It's getting close!

Congratulations!!!! It is all right around the corner now, and the time will flyyyyyyyy by! Sounds like you are well prepared! Make sure you have iron and B-12 supplements as well. Thos 2 can cause the most trouble when deficient. You can get some chewable iron samples free from www.bbvitamins.com  they are bariatric specific vitamins. I take that brand. Another nice thing you can do is buy yourself a really pretty LITTLE plate to eat off of. If you use a big plate, it gives the mental image of Lack. If you use a small salad plate, it looks fuller and gives you more a mental image of plenty. Sounds funny I know, but it works great!
Now is the ime to start getting those new lifestyle habits in place. Even if you do not find yourself making it to the gym, walk at least 30 minutes a day, even if you must break it into 3 10 minute walks! You are going to do awesome! Congrats again!

Thanks Patreece.  I bought all my vitamins except for the B-12 from Building Blocks.  I went ahead and bought the deal they had on a 3 month supply so I won't have to worry about it for a little bit.

I had thought about the plate, decided against it, but now since you brough it up, I'll go ahead a get one.

Colleen, I live in Wyandotte. I haven't had a chance to attend  meeting at the hospital yet. (Sad, but true!) How was it? I would love so feedback and maybe we can meet there! 8 days!!!!!! If you would like to PM me I will send you my cell number. You are in great hands!

You're getting some great advice here, Colleen.  When you get your slippers, get the kind that have a no - slip strip on the bottom.  That way you won't fall on the slick hospital floors.  The hospital may provide them, but just in case.

I would bring maybe a magazine or paperback book in case you feel like reading.  Given the choice between tv and reading, I'll usually pick tv, but you may enjoy reading.

Wishing you all the best!  Katie

Thanks Katie!  My hubby took me shopping yesterday and bought me my slippers (non-skid, slip-on, and very comfy) along with some of the other stuff I needed.  He has been a gem about this.  I'm not working right now; I've been on a medical leave from my job since February and am collecting disability so money is a little tight for me.  He bought me my first 3 months supply of vitamins, loads of juice and soup, a new thermometer for when I come home from the hospital (just in case) etc., along with the laptop so I can keep up with my email and play Club Pogo while I'm in the hospital.  So I have just a few more small things I need to get and I'm set to go.