I HAVE A DATE!!!!!

I just found out today my surgery is MONDAY!!! YIPEEEEE!!!!!

WOW!!!! That is short notice!!!! I know you must be excited! Congratulations! You will have to catch up quick!!! My surgery is Monday also! I guess that makes us twins! Here is a summary for the short course... On this board 3/1 surgeries are called canaries (don't ask--you don't have time!) You are also a first weeker. As such you have the responsibility of reporting back to those having surgery later how you are doing as soon as you can. OK? This week, you should be following your doctor's instructions to the letter, getting in as much protein as possible (to help minimize hair loss), taking a good multi vitamin, avoiding extra vitamin E and NSAIDS, and drinking LOTS of decaf fluids, especially on Saturday and Sunday. If you are a smoker, caffeine addict or sugar addict, get these out of your system now--you don't want withdrawal symptoms along with surgery recovery. Have an assortment of the following on hand for post-op: protein powders (look for high protein and low fat and low carb) skim or 1% milk decaf tea SF tang SF crystal lite decaf coffee broth SF jello SF pudding SF popcycles Chewable vitamins The challenge will be getting enough fluids and proteins the first few weeks. Take with you to the hospital: robe, slippers or slipper socks, pillow to hug for coughing and to hold riding home, phone numbers to call Please, Marchers add to this summary--there is no way she has time to read this whole board!!!! If you have questions, jump in and ask--we have kicked a lot of things around here. Others are new too--just not on quite as quick a schedule. At last count there were over 50 of us posting here who are FIRST WEEKERS. Wow! Again, welcome--sorry to toss so much at you. You probably knew most or all of this, but maybe you can pick up one or 2 new ideas. Your sis Joy "Chief Canary in Charge" (3/1)

WOW!!!! That is short notice!!!! I know you must be excited! Congratulations! You will have to catch up quick!!! My surgery is Monday also! I guess that makes us twins! Here is a summary for the short course... On this board 3/1 surgeries are called canaries (don't ask--you don't have time!) You are also a first weeker. As such you have the responsibility of reporting back to those having surgery later how you are doing as soon as you can. OK? This week, you should be following your doctor's instructions to the letter, getting in as much protein as possible (to help minimize hair loss), taking a good multi vitamin, avoiding extra vitamin E and NSAIDS, and drinking LOTS of decaf fluids, especially on Saturday and Sunday. If you are a smoker, caffeine addict or sugar addict, get these out of your system now--you don't want withdrawal symptoms along with surgery recovery. Have an assortment of the following on hand for post-op: protein powders (look for high protein and low fat and low carb) skim or 1% milk decaf tea SF tang SF crystal lite decaf coffee broth SF jello SF pudding SF popcycles Chewable vitamins The challenge will be getting enough fluids and proteins the first few weeks. Take with you to the hospital: robe, slippers or slipper socks, pillow to hug for coughing and to hold riding home, phone numbers to call Please, Marchers add to this summary--there is no way she has time to read this whole board!!!! If you have questions, jump in and ask--we have kicked a lot of things around here. Others are new too--just not on quite as quick a schedule. At last count there were over 50 of us posting here who are FIRST WEEKERS. Wow! Again, welcome--sorry to toss so much at you. You probably knew most or all of this, but maybe you can pick up one or 2 new ideas. Your sis Joy "Chief Canary in Charge" (3/1)

Need to know what the canaries is about I am also a 3?1 surgery date Pat

WOW!!!! That is short notice!!!! I know you must be excited! Congratulations! You will have to catch up quick!!! My surgery is Monday also! I guess that makes us twins! Here is a summary for the short course... On this board 3/1 surgeries are called canaries (don't ask--you don't have time!) You are also a first weeker. As such you have the responsibility of reporting back to those having surgery later how you are doing as soon as you can. OK? This week, you should be following your doctor's instructions to the letter, getting in as much protein as possible (to help minimize hair loss), taking a good multi vitamin, avoiding extra vitamin E and NSAIDS, and drinking LOTS of decaf fluids, especially on Saturday and Sunday. If you are a smoker, caffeine addict or sugar addict, get these out of your system now--you don't want withdrawal symptoms along with surgery recovery. Have an assortment of the following on hand for post-op: protein powders (look for high protein and low fat and low carb) skim or 1% milk decaf tea SF tang SF crystal lite decaf coffee broth SF jello SF pudding SF popcycles Chewable vitamins The challenge will be getting enough fluids and proteins the first few weeks. Take with you to the hospital: robe, slippers or slipper socks, pillow to hug for coughing and to hold riding home, phone numbers to call Please, Marchers add to this summary--there is no way she has time to read this whole board!!!! If you have questions, jump in and ask--we have kicked a lot of things around here. Others are new too--just not on quite as quick a schedule. At last count there were over 50 of us posting here who are FIRST WEEKERS. Wow! Again, welcome--sorry to toss so much at you. You probably knew most or all of this, but maybe you can pick up one or 2 new ideas. Your sis Joy "Chief Canary in Charge" (3/1)

Sorry--the board went kind of nuts and I lost my place (apparently a couple of times). Chalk it up to first weeker jitters!!! (or senility....) Joy

WOW Linnea!! Congrats!!! I am so happy for you

Wow Joy, you must really want her to know what she needs HUH lol JK I know you could not see your posts just like me I would like to add a couple things you may want to take with you.. Lip Balm for dry lips and I hear Chloraseptic spray helps with your dry mouth due to not being able to drink for the first day. Good Luck!!

Same date as mine-it will be here soooo fast-Congrat I think the short notice is much better then the people who have to wait months=Good luck Pat

OMG!!! Did you already have a date and they bumped you up or do they normally give this short of notice??? Glad to have you on board our train!!! Be sure to check with Joy about your roll as a canary and sign up with Va's surgery list so we can add you to the roster of Marchers marchen in!!!! Whitney My Angels -- Baby Angel Lori and Momma Angel Va