2 days till surgery!

YAAAYYY, i am so excited, but i am very nervous. Does anyone have any last minute advice that can help me before i start this new journey in life.

Hi The last couple of days are the hardest, at least it was for me. I hope you have a supportive family/friends with you during this time. It is a time of constant doubts and second guessing. Try to keep busy, make sure you have everything ready for when you get home. I have a couple of shakers, lots of small, small bowls, measuring cups etc so that I can have the dishwasher on once per day. Make sure you have your protein on hand. I went out and bought a nice housecoat for the hospital. I bought gifts for my husband and son along with cards telling them how much I appreciated all their support. Take it one minute at a time. If you are anything like I was, you will feel so much better afterwards. Good luck, Safe and fast recovery!!

I dito Diane. Being 5-days post op I clearly recall how the night before felt. You just have to find ways to keep your hands and mind busy. I brought things to do in the hospital but in reality all I did was slept and occasionally watched some tv. Once its over you will be SO relieved and able to move on the to the next more exciting phase of your new life. Eating when you get home will be hard as you don't have the growels or desire to eat. All I can say is protein protein protein!!! My program has me on pureed foods they've prepared for me and only today have I been able to finish the a whole 1/4 a portion. :-0 Water is essential as well. And there wil be gas pain but that only lasts a day or two. One minute, one second at a time and do whatever you have to do to keep yourself preoccupied. Good Luck!!!!

I'm in your same boat--I am having surgery Monday May 12. I'm so excited and can't wait. I have 2 friends that had the surgery too with my same surgeon and they have done so well, that they are my inspiration. I'm just trying to make sure I follow all the rules and make sure I remember everything I'm supposed to do! Good luck to all of us! :-p