Dec. 7 Its the big party !!!!!!!!!!!

I am having the surgery on Dec, 7. I am so freaking out and excited I am going to the pre admission today. I am scared of that tube after the surgery. I have talk to so many people about that ans they say that it doesnt hurt is that true? Does anybody know of some1 that has the surgery in their twenties? I am 25, single mommy but I havent seen anybody around my age that posts on the forum ? Please pray for me !!!! thanks

Hey, Where are you having you surgery? I'm having a hernia repair and plastic surgery that same day!!!! I didn't have anything but an NG tube for my RNY and not it didn't hurt but for this surgery I will have drain tubes and I don't know what to think about them.... Best wishes... Sarah

I'm 24 and had my surgery in March. I'm down about 125 lbs now. I did have some pain associated with my surgery, mostly from the staples. However, its only temporary. You'll do great!! Amy

I know these are anxious and exciting days for you. Don't fear the tube....it serves a purpose. Make sure you get up and walk ASAP and use the incentive spirometer CORRECTLY after your surgery. You will have pain RX......I don't remember too much pain after the first day. Where are you having your surgery?

use the incentive spirometer CORRECTLY ???????? I dont know what that is .... I am having my surgrey in South Miami Hospital. Thanks for reply ... It reassures me that I will be just fine ....

An incentive spirometer is a plastic device that you use to keep your lungs clear of congestion. You should get one and the nurse instruct you on its use. It's not painful....walking may be. Just remember to not give in and stay in that bed.....walk and cough.

ohhhhhhh I will totallly ask for that. Everyone tells me that I need to go drinking this weekend because u cant consume alcohol after is that true ?????????

If you drink alcohol this weekend...you need to drink tons of water M-W because you need to be well hydrated to help prevent any blood clots post op. And alcohol will dehydrate you... Sarah

I was instructed to avoid cafeine and alcohol for 6 months at best....I think I had a glass of wine on our wedding anniversary that year (August after my December Lap RNY). The body processes ETOH differently after WLS. Always remember that. luvitsunnyv

Yay on your surgery! I also had my surgery at So. Miami Hospital and had great care there. The nurses were wonderful and my room was huge and clean. As far as the NG tube. It's more of a nuisance that anything else, but they remove it the next day after the customary xrays to make sure it's OK. The drainage tube that you have in your belly, they take out a day or two later and is not the least bit uncomfortable. When they remove it, you think it might hurt, but its just a quick slitherly feeling. Not painful. I'm excited for you and will think of you on the 7th. Who is doing your surgery? Is it Rabaza? He is a doll. Good luck to you! Annette