December 4th is my date! Any advice?

I would love to hear from anyone who can advise me how to handle the last few weeks going into surgery. I am happy but nervous and would like to be as prepared as possible. Any one going in the same day?

Congratulations Ellen! I really dont have any advise for you, but I am in the same boat my surgery is on the same day. I can relate to how you are feeling. I am so anxious about my surgery that I am going nuts with eating. I feel like its some kind of free for all. I hope this is normal. I am just trying to work hard and hopefully the time will pass fast. Well maybe we can support each other. Good luck with everything! Sandi

Hi Guys, same day here. Actually same doctor as Sandi. I am just going to try to relax, make sure my bag is packed and focus on me. Kind of hard with three girls and a hubby to take care of but they are supportive and know I really need this. If your doctor has recommended bathing with hibiclens the night before surgery and the morning of, get it now. I went to my local Wal-mart and they don't carry it in stock but have to special order it. I have cut soda out of my diet since Sept. and trying to cut coffee for now. Take care and good luck. May we all be on the losing side Dec. 4th!!

dec 4 is also my date here in anniston al so we all do the wait together i just cant think of anything but the surgery is that the way everyone is i have never heard of the stuff someone mentioned to bathe in whats it suppose to do?? g oliver

Sharon Grigg Sierra Vista, AZ Open RNY (12/04/2003) Dr. Juarez, St. Lukes, Phoenix I have been asking the same question as you.... what I have been told is take those Vitamins, Calcium, and Drink that Protein to get built up as much as possible.....and try to lose weight.... And start moving my body.... I think I have the first 3 down, but the last 2 seem to be a problem.... I told them if I could do those things I wouldn't be having this surgery..... As it is.... I will be taking the plunge on the same day as you..... I will think of you on "our day"..... Hope to hear from you and all other "4th's" after our big day...... God Bless Us All and Our Doctors and Keep Us Safe..... Smiles and Hugs... Sharon from AZ