Just stopping by

Hi everyone. New to the site and was taking a spin around the differnent sites. I am here in Sedalia and have a surgery date of March 29th. Any advise or tips will be VERY MUCH appreciated. Thanks Shawn

welcome Shawn. We hope you like us here on the mo. board and want to stay awhile. glad you found us. dont be a stranger. Congradulations on your surgery on the 29th It is something that you will never be sorry for. It really does change your life. You have one of the best surgeons there are. listen to what the doctor tells you to do and go by the white booklet he gave you. and if you have any questions we will try to help you find the answers. Jan

Welcome Shawn, you are beginning a wonderful journey, keep us posted...vesta

Hey Shawn, Welcome to the Missouri Board. This is a great bunch of folks, really helpful and loving. No ugliness allowed here!!! Keep us posted on your progress and we'll always be there for you to lift you up when you're down and to celebrate WOW moments after your surgery. As far as tips, just do exactly what your doctor tells you, don't rush the eating progression, drink as much as you can, don't worry about calories because you can't eat enough in the beginning, don't weigh every day, eat protein first and drink shakes to keep the protein up and in general take it easy on yourself. You WILL lose!!! Hugs, Lana

WELCOME!! There's several here who've also had surgery there in Sedalia........you may find plenty of folks for support here who are from your area or at least have had your Dr. You can see info here about the support groups as well. They can be VERY halpful in your success post-op of you can find one you are able to get to. GOOD LUCK TO YOU as your journey begins. Stop back by!! Tami

Shop ahead. Have all your pre-op diet food bought and in the house. Sugarfree jellos, pudding, and pops. Beef boul. soups and protein shakes should be in the cabinet and ready to go. You can do it and the best of luck to you!