What do I need to be doing?

OK gang, my surgery is October 13. What do I need to be doing to get ready? On the Georgia Board, may folks talk about getting Medic ID bracelets. Do I really need one of those? What all are YOU doing to prepare for your surgery? HELP! Robin

Hi Robin, My day is a day before yours!!! I've heard a lot of people get the Medic Id bracelets, requesting an endoscope (sp) instead of a blind tube in case of an accident. If they send a blind tube down, without knowing you have a pouch instead of a stomach, they may try and push the tube through when they feel resistance. I haven't ordered one yet, but I will be wearing one! Better safe than sorry!!!! I hope this helps!!! Good luck on your surgery!!!!! Renee*

Hi, I am having surgery on October 25th. All I am doing is getting the testing done. Seeing the different Doctors and waiting. They do not have me on any special diet or anything else. Hope your surgery is a great success. Bonnie

Hi there! I am Oct 11. All I am doing is trying to stay calm and positive. Eating low carb to shrink my liver size, exercising when I can, and keeping busy... Have to see my PCP for a physical the week before and that is it.... Less than one month away!

Congradulations Robin,my prayers are with you.

Cleaning, organizing and more cleaning....I'm trying to take care of everything I can so my hubby can function. The poor guy is going to be a wreck, so I want to make life as easy as I can for him. Also, buying some new slippers,a robe...cozy stuff to recouperate in. I also bought a Virtual Vacation DVD...it's just an hour or so of the California surf and beach shots. Very relaxing...

Congradulations, My prayers are with you. I hope to have my date soon. I will recieve it on my pre op appointment on October 5th.