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Cool Apple, my sister in law has the bullet. I am still on the Pre-Op diet, 1 metered meal a day, 2 protien shakes a day. I love my new blender.  

I am anxious and nervous and yes, excited. I fly out in 2 weeks. I was going to buy my suit cases, so my coworker is going to let me borrow a suit case and a carry on. Well I barely fly out of Alaska. I try and see family in the lower 48 every 2-5 years. Last time I flew was in 2009 to see my family in Arkansas. I just flying and I did get a travel letter for being Diabetic.

Later today or on Sunday I need to make a list of things I need to do before surgery. Luckily a freind is going to have my place cleaned and ready for when I get back. I have gotten some things food wise for when I get back. I know there are some extra things I need to do around my house, I need to wash clothes, that are a smaller size before I gained weight and I can wear when I loose some pounds and inches.  One of the local stores had a sale on jslacks, so I got my size and they have the elastic for the waste. I mostly got them for work purposes. I don't feel like spending more money on clothes. I will when I loose more weight or check on line for free clothes in a smaller size.

Soon we get the white fluffy stuff, I get what is called Cabin Fever (winter blues), seasonal affective disorder. I hope I dont get that after surgery.

i have a hard time with winter too, we dont usually get snow but a big rainy season, it rains for months on end.  no sunshine.  at least if there was snow i could see the sun!! sigh.

i need to get moving on some lists and things too!  does your friend want to clean my house?

When you go to the store buy some condiment cups (they sell them at Walmart in the paper plate area).  They really helped me out early out (and still now for work/lunch), to keep up with my portions...to learn exactly how much I should be eating...keeps the portion control in check...

Hi..  day 6 liquid diet ...(two weeks)... scheduled for surgery October 17, 2011....  today was a hard day.... headache.. and irritable...feel bad for my family....

i am afraid for when PM****s with the preop diet, i need to check into a hotel..lol

Aloha from Maui!  My surgery is next week, on Wednesday, October 12.  I am fully submerged in my liquid diet....everytime I get hungry I take another sip of water, so I am spending alot more time visiting the bathroom!!

My pre-op diet requires 7 days of liquids with 3 fruits each day (any fruit the size of a tennis ball) and up to one cup of non starchy vegetables.  Unjury chicken soup flavor and Nectar Cappuccino have gotten me this far!  I've lost 10 pounds since Tuesday!  This coming Tuesday I will do one day of clear liquids and then it's surgery day!

My highest weight was 282, back in April.  I have researched all the surgeries, and feel that for health reasons the RNY is my best choice. 

My surgeon is in Honolulu, and I live in Maui so I have to fly over to Oahu the day before my surgery.  I will be staying in a hotel until the following Monday.  My surgeon requires that we stay nearby until our first check up.  My parents are coming over from the mainland to be with me for the surgery, so I won't be dealing with everything on my own.  

The hospital where I am having the surgery is lovely, all single rooms with views of the Koolau mountains from alot of the rooms.  I hope I get a room with a view!!!  I am confident that I will feel well enough to enjoy the view if I have one!   

I have been busy for the last few weeks making list upon list of everything I need to take with me so that my parents don't have to run to Walgreens to get whatever.  

I have been advised that walking is great after surgery, but to not walk on sand until released by the doctor.  So no trolling Waikiki beach for me!   Just as well, it will be at least a month before I can go back in the water.  

I hope everyone in the Fall WLS group has good luck with everything, and speedy recoveries!!

Sara in Maui
(this picture was taken in July)

the lovely view would help!
sounds like you are ready to go, it is good to have support!  you sound really excited! best wishes!

Starting a 28 day shake diet on Wednesday. I am NOT looking forward to it. lol

tomorrow is d-day!!

how are the liquids going for you?