Starting to Pack

Well in 5 more days I have my surgery, so I'm packing. I need some suggestions, since I usually wear jeans and a top, what would you all suggest I take to wear home. I expect Dr. Kemmeter will end up doing the open DS, so I'm concerned that jeans would be hard to button as well as uncomfortable. All and any suggestions for this journery woould be appreciated. Thanks, Connie

CONNIE SPEAKING FROM WHEN I HAD MY HERNIA SURGERY AND WAS CUT OPEN....MAKE SURE YOU WEAR VERY LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES!!! I THOUGHT I HAD PANTS BIG ENOUGH TO BE COMFORTABLE TO WEAR HOME...10 BLOCKS...AND I COULDN'T EVEN GET THEM ON ME!!!!!! MAKE SURE THEY ARE REALLY STRETCHY SO YOU CAN GET THEM ON YOU!!!! MAKE SURE YOU PACK CHAP STICK TOO. YOU WILL NEED IT TO KEEP YOUR LIPS MOIST. YOUR TONGUE WILL NOT HAVE ANY SALIVA TO WET THEM. AND YOU WON'T BE HAVING WATER FOR AWHILE EITHER. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. HUGS JUDY

Thanks Judy ! Chap stick is packed, vanilla flavored. How is the pre-op diets going? Connie

PRE-OP DIET IS GOING REALLY WELL. NOT HUNGRY AT ALL AND THE FOOD IS TASTING BETTER EVERYDAY NOW....LOL NOT SURE IF ITS ALL THE PROTEIN OR NOT BUT I SURE AM RUNNING TO THE POTTY ALOT TO PAY THA****ER BILL!!!!! I ALMOST TOOK AN APPLE OUT OF THE BASKET LAST NIGHT BUT STOPPED MYSELF JUST IN TIME!!! WOW THAT WAS CLOSE!!! THE APPLES ARE STILL CALLING TO ME BUT I TURN A DEAF EAR TO THEM. DOWN TO 8 MORE DAYS FOR ME NOW!!! I AM STILL NOT HAVING ANY DOUBTS OR FEARS SO I GUESS I AM GOOD TO GO!!! WILL BE AT MMPC TUESDAY FOR MY LAST WEIGH IN AND SEEING THE PA AND GETTING MY POST-OP FOOD. HUBBY WILL BE GOING WITH ME THIS TIME SO HE CAN FIND THE HOSPITAL. HANG ON GIRL YOUR ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS NOW!!!! WOOHOOOO I AM SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! KEEP ME POSTED AND I AM HERE IF YOU NEED ME!! HUGS JUDY

I know the feeling well........My hubby was eating a Mcintosh tonight, man I could have mugged him for that apple! Thanks, Connie

Just curious.... Why can't you guys eat apples?

Hi Brenda, We have been given supplements for our surgery, actually its a 2 week fast prior to Surgery. Deyhydrated (sp?) products thorugh MMPC. Also protien bars. Depending on the product each serving counts as one or two points we have to take in ten points aday along with 64 ounces of water etc. Connie

Ahhh, I see now. I had a pre-op diet of unlimited fruits and veggies and 900 cal. limit of other foods, plus the 64oz. fluid requirement. Thanks for the answer...Good Luck to you! Brenda

Connie, I had DS Lap by Dr. Kemmeter!! He's the best!!! You'll have to tell him Jackie said Hi! I am sure he will remember me. You are in great hands! Do you have an angel? I would love to be your angel or at least answer any questions you may have. I had my DS on April 19th 2006 and have already lost 91 pounds. I am sure you won't regret having your DS. I am so happy with mine. Please email me if you have questions or would like a phone call or visit at the hospital. Hang in there with your preop diet. It will be done before you know it and I really believe it prepares you for afterwards. Best Wishes!

Jackie will tell Dr. Kemmeter , you said hello....Does he come into see you prior to surgery? Don't worry about making it to the hospital, but it would be fun when I'm over in that direction some of us could meet up...... Belive me I'm sure I will have a lot of question along the road. I do have an angel, but thanks for offering. Connie