My surgery is May 22 .. and I have questions. HELP! :-P

I am almost 3 weeks away from scheduled surgery date and my complications class and bloodwork is this Thursday (5/4). Can someone tell me what to expect at the complications class, what kind of blood work will they be doing? Prep before surgery? Are you on liquids for a week prior to the surgery, someone please advise. I am getting nervous.

Hi Sonya, When I went to the complication class , it was nothing I had not heard or read before. They let you know about the anethiest (spelling, putting you under for surgery) The importance of the leak test the following day after surgery, the importance of following the program, what you eat the first and second months, which Vitiams you will have to take for the rest of your life ect.... When they took the blood test, the nurse said they run a gamit of test on the blood from checking for infection to what the colesteral levels are ect.... They even done a x-ray on my chest to insure no respitory problems. Dr. Titus Duncan did my surgery on 3/17 and I did not have to do liquids the week before, however I had met their goal of losing 15lbs prior to surgery. I had no major complication with the surgery and would do it again. I am starting to feel really great and get the hang of this, 2 oz means only eat 2 oz...LOL For me the the most complicated thing is getting my head wrapped around I can not eat the amount of food or foods I did before. I am a newbie also , however write me again if I can share any of my experience with you. Stock up on sugar free popcicle, jello and pudding. Take care your in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery with NO complications. God Bless, Linda Sue 308/267/150....lost 41 already...yipeee

By the way...Dr.Duncan actually conducted the complication class and we had plenty of time to ask him questions. Hang in there, your almost there ! Linda Sue

Sonya, Every dr. is different in what to expect. I went to Dr. Steinberg and I didn't go on any diet before my surgery (3/14/06- down 40) The weekend before however, he prescribed a medicine that "cleaned me out" and I was on liquids then....This is to make sure there was nothing in your stomach.... But I wish you the best of luck...feel free to email me if you have any questions. See you on the happy and healthy side, Lea Lewis 273/232.5/160

Hi Sonya! My date is May 22 also!! W00 H00, only 13 more days!!!!!!! I am more excited than nervous (today!). E-mail me! Hugs, Paige