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Gastric Sleeve on January 7, 2013 ...I'm super excited I go to my pre-op class on Monday.They already gave me the pre-op diet list so I have been practicing.
Hi Janice,
Congrats on beginning your journey! I just got my surgery date of January 22, so I will not be that far behind you. I have seen a list somewhere too, but cannot find it. I am, however, a nurse and could recommend some things that you may want to bring. Yes soft comfortable clothes, but if you have a drain or a heart monitor, you will probably want button up shirts. MAke sure you bring socks and slippers from home too. Chap stick or some kind of moisturizer for your lips and skin is good, hospitals are dry. I will bring ear plugs as well, it can be noisy. Bring any comfort items from home that will ensure you get the most rest you can, ipod, books to read, comfy blanket or robe. Bring shoes you can walk the halls in, slippers with a sole is best. You will need to walk all of that gas out of your abdomen, chest. Good luck!
Jen
Had my final pre-op meeting with my surgeon today. Signed the consents (those forms are scary!), picked up my two week pre-op liquid diet (ugh), and received my surgery and post-op instructions including my shopping lists of vitamins and things to have in the house when I come home. Some updated labs and a final appointment with the nutritionist, and then January 9th will be right around the corner. Gulp.
I'm wondering if anyone has gotten a list of things to bring with them to the hospital? I wasn't told much beyond wear comfortable clothing, leave the valuables at home, and bring the CPAP with me. I've never stayed in the hospital overnight, and there must be more to it than that. Pretty sure I've seen a list someplace, just can't access where at the moment. Any ideas?
Janice
I am having RNY on 1/3/13. I would definitely love to have friends on here and support as well!
Carla
Pre-op: 252 SW: 241 GW: 140 Ht: 5'5-1/4"
RnY scheduled for 1/9/13. Called the benefits office this afternoon to schedule my FMLA. Have my final pre-op meeting with my surgeon on Thursday, where I'll receive my instructions and pick-up my liquid diet (to start on 12/26). I'm excited, nervous...and busy getting everything organized. Would love to chat :-)
on 12/10/12 5:37 am - Cedar city, UT
RNY for me on 01/03/13, i am soooo excited to start the new year off on the right foot!!! Would love to be buddies and follow along and support everyone, we are all in this together!! :)
Hi all! I just got my surgery date last week and I am having my VSG on January 9th also. Less than a month to go now. I haven't really been focusing on my surgery and the changes lately so I'm not quite as excited as I thought I would be. I am starting my preop low carb diet today though and I have started exercising so hopefully by the time January 9th gets here, I will be ready to go!
Good luck to all you fellow January people!
KittyKarin :-) Starting weight: 362 / Surgery weight: 353 / Current weight: 190 (03/27/2017)
I am scheduled for RNY on 8 January 13.
Deborah - Lap-Band 3/6/2006 / Lap-Band Removed 12/9/2009 / RNY 1/08/2013
RNY here! Finishing up the last of the required steps to get my insurance final signoff and surgery date. I should have everything wrapped this week or next, then off to the insurance. Doc's office says January is wide open and I can likely be scheduled within a week of insurance signoff. I want to hold off to 2013 because we're traveling over the holidays and I want to take advantage of flex spending and new PTO numbers at work.
Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!
