Do I Get Fries With That? - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes

LisaBoston · 05-26-2007, 11:34 AM

I will so be thinking of you all next week. You time has actually come and its just down right amazing. As Beth said, you are acting like a typical pre-op looser - so hold your head high, you deserve every moment of this.

Do you scrapbook or journal (lol) just thinking of preserving these memories :-) - oh, you are just one of the "girls"!

Hunnyblonde · 05-26-2007, 11:52 AM

My sincerest hope for you Pat, and all losers to come, is to have as textbook an outcome as I have had! Sometimes I have to remind myself that I've had the surgery I feel so (gasp) normal.

Hmmm, a lot of the pre-op women (including me) felt we needed to clean our houses to prepare for post-op. What do guys do? Wash, fill and tune up the car? Mow the lawn?

I can't wait to follow your progress and hear your war stories--you have such a wonderful perspective on everything. Best of luck Pat!

P.S. One day liquid!! Gimme a break! I was on liquid for 3 weeks pre-op...heh heh, but I didn't have a bowel prep so I guess we're even!

Claire-in-Texas · 05-26-2007, 11:57 AM

And all the best to you, Mike, one day after Patrick!!

A lot of wooo hoooo-in' goin' on!!!!

brookscn · 05-27-2007, 05:18 PM

I had a visit from a chaplain when I was in the hospital - he asked me if I wanted to pray with him - I told him I was a recovering Roman Catholic - so no. Besides, American Idol was on.............I feel bad now - I think I may have hurt his feelings. I guess that's the RC "neurosis" kicking in.

Pat: You're almost there! You're journey has been WAY longer than others, and you haven't had your surgery yet. We've all been saving your spot on the losers bench for a long time. Good luck to you - you're going to be happy when this is all over and you're a BIG 'OL LOSER! Godspeed (oh God, Catholic school again!)

Baron Patrick · 05-27-2007, 06:41 PM

Hey Everyone -

Thanks for your words and support. I'm doing good right now. Been keeping myself busy, and getting everything I need for the hospital. I even had my haircut so I don't have to mess with it (yes, very, very short).

I'm having our son take the before pics tomorrow, and post them in all it's glory!

Again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

AusLaurie · 05-28-2007, 01:03 AM

You've worked so hard to get this surgery I feel sure it will all go well for you.

Laurie

sdgrrl · 05-28-2007, 02:00 PM

Hey Pat,
Here you are the day before the day!! Just keep reminding yourself to breathe regularly....just gulp the mag cit down as fast as you can to avoid its "pleasant lemony flavor".

Is your doc thinking of throwing you out on Weds? I don't want to drive up to the hospital and find out you're already at home, laying poolside, sipping (sf) mojitos...

But seriously, if you're not going to be there, let me know, 'kay?

You will be in the thoughts and prayers of every person on this forum, Pat. We will hold you up and carry you through this.

Duckie · 05-28-2007, 02:14 PM

I am soooo excited for you Pat. IT IS REALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!! WOOOO HOOOO!

AlabamaChick · 05-28-2007, 02:42 PM

I just can't believe it's finally HERE!!!!!!!! I'm so nervous! I feel like we are all expecting a new baby. I guess we are.......Pat's new baby pouch!!! ROFL We will be pacing the floor tomorrow til we get the word you are out of surgery on on our site! I get goosebumps just thinking about it! I'm so happy for you Pat. I can't wait til hear your stories. Lord knows you've heard mine! LOL I'll send a big one up for you bright and early in the morning buddy.....you'll be in good hands....and no I'm NOT talking about Allstate LOL

chilmoe · 05-28-2007, 08:38 PM

wow pat, your day is here, so happy for you - and all those second thoughts just means you are normal! who woulda thunk that eh?

good luck mister, you will do great!