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I am new. I have a surgery date of June 2nd. I found this site by accident. I hope there are more people from North Dakota out there to vist with. I know this will be quite a journey and friend that understands would be great!!!!!!

Pj, I am so excited for you!!! (and a little jealous, lol) I'm hoping all my information will be sent today or Monday to my insurance for approval. Alisha

Hey Sue I haven't packed yet, probably will this weekend. But your list looks pretty complete from what i've heard you don't need alot.Here's my list : cpap machine (Dr says i must) 2 pillows (I just can't do without them) comfy clothes-non skid socks chapstick (a must I hear) girly pads(I have heard these are a necessity too) toothbrush/toothpaste(won't leave home without them) A good romance novel(I just don't go anywhere without one) My Hubby & son (Big rock & little rock)LOL Lotion(my skin stays so dry) Ps:trying to convince Big rock I need to go shop this weekend for new undies & socks...He's not convinced though!!LOL See You on the losers bench!! (((Hugs))) ~Missy~

Here's what's in my bag: My favorite pillow Girly Pads - arrrrgggghhhh! Victoria Secret's "Sweet Talk" (shimmering lipgloss... who knows, I might me a single doctor or something! ) My Tweety Bird slippers! Toothpaste and Toothbrush A semi sexy gown and robe set (to go with the lipgloss... hmmm maybe I need to rethink the Tweety slippers.... Lotion Mirror & Comb A cute sundress for the ride home (35 miles away) My "Weight Loss for Dummies" book The book "Shine" by Star Jones A phone card Undies LOL... my bag has been packed for two days now!! I'm so ready for this!

Let's see....I'm a last minute girl, so I haven't packed yet. But when I do, I will add the following: Tongs (to use with the baby wipes-so no one else has to help) Earplugs (hospitals are not good for sleeping) Journal Hair Barrettes & pony O's CD player w/headphones Slip-on slippers so I don't have to bend to put em on My Bible Darlene

Well, lets see.....I have been packing for a few days now. My surgery is May 1st. and I am going to Anchorage (396mls away)for this event and have to stay 10 days. So my bag is a big one! hummmm here goes...... sm clip fan chap stick shampoo/body wash lotion girly pads cute cotton night gown/slippers baby wipes toothpaste/brush pictures of my family make up clothes my lap top some protien powder sf jello/pudding decaf green tea sweet n low relaxation tapes WLS for dummies And Happy thoughts and prayers Good luck to all you May flowers!!! see ya on the loosing side! Lynnie

Girly where are your vitamins?

you don't need your vity's in the hospital...my doc is saying squish 'em and take 'em. My bag is going to be light (as i hope my butt will be soon!) toothbrush/toothpaste picture of the hubby and kids, dog, cat, *****hillas and maybe the fish but i dislike them intensely make up/body spray lip chap- burt's bee's..simply the best stuff body lotion piggy slippers comfy clothes for the ride home ear plugs so i don't have to listen to my mom tell me this surgery is ridiculous...oh wait i'm using those now it'll be too late them pony/scrunchy's, hairbrush ipod cheap, tawdry novel with some barely dressed man on the cover vitamins and a bottle of water

Linda please do alot of research before you decide to back out. ( I know you are and have) I beg you b/c the surgery has saved my 54 yr old mothers life! She has been diabetic for 30 years so she was very young. Was also on 11 meds b/c of diabetes making her other organs fail. She was taking 130 units of humilin insulin 70/30 and now is on only 4 meds and I think 20 units a day. She also went into severe kidney failure b/c of diabetes. She was to have dialysis or transplant in 18 months as her function was only 20%. One month after surgery her kidneys started to function normal! That was gods work b/c you know diabetic kidney failure is not reversible.Jan 2005 she weight 300 lbs and is 5'5''. She started to lose weight on her own and lost 40 lbs and has lost 40 lbs with surgery since dec 2nd 2005. Please consider the surgery. My mom has every complication a diabetic could have,eyes,neuropathy,lost a finger,a toe and part of foot due to ulcers,kidney failure,heart stents and so on. And she did and is doing absolutely wonderful! I feel like I will have my mom with me alot longer than I had expected! I thank God and thank him for leading her to this surgery. Good luck to you! Misty

Hi Misty, I just got back from our long vacation to VA and am going through my emails. I am so grateful that I read your postings. I almost had tears in my eyes when I read about your Mom and what she has been through health wise. While on our vacation, everytime we ate out, I kept saying to myself, "well, I won't be able to eat like this again"... so I really needed to read your story. It put me back on a reality check! Of course, there were the times when I got totally exhausted and ached all over after a day of walking...and thought, boy, if only I was slimmer, I wouldn't feel so bad. I have my next appt with the wls dr next Tues. I have had all of my pre-ops done. The only thing that might postpone my wls is that I've had bladder cancer and I go into my urologist on June 5 to get examined to make sure the cancer hasn't returned. Then I will have to have 3 more bcg treatments (one a week) to keep the cancer from returning. I've also had one kidney removed due to urether cancer. I am hoping I can have my surgery next month...the sooner the better. I hope you are able to get your wls scheduled soon. I just wish that I could have had my wls surgery when I was younger and could have enjoyed a healthier life sooner. Oh well, better late than never. I will pray for your Mom and you that everything works out. Please keep me posted. Jan from TX