Surgery tomorrow

I can't beleve my big day is finally here....tomorrow morning is my surgery. When I first started this journey back in April....December seemed like such forever and a day. And now here it is. In less than 12 hours I will be on my way to the hospital!

Thank you all for sharing your questions, concerns and experiences....reading through this website has really helped me over the past 6 months.

If you have any last minute advice.....please let me know!

Good luck to you on tomorrow.  My advice would be for you to bring a chap stick for use after surgery because your lips will be so dry.  In addition, once you are allowed get up and walk it really helps with the gas pain.  Walking also help prevent blood clots so after surgery and when you go home walk often and sip sip sip to prevent dehydration.  Please lets us know how you are when you can.  You may be feeling  some periods of anxiety this evening and that is perfectly normal.   I wish  you a speedy recovery.


Linda

good luck!!!

Hi Shelly! I just wanted to wish you good luck! You'll do great. Be sure to let us know how it went. As for last minute advice, I agree with Linda's advice 100%. You don't need much when you're there but chapstick helps a lot and be sure to stay mobile. It's amazing how much the walking helps the pain and to get things moving. I'm so excited for you! Good luck!

Laura

 By now you're probably resting and walking. I just wanted to wish you the best. I had my surgery at GBMC (by Dr. Mo's partner, Dr. Liao) at GBMC just one month ago. I found the hospital and staff to be terrific -- kind and responsive. Hopefully, you're heading home tomorrow. Follow the directions the doctor gave you, and focus on rest, walking, and hydration for the first week. You'll do great!