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LaurineL
on 11/5/08 2:08 am
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.
LaurineL
on 11/5/08 2:04 am
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. 
Corina C
on 11/5/08 12:44 am
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!


Corina C
on 11/5/08 12:34 am
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


Corina C
on 11/5/08 12:25 am
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?


(deactivated member)
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
Pollyann F.
on 11/4/08 10:06 pm - china grove, NC
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?
Polly in NC  "People will for get what you say, they will forget what you do, but they will never forget how you make them feel" Maya Angelou


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hazmat11
on 11/4/08 9:10 pm
Topic: RE: Nov 6th!
you have to drink the lovely ****tail of magnesium citrate to empty out the intestines.
Susie



Renée M.
on 11/4/08 8:42 pm - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: Nov 6th!
Bowel Prep?  PLEASE explain!  :-)
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Renée M.
on 11/4/08 8:41 pm - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: why am I getting scared now?
Oh, Kathi!  Someone who has had it done RECENTLY!  Did you have open or Lap? 
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