Just paid for my tickets and surgery and I have a surgery date November 17th.  Im so excited.  I have been waiting for so long and now its going to happen.  Im a smoker and quit already and taking vitamins and trying to get healthy and ready for it.  I bought gas ex, hibiclins for right before.  If you can remember anything you needed while there or wish you had brought with let me know!!! 

Good luck!  I know you have waited a long time to have this done.  One of the things that I took with me to the hospital was spray saline.  I think the brand name was biotine or something like that.  It is back in the pharmacy section of the drug store and I've seen it at Walmart.  It was so helpful the first 24 hours after surgery when I couldn't drink anything.  I just sprayed it in my mouth and it satisfied my "dry mouth and I need something to drink NOW" feeling.

Anyway, have a safe journey and I will be thinking of you on your big day.

 What a great day for surgery NOv 17th..... that is my birthday!  I am not scheduled until Jan 6th  - I am going to Mexico as well - to Dr Ramos-Kelly.   Congrats on getting your date scheduled!  I will be following your updates, please update us on your experience!

I wish you all the best!

YAY!!!  I know you have been waiting a long time for this.  

Bring a heating pad.  It felt so lovely on my stomach.  May I ask on which surgeon you have decided upon?

In any case I wish you much success!

Hey hon, I am estatic that this is happening.  im am going to dr.almanza.  i havent been saying that too much cause its such a touchy subject on here and im here to get support not get into debates over it.  thanks for the well wishes.  i will let you know how it goes.  hows your weight loss been going??? its so encouraging to hear of others weight losses.

Drama aside, I am so thrilled for you!  You have been so patient and I will be sending positive vibes your way on your surgery date.

You are going to love your sleeve.  My loss is slow but steady.  It's so nice to know that I will eventually reach my goal as will you.  

Please keep us updated on  your progress.  You are a such a sweety, you deserve this!

YAY again!

Congrats! I am excited for you! I second the heating pad,helped on my shoulders and upper back when I had the gas and also chapstick! And I would eat two or three of those Gas-x melty things when I needed some. seems like one often didn't do the trick,but 3 one behind the other worked!
Good luck!
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I am soooooo happy, just over the moon, that you are finally getting to have surgery!!!!    I KNOW you rock that sleeve and we will be there to cheer you on and celebrate your successes!! 

so happy for you! and glad you kicked the smoking... it will really help with your recovery and healing... the best of luck!

Yay you!! I know you are so excited and I am so thrilled for you. I was so sad for you when you had to cancel. I can't wait to hear about your experience and success!!!!!!