monday is my day

I cant believe that this day has arrived. I go in on Monday for my wls. Im scared and I dont know what to expect. I just want to get it over with so I can start the healing process. I would gladly appreciate any words or encouragement becasue im going Thanks you guys for all of your support Dayja.......

You are gonna do jsut fine hun! I was terrified when I had my surgery, But Honestly It wasnt as bad as I thought. You can read my profile. good luck to you and I'll save a seat for you on the losers bench! Kimberley 3/15/2006 POST OP

Dayja, You'll do fine. I just had my surgery on Monday at Harper with Dr. Wood. The girls in preop were great and they give you relaxing medication right away. I was taken about a half hour early and was in OR about an hour in recovery an hour and a half or so. I slept most of the day on Monday so they turned the epidural down a litte on Tuesday which was OK. I didn't really have a problem with the nursing staff on 2BS except for the one afternoon shift when I think they were short and had pulled a nurse from another floor. Now here's what I post on the April 2006 board today. I'm home and recovering. I have a lot of swelling in my feet, and the runs that are getting old fast. I came home on no blood pressure meds was on 2), no cholesterol meds (was on 3), and only glucophage for my diabetes and I will probably be off that soon. The only ones I kept were the allergy meds (and I haven't taken the allegra yet) and the med I take for my Restless Leg Syndrome. The RLS bothered me more in the hospital than the pain from the surgery because I just couldn't get comfortable. The epidural was great, I did have a lot of muscle soreness from the retractors and the positions they had me on the table. Jeanne

Im glad to hear that your surgery went well and your stay was good. Did you have your procedure open or closed. And how long was did it take for you to get up and walk around. Thanks Dayja

Hang in there Dayja....it's tough, all the waiting, and then, bam, it's here. As the rest said, they keep you comfortable in pre-op, and tell them you'd like something right away to relax, and they will. You will do FABULOUS!!!! Hugs and best wishes! Theresa

Hi Dayja, Like the others have said hang in there you will be fine. I know that is not easy to hear now, but believe me it is true. I had sugery on April 6th with Dr. Wood andI am doing just great. As soon as you get to hospital things go by so quick they give you something to relax , next thing you know your waking up in recovery. I am 8 days out , have not taken any pain meds in 3 days.. But remember we are all different. You are in great hands with Dr. Kole. Walk alot in the hospital.You may not want to but you feel so much better when you do. Any questions please feel free to email me. Your almost there girl I felt the same way last week as you do but wow I feel so good this week. You will be a LOSER soon wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care & Big Hugs to You. DeAnn

Thanks D, getting all of these positive vibes from everybody is making me feel better. I just cant wait to get to the recovery stage. Its a great thing to hear that you are doing so great. Dayja

Dayja, I know you are scared but you have to be strong and stay busy. Walking in this great weather will help your recovery time and help the time to pass more quickly. You waited so long for approval and not it is here, I am so happy for you. I will also be praying for you. Take care, Janice

Dayja, Don't worry yea easy to say but hard to do. I was scarred too but the tummy tuck scarred me more. I've had over 20 surgeries and look at them as a way to get a good sleep, but the tummy tuck was the longest. But then I really needed one before the open RNY, so Dr. Kole had a lot to do and I'm still on the road to recovery. Surgery was on March 20th. The RNY was a breeze and when I'm done with this I'll consider it easy too and well worth it. By the way I'm right on the Taylor border and if you need to talk get in touch I'm at Goddard and Allen. Good losing, Stes

Thanks Stephanie I will keep that in mind when in mind when Im having bad days. I hope to be able to call on you so you can just give me a little reminder why I did it.