SO EXCITED, or am i nervous....... Eeek

So i had my monthly visit with the dr yesterday and was told surgery prob be in mid may and that they would let me know in the next 2 weeks! I was working today when i got the phonecall saying there had been a cancellation and was i available for monday...... MONDAY!!!!!

I frantically searched for my manager, they said they needed an answer within the half hour, and i couldnt find her anywhere!! I called them back and asked if anyway they would let me answer by 730 tomorrow morning. She said i had till 830 tomorrow. I was just about home and my cell rang and it was my manager saying go for it!!! OMG........... i will be going monday morning!!!

I know there have been a million posts on here before, and everyone always asks the same things........ but please help me!!! I know what i need for the hospital since i work there.... but what do i need for home???

What do you all recommend for the first 2 weeks! What kind of protien do you have and where did you buy it? I have to work the next 2 days as well, so little time!!!!


Thanks Kris

I am soo excited for you!!! I am pre-op so I won't be much help but I have some questions for you! I was approved Feb 25,2011. I too have chose the rny. I to work in a hospital. I am wondering who your surgeon is? If you need to do a liquid diet? What is it?

I just am curious. Good luck on Monday! I hope I get a call like that!
Heather

I am having the rny by Dr farries in red Deer, he has all his patients on a diet the minute he meets you and you stay on that right up to  surgery, day before you do a bowel prep and clear fluid diet!!

Where do you live?? who's doing yours?

You sound almost like me!  I was not supposed to have my surgery until September of 2012, I got a call on Feb 28 asking me If I could come in on March 28th.  I was also at work.  I was given 30 minutes to get back to them.  I was running around trying to find my manager only to find out she was in an interview.  I was pacing back and forth outside HR praying she would get out.  Finally with 10 minutes left I had people texting her to tell her I had to urgently speak to her.  Lucky with 5 minutes left she finished and she told me to book it.  I was acting like I had one the lottery when it was confirmed.  I felt a little silly but I have been in the process 5 years!

Since you will not be wanting to do any shopping right after the surgery, you should bye your vitamins!  Dont overstock on protein drinks as some brands may have negative effects.  I would buy one case of two brands just in case!

I hear the boost diabetic it good as it does not have sugar and is one of the higher ones you can get for protein.  I plan to just use powdered in my drinks for the first few weeks.  Mind you I prefer to drink skim milk, have all of my life.  I am having my surgery in Medicine Hat.   As for vitamins, I would go for the chewables as I hear people often have a hard time swallowing the pills initially. 


My dietitian also recommended benefibre for protein, she said it is tasteless and  it is higher in protein then skim milk.  You can only get it from behind the counter at most pharmacy's.  You may have to order it in.

 Dr. Nohr will give you full vitamin pills in hospital. I had no issues swallowing them. You can always break them in half if needed. Beneprotein is not truly flavourless. It does have a taste.

 Congrats! I would try and get some sample packs of protein. Most of it's disgusting. Unjury brand is the best I've tasted so far. I'd skip the beneprotein, it has a taste and it's unpleasant. Same as the boost. The Unjury protein is found on their website. Just do a google search and it will come up. Stock up on sugar free popsicles, sugar free puddings, cottage cheese, maybe some soup broth if there's any you like. For me I found it easier to buy the stuff I needed after I got home. I had a better idea of what I would need. I also have body fortress protein from Wal-Mart and it's tolterable. It really i**** and miss with that stuff. Since everyone differs in tastes, it's really trial and error. I'd also get some yogurt, the greek stuff is best it has 18G of protein/ 3/4 c. Not that you'll be able to eat that much at first but even half that is 9 grams of protein. If I had it to over again, I'd only wear a comfy outfit to the hospital to wear home. Use the stretchy hospital undies. They are sooo comfortable and don't hit your incision/s. Wear the hospital gowns as well. You'll potentially sweat a lot. If you bring your own pillow bring pillowcases. Slippers, and I brought a housecoat and just ended up using a hospital one. Mine was too hot. I wouldn't bring a ton of books and stuff to do as you'll be busy enough walking and sleeping. Good Luck to you on Monday. I hope all goes well and we'll see you on the losers bench.

Thanks ladies.... i am still so excited!! One more shift of work and then 2 days off and then..... Eek!!  Its funny, i think i should feel stressed about having surgery but im not!! Maybe that will happen sunday or monday lol. Right now im just stressed about having to recover in the hospital unit i work on...... getting a little too personal with my coworkers!! BUT......... this is gonna be so great!! I cannot wait!! Never in my life have i been able to lose weight, i have always been obese..... i am so proud of myself right now with the 63 lbs i'velost.... i cant wait to see how i feel when that turns into 100, 150, 175......

I will be taking my ipad with me and i will update from hospital if i can!!!

Always love advice or suggestions so feel free to tell me all!!!!

Kris

Hey Kris,

Yay for you!!!  You must be so excited.  I am exactly one week behind you.  I first saw Dr. F on November 30.  I was approved for sugery on Feb 8 and my pre-admissions clinic visit is on April 5th.  How long was it after your pre-admissions visit did it take before you were called for surgery? 

I am so anxious to have my surgery so I can get on with the business of losing this weight. 

I will be excited to hear your story once you have your surgery.

Good Luck.

Sheila

Congrats Kris on your date.  You'll do great!

Giselle

Hi Sheila,
I had my preadmission visit on feb 15th and was told maybe may. I had my last appt on March 15th and i asked again and the girl who does bookings said end of may beginning of june. I put myself on the short notice list (in case of cancellations) and got the 100% for sure going on thursday 17th. So short notice means short notice lol!! Good luck to you sheila!!! i would think if you dont get in on short call list your surgery prob mid june!!! Good luck to you and keep me updated with your journey as well!!