small adjustment for ME!!
Diana

Happy early birthday and congratulations on getting your date.

Hi Nikkemo,
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the celebration.

happy birthday! and congrats!!

congrats. 

as far as tips, make sure you take chapstick to the hospital.....you'll need it.  when you're in the hospital, you'll have the pain pump that you control.  it may become your BEST FRIEND....use it while you got it.

Congrats, and Happy Early Birthday!!

Congrats on your approval and on getting a date.

Thank you all for your words of encouragement and tips.  I am on my 3rd day of the 7 day liquid diet before surgery. I'm having a hard time with it, because I'm still cooking for my family, but I have stuck with it because I'm looking at the "big" picture and I am down two pounds . I thank God for my family and their support and now I give thanks for my new OH family . Thanks.
Diana