July 24,2005 Today is Sunday and I have until Wednesday!!!!That's my big day. I am so excited that I haven't had time to be scared! I am not scared and don't think I will be. I have had 2 surgeries before, I am just READY. I have purchased all my protein shakes/bars/products. Yesterday my husband and I went to purchase the vitamins and citrical, pill crusher, digital thermometer, fan, oh and a scale to weigh food (I don't plan on stretching my pouch out!!!!) I have been looking at different suggestions about what to take to the hospital. I want to pack as light as possible. I plan on taking toothbrush, toothpaste, deodarant, lotion, slippers, comfortable night gown or pjs, robe, my fan, a book, comb and brush, scrungy for my hair, and most important MY HUSBAND!!! Thank God for him. He is my support team and I truely adore him for being so supportive and loving me fat or not!!! Speaking of support systems -- I know that we are busy and excited about getting everything done and getting on the loosing side but please pay attention to their feelings. My husband was very happy for me but when I finally got the word that I was approved from the insurance call it was like a wake up call for him. He was concerned about if something would happen. He was scared but didn't want to say. Husbands, it is ok for you to be scared. We understand!!! He was ok after I told him that everything would be fine and that God watches over us. Well I am gonna go now. SEE YOU ON THE LOOSING SIDE!!!!