5 pounds is better than no pounds

[xtalbling]

So, as most know I leave in 6 days for surgery. MY best friend since Jr High was suppose to come with me. We live 10 hrs apart but are still extremly close, close as sisters. Anyway, she is a nurse and just knowing she was goin to be with me helped a lot. She has a family situation that came about that is horrible and I cant even be mad at her for not going. I am actually encouraging her not to come but we will know next week for sure if she will be able to make it. Tuesday we will know and I leave on Thursday... Of all the back up plans I had, I didnt make one for this lol. Makes me a little more nervous going by myself. Not that I wont or cant do it, or it wont be fine, but she was my little security blanket. More likely than not i will be going by myself whcih just means ya'll are going to hear from me even more now lol.

I didnt have to start my pre op diet till Sunday but I have kind of started a little earlier trying be better. Gave into a few funeral foods (as they call them) but didnt go crazy with them. I have been doing the shakes for lunch and breakfast so its not a total culture shock to my system being on only liquids. I have lost 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks. WIsh it would have been more but it is what it is.

I guess thats all ramble this morning, thanks to everyone support y'll have showed me! I cant tell you how much it is apprecitated!!!

[Srhultberg]

I'm sorry you're plans are having to maybe change, but I'm sure you will be fine! If I didn't have to save my vacation days for my surgery, I'd volunteer to go with you. You'll be ok and I hope everything with your friend turns ok, as well.

[lorylynch]

yeah with i could of gone with you as well!!! please update us and you will be fine

[SouthernDreamer]

I went by myself and I was fine. Just call them once you arrive and they pick you up and then you meet a new people there. The hotel only has people like us who has done the surgery or who are doing it with you. Good luck!!

[Belle2]

Keep in touch. Don't stress about 5 pounds. You will have stalls down the road. It happens to all of us. The pre-op can be a tough one. I can't remember back that far and it will soon be in the past for you too.

[jrobinson128]

Hang in there. I almost was going to go by myself and from everything i have read they really take care of you. One way to look at it is you will probably meet some new people there who will become life long friends. Congratulations on the weight loss 5#'s gone is 5#'s gone and now you have a great start on your new journey!!

[SouthernDreamer]

I went by myself and I was fine. Just call them once you arrive and they pick you up and then you meet a new people there. The hotel only has people like us who has done the surgery or who are doing it with you. Good luck!!

[KariVSG]

you got this girl. i know it would be nice to have someone to go with you but if you have to go alone it will be ok

[Pam G]

What part of Houston are you in? I'm in Sugar Land.

[Robin1977]

You will be fine. If you are flying, pack a carry-on bag with wheels. That will make it easier on you to keep up with luggage after surgery. You will also be resting a lot, and you'll meet new people who are going through the same experience. Try not to worry too much. I'm sure you will do great!

[Pam G]

You will be fine. If you are flying, pack a carry-on bag with wheels. That will make it easier on you to keep up with luggage after surgery. You will also be resting a lot, and you'll meet new people who are going through the same experience. Try not to worry too much. I'm sure you will do great!

I just took a little vacay and have an old suitcase with just two wheels....man, I wish I'd had one with four wheels! So much easier to maneuver about! I had to drag that dang thing for miles in the airports! (Houston and Newark)

[BAMR]

You'll never be alone when you have our words and thoughts to take with you. You will be fine whether your friend goes with you or not. This is your adventure. Your journey. 5 lbs is good. Any loss is a loss. Best of luck to you and can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!

[Itsmylife2016]

If I could change my flight I would go with you lol. I'm flying out of hobby on the 8th so I might see you on your way back home. As you know I'm going solo and I'm actually exited about that but I love meeting new people and being a medic I'm pretty independent when it comes to injuries illnesses etc You're strong and will be just fine with or with your companion. And post all you want we are here for you.

[WANAGL]

Sending All Good Thoughts and Prayers!

[xtalbling]

You ladies are amazing! I cant say thank you enough. Alone or with someone I know I will be fine. Leaving in 4 days