OMG!!! I have a surgery date!!!

So, I went to see the surgeon yesterday to go over my pre-op tests and schedule surgery. He walks in and says - How about this Monday the 23rd? My mouth fell open! I said OK, sounds great to me!
Now, I am so nervous and excited! i feel like I have butterflies in my stomach.
I have to do all liquids from now until surgery. Slim Fast, Boost, Ensure, stuff like that. Yuck!
I feel quite overwhelmed as I try to get everything ready. Does anyone have any tips to share - things to get and have at home before you go to the hospital?

Congrads... you already had your Cardiac clearance and pulmonary clearance?

CC

Yep, I had all my pre-op tests last week. Endoscopy, stress echo/ekg, pulmonary function, chest x-ray, labwork, and group and individual nutritionist class.

Wow, that was quick. My surgeon requires a 2 week liquid diet, and you only have 4 days. I'm jealous.


Maybe they had a cancellation, and just happened to be able to fit you in.


Well, good luck, and stick to the liquid diet. you don't have much time to recover from cheating.

That is exactly what happened - they had a cancellation. Normally they want you to do 7-10 day liquid diet. But, he assured me that this would be okay. But, yeah, no cheating. My sister is a surgery resident and has worked with my surgeon. She assured me it would be ok too. She said a lot of people cheat and some don't do it all. She explained all the reasons why it's important. The surgeon had told me all the reasons too. Anything I can do to help the surgeon do his job better, I will definately do.  Today it hasn't been a problem at all. I am very nauseated - I had one boost drink at 9am and that's it. The thought of drinking another drink like that makes me want to vomit! I've just been sipping on sugar free Kool Aid all day. My son is sick today - he threw up once and has been nauseated all day. I'm guessing we have a little stomach bug going here. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow. Usually these things only last 24 hrs or so. Uggg.