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Any last minute advice??

MelaineC
on 8/29/07 2:51 am - Millersville, MD

RNY on 08/30/07

Well my big day is tomorrow.... Does anyone have any last minute advice?

LaineyB
on 8/29/07 3:03 am - Pikesville, MD

RNY on 07/17/07

Take your own pillow to the hospital! Good luck tomorrow!! Best, Elaine

(deactivated member)
on 8/29/07 3:19 am - Middle River, MD

RNY on 08/02/05

And lip balm! Good luck and don't be surprised if you're nervous, scared, etc., it's all normal and before you know, your clothes will be falling off of you. Be good to yourself and post-op - walk, sip, repeat!! Update us when you can, Tia

EdieMcGee
on 8/29/07 3:19 am - The Land of Pleasant Living, MD

Lap Band on 10/09/07

Yes, good luck! You'll do fine.

all-time high/consult/surgery/current/goal 315/299/292.2/250/150

Darla P.
on 8/29/07 3:21 am - Timonium, MD

RNY on 07/05/07

Get some sugar free popsicles--- I LOVE THEM

Darla

Markwrench
on 8/29/07 3:29 am - Parkville, MD

RNY on 09/13/07

Hi Melaine, I'm a couple weeks behind you and I made a list. The two things that stand out most are corn starch for the bed to help wick away moisture and loose fitting clothes. I hope things go well for you. Mark

mo21012
on 8/29/07 4:04 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

Hey Melanie! Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a very speedy recovery! The two most important things (in my opinion) are the lip balm that Tia mentioned and the comfy clothes to wear home. AND .. as soon as they let (or force) you .. walk walk walk .. do laps in the hospital .. the more walking the faster the gas dissipates and you will be feeling better. Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

EdieMcGee
on 8/29/07 4:06 am - The Land of Pleasant Living, MD

Lap Band on 10/09/07

AND .. as soon as they let (or force) you .. walk walk walk .. do laps in the hospital .. the more walking the faster the gas dissipates and you will be feeling better. And having had other lap surgery, let me tell you the easy way to get up out of bed: use the motor on the bed to push you up into a sitting position. It's much less pain to let the bed do the work rather than your abs. My nurse showed me this one when I had my gallbladder operation.

all-time high/consult/surgery/current/goal 315/299/292.2/250/150

Kelli P.
on 8/29/07 5:52 am - Rosedale, MD

RNY on 10/04/05

I think everyone covered the main things. Walking is key and as painful as it may be you have to force yourself to move in little spurts. It helps with the recovery. I wish you the best for an uneventful surgery, a speedy recovery. Best Wishes! Kelli

Kelli in MD

It is awesome to be a loser!!!!

MelaineC
on 8/29/07 8:06 am - Millersville, MD

RNY on 08/30/07

Thanks to all for your advice and well wishes. I will update you as soon as possible. I have to be at University of Maryland at 11:00.

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