Surgery Monday

I am having RNY Monday. Liquids now...Hungry!! Nervous, but anxious too.

WEll congrats......I will be sending well wishes your way for a safe surgery and super speedy recovery!!! The liquids suck, but they are in your best interest...My surgeon didn't have a liquid diet or bowel prep or anything........My plans were a normal breakfast and lunch, make supper light, and nothing by mouth after midnight. I guess I kinda lucked out, all surgeons are so different! Again, wishing you the best!!! Take Care Jesi

Nancy: I'll be thinking of you Monday morning. I can understand the nervousness but just remember it is so worth it. Best of luck but you are in the best of hands with Dr. G. He's terrific. Let us know how it goes. Gail

Hello Nancy congrats i'm so happy for you. you will be in my prayers good luck with everything let us know how you do.take care Laurie

Good luck on Monday, Nancy. You'll do fine. You are in good hands. Everyone thinks Dr G is brillant. In my opinion, he saved my life so I definately feel that way. Liquids are awful but it really does help. A couple tips that may help. Tired of broth? Try regular soup well strained. It has much better flavor. Also if you find the need to chew, finger jello may do the trick. It is still considerd a liquid. Also snow cones or slushes help with the chewing. As a matter of fact, my snow cone maker was a real godsend for during the weeks after surgery as well. It helped me get in my liquids better & in smaller amounts & my pouch liked the icey liquids. You can buy snow cone makers or ice shavers really cheaply at Walmart and there are places that sell sugar free syrups just for them. Dixie

good luck on monday....you will be in my prayers that day....remember in the long run it is well worth it.....lynda

Nancy: Good luck Monday!! Just think, You'll be on the losing side beore you know it!! The first few days may be a little rough, hang in there, it gets better fast!! Keep everyone posted! Here's hoping for a safe uneventful surgery and recovery!! DeeAnn

Congrats Will be thinking of you & keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Is there someone that can post for you to let us know how you are doing? Good Luck, see you on the losing side Carolyn

Hi Nancy. If you have having surgery with Glas**** I have a suggestion that helped me rremendously. I had my surgery this past Monday. The anesthesiologist gave me the option of a new spinal pain killer. He said it would last 24 hours and it did. I had no pain after surgery for those 24 hours. It was definitley worth it. The shot in the spine does not hurt. They deaden the area with something else first and that burns a little. The burning for a few seconds far outweighs the 24 hours of pain. Let me know how things go. I will be thinking of you.