I was reading someone else blog. She related how she enjoyed reading her blog to see her progress. Today is one of those days. I am currently finishing my paperwork to retire from my job at the end of February. I had postponed by surgery until after my retirement and I am glad that I did. Reading and researching on the OH forum, I will be glad not to have the added stress of trying to return to work. I did my pre-op appointment for labs and medical clearance yesterday. will be seen on 2/14/2011. My nutrition class and meet with the surgeon is scheduled for 2/22/2011. On the phone they told me I would be doing a 10 day liquid diet prior to surgery which I will start on 2/24/2011. I have read of others on the OH forum so I will be looking at those comments during my first couple of days for inspiration. Guess I will be walking the dog frequently. I told my husband this will be a change in increase his culinary skills. He reminded me that he cooked prior to meeting me but I reminded him that he stopped cooking for himself when I had "leftovers"