My surgery is on the 11th so I guess I will just miss you as I leave on the 14th. Best of luck to you!

Hi, Does anyone know how to submit a picture for the before and after shots of people??? Thanks... Tam

Amy, Eeeek we leave a week from today. Walking shoes, I hadn't thought of that, thanks. My slippers really don't cut it. I packed a couple of books and my mp3 player. Those and sleeping will probably fill my time. I'm taking my laptop, if nothing else but to record my journey. Check, pillows and CPAP. lol on smpler pack of chapstick. I use Vicks vaporub on my lips, weird I know, but it works. I had my hair cut and permed last week so I don't have to deal with my hair in the hospital, I know I won't care. We're staying a few extra days near the hospital (we live 3 hours away) so here's my list: water protein powder hair brush toothbrush etc slippers walking shoes (thanks!) jammies comfy pants large t-shirt baby wipes vicks for lips maxi pads, blood thinners can cause menstrual bleeding pillows vitamins sansa laptop cpap Let me know how your friend does. It will be fun to compare notes. ---jan---

I'm starting my 2nd week on the liquid diet. It is difficult. I cheated and had a couple boiled eggs without the yolks and tomato soup. My diet is supposed to be only protein drinks and water, no popsicles, Jello, etc. I get so hungry but another shake won't satisfy that so maybe it's not real hunger. Lots of headaches with this, but it's only 2 weeks. Think about the future and all the health improvements you will have plus looking better. Good luck!!

I hope your surgery goes through as planned. You sound totally stressed out. I'm wondering if your surgery is today (July 1st) or tomorrow. Did you lose some of the weight? They didn't give me an amount to lose, just to stay on this diet. Good luck!