My RNY is scheduled for June 9th and am on a 2 week pre-op diet, I have survived the past couple of days.

I'm scheduled for june 28th also.

I'd take the dogs or dog if possible. Youare right it will get you moving and there is nothing like unconditional doggy love. If tings get too complicated right after, your partner could take them back with him when he goes home. But that is just me. I know I'd feel all alone. On the other hand, it might be stressful for the dogs to be in a place that isn't home. Still, I'd lean toward taking them. But you are the only one who can weigh the costs and benefits for you doggies and for you. I wish you luck and wisdom in your decision making.
Maggie

 For several reasons, including, but not limited to, the quality of surgeon and hospital, I am traveling to have my RNY.  It is about a 7 hour drive and my surgeon has asked me to stay in Austin for 2 weeks after surgery.  Of course this is daunting and going to be a hardship, but there is no other solution.

To try to be as comfortable as possible we have booked a hotel that was an apartment complex.  It is rated 3 stars, is a one bedroom with a complete kitchen (including dishes and pots and pans), a comfy living room (with a fold out sofa bed), and a large bedroom with 2 full size beds (I don't want to share after surgery!)  It has wifi and cable, of course, so I won't be out of touch.  The cost wasn't as bad as I expected--we got a great deal.  There is a good grocery store right down the street, so I won't have to lug post-op supplies to Austin.  

I have family in Austin, and was hoping to stay with them, but things just didn't work out that way.  My fear is that I will have to stay alone a lot of the 2 weeks.  One of my daughters says she is going to be there the whole time, but she can be flighty, so I am apprehensive.  My partner is going to take me, be there until after surgery, but he can only stay a few days because he has to work.  My parents plan to come there the last couple of days I am there and bring me home.

What kinds of things should I take to make myself feel more at home?  I know the regular travel stuff/hygeine and my laptop and Nook, my pillows and blanket, but any ideas what else?

I want to take my dogs, and although pets are allowed where we are staying, I just don't know if I will feel like dealing with them.  They have never been away from me more than 3 days in their whole lives.  I'm not so worried about my chihuahua, she's pretty adaptive, but my pom has mental problems and last time I was gone for my pre-op visits she didn't eat or sleep the whole time I was gone.  She cried constantly for me and was aggressive towards my daughter and grandson.  She was from a puppy mill (rescue) and very inbred.  I've had her since she was 8 months old and she's 5 now.  It would really complicate things to take them, but I just can't bear being without them after I get out of the hospital.  Plus walking them would be an incentive to get outside and walk in the beautiful parks in Austin.  I don't know if my nephew would keep them while I am in the hospital.

I am just so tired of worrying, of playing stuff out in my brain.  

Thank you all for replying. Today is day 4 and I feel amazing! I've worked out at the gym ( walking 3 miles on the incline, and weights) each day. It is getting easier, and the headaches are gone ( thank God)...

Yes, it appears many of the post op diets are different. I am grateful for mine, albeit more strict than some, it helps to get my head in place. After the surgery, I will be eating like for at leat three weeks, and I'd rather get used to it now, than in the hospital. For those of you who don't know much about me, I'd planned to have the surgery two years ago. I could not totally at that time get my head around what would be involved to be successful. Two years later, I am having the surgery to use as a tool, in addition to eating well, and commiting to exersize. This moring, i was tired and bored with walking, and honestly felt like walking out of the gym. I was just tired. However, unless I need to go to the ER (LOL), I must work out everyday. This is a way of life.

Each day that passes, my mind is clearing, and I feel better. I will say I am having a hard time with family accepting my deciosion to have surgery. My Mom stopped talking to me. And I wonder how to tell friends and neighbors. They are going to see dramatic changes, and I want to be prepared. I am a very private person to begin with, but with close friends, I even feel they may judge. Please, if you have any thoughts on this subject, please share them with me,,,,

WE are doing this together~~~