Thank you so much!

Saw your post about the stomach noises. Funny what our bodies do. I put a couple of things that I'm doing for protein in my reply post. Still pretty tired today. Have to start working from home tomorrow. Mainly responding to emails and listening to conference calls. I'm sure I can handle it and it might take my mind off food. I think my nose is my biggest problem maker. I swear it can smell bar-b-que, bacon, eggs and other foods that are definitely not here. I must have "fantom odor syndrome."

This has really been smooth so far. I think I'm waiting for something bad to happen. Hope it doesn't. Drinking my shakes slowly as directed. No pain to speak of. Wearing the abdominal binder seems to help.

Hope you are doing well.

Hey lady hope all is well, I'm doing great I have lost 20 pounds and I feel great. This time in the dating world will be fun anyways hope your feeling ok keep us posted

Been thinking about you today. Hope things went well. I have to be at the hospital at 9am tomorrow morning. OMG - this is really going to happen.

My surgery date is tomorrow 5/27 GLUCK!!

Hey Miss lady your day is coming up I have done good with mine I have had a few bad days but overall pretty damn good lol best of luck to ya keep us up to date

Thanks for the info on the pills. Did verify that as long as the pill is no larger than the eraser end on a pencil, they are fine. Had my hospital pre-op visit today. Starting to feel real now. Getting excited.i know that the 29th will be here before I know it.

Did you give up caffeine or sodas cold turkey? I know that causes headaches. My Dietician told me wean myself from those to avoid headaches. I'm a Diet Coke drinker. Down to one per day and will cut off completely on Thursday. My Pre-Op is a protein shake and protein bar for breakfast and lunch with 5 ounces lean meat with 2 cups non-starchy vegetables for dinner. Then I have a shake or bar as a snack in the evening. Energy hasn't really changed much - but I didn't have much to begin with.

Had to move my C-Pap appointment to Thursday due to work commitments - darn it. Few more lousy sleep nights.

Going to pick up Milk of Magnesia, Pepto Bismol strips and Gas-X Strips on Saturday. Also going to get the Sugar-Free Torani syrups that Wal-Mart carries so I can add flavor to my Vanilla shakes after surgery.

Question - has your surgeon talked to you about taking pills? When I received my medications, the pain medicine was pills. That really surprised me. I'll be talking to their office today to see if that is okay. I know that things keep changing regarding pills and when you can take them.

Stay on the Path - Bonnie

Also just realized that you are from my area. Im from Florence ky area. Small world.

No problem. We understand each other and what is going on. And we have the same date. We can motivate each other. Best of wishes.

Thank you hun, I'm scared! My head has been killing me for 4 days now! Im ready to get this over with and prove to every person who has said your taking the easy way out tht this will not be easy! I'll keep you informed and stay strong yours is right around the corner

Oh yes you will get a good night's sleep with your CPAP, I've had mine for 2 months and couldn't believe the difference it made! My pre op diet is fine, makes me feel awful though (no energy, headachy etc) but I know it will be worth it in the end. I have to keep thinking that!

Emily

Pre-Op diet is going well. The hardest part for me is the one meal of real food. Harder to plan something that is acceptable and tastes good. About the time I get the hang of this I will be having my surgery.

Found out that I have sleep apnea and will finally get my C-Pap machine on Monday. Looking forward to a good night's sleep.

How is your pre-op diet going?

Bonnie

Thanks for the request I'm super excited about my surgery I wish it was the 27th already how are you holding up? Well hope to chat soon