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Topic: RE: Good luck to all my Nov 5 friends.
They had to push my surgery back to next week, Nov. 12 (which happens to be my son's birthday) because I havea cold. The doctor said he doesn't want my body dealing with 2 stressors at once because one is going to get worse. I can't argue with that. So now one more week to get my loose strings tied up.
Topic: RE: Why did I do it?
I looked at the darn thing too. But I noticed that there were many folks who died years after their surgery and had a different life because of it. Of course I think of the ones who died from surgery or complications, but I have to try. I trust my surgeon and the hospital I'll be in.
Topic: RE: November 12 surgery date
I'm Nov 12th too. I'm having the VSG. I'm in the Dallas, TX area. I made weight today so I'm excited. Now to keep it off before surgery. Yeah. I think I will go complete liquids on the 7th when I start my vitamin for the surgery. I went on liquids twice and twice I had to reschedule my surgery.
Hang in There We are almost there!
Hang in There We are almost there!
Topic: RE: Hair and nails in the Hospital
Definitely check with your doctor.
I had this question. They told me that I could have my nails and toes painted but I'm going with a french manicure rather than color. I don't use acrylic but I've read lots of places that say they want the acrylics removed.
The hair.
The told me I could do it and no problem.
For after surgery, I was told that I could put on make up immediately. I was also told i could wear makeup into surgery but I'm not going to do that. I want them to know if my color looks off. No need and not giving them every opportunity to catch any signs of a complication.
Hope this helps
Corina
I had this question. They told me that I could have my nails and toes painted but I'm going with a french manicure rather than color. I don't use acrylic but I've read lots of places that say they want the acrylics removed.
The hair.
The told me I could do it and no problem.
For after surgery, I was told that I could put on make up immediately. I was also told i could wear makeup into surgery but I'm not going to do that. I want them to know if my color looks off. No need and not giving them every opportunity to catch any signs of a complication.
Hope this helps
Corina
Topic: RE: Nov 6th!
I'm not there yet but I will be soon. Thanks for the heads up. I will keep busy that day and of course stay close to the restroom. Growling eh? Does water help? What are you eating today?
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on 11/4/08 10:12 pm
on 11/4/08 10:12 pm
Topic: Having band placed in 2 days-looking for bood suggestions to help pass time
Hello!
I am having the Realze Band put in on Friday. I am looking for book ideas for the hospital and during my recovery time. I am looking for any suggestions, maybe a good "chick" book, or autobiograpy or any other books you have enjoyed lately.
Thanks,
Jen
I am having the Realze Band put in on Friday. I am looking for book ideas for the hospital and during my recovery time. I am looking for any suggestions, maybe a good "chick" book, or autobiograpy or any other books you have enjoyed lately.
Thanks,
Jen
Topic: not on a liquid diet
just wondering if anyone else has not had to go on a liquid diet. my dr has me on a limited diet but i can actually eat 1 meal a day and drink protien shakes the other 2 then on the 6th at noon i drink my bowel prep ****tail and then nothing after midnight . my surgery is on friday the 7th. just wondering...i do feel for all the people on liquid diets...anyone?
Topic: RE: Nov 6th!
you have to drink the lovely ****tail of magnesium citrate to empty out the intestines.
Topic: RE: Nov 6th!
Bowel Prep? PLEASE explain! :-)
Renée
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
Topic: RE: why am I getting scared now?
Oh, Kathi! Someone who has had it done RECENTLY! Did you have open or Lap?
Renée
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG