ICU?

Just got a question and don't know why I didn't ask this yesterday on my post. Did anyone have to stay in ICU their first night? My surgeon told me that there was a possibility that I might have to stay in ICU the first night so that they can keep a close eye on me. I was just curious about it is all. Also anyone know about how much the Optima Slimfast runs? I have to drink those 3 times a day during me 2 week liquid diet. Anyways can't think of anything else atm but if i do i will be sure to post it..Thanks for all the info you all have given me. Thanks Sonya

Hey Sonya! I am so excited for you. Everytime I see some one is about to have their surgery, it brings back all of the excitement of when I had mine!! I came out of surgery and went straight to my room and one hour later the nurse came in and got me up to walk for the first time. The slimfast runs about $6.00 (more or less) for 4 at wal-mart. Cheaper at Sam's Club, of course you have to buy several at one time there. I have to drink the low carb ones. The Optima has way too much sugar in it for me. Might want to double check to make sure it isn't the low carb ones he wants you to drink. The low carbs ones have 1 gram of sugar verses about 18 in the optima. I don't know what type surgery you are having though, so sugar tolerance may not be a problem for you. It causes me to dump and that is NO FUN!!  Good Luck!!

Hey sonya... I think staying in the ICU the first day is a great precautionary measure--just think, you'll be monitored continuously, and nurses can hear any alarms that may sound off any where in the unit right away-- where as on the floor, they may not detect any serious problems (as with blood pressure, and/or other vitals) for hours, since they only do them routinely (approx every 4 hours).  Also, you will see your ICU nurse at the least once every hour, where as on the floor, you may not see her for a couple of hours or until you call since they are pretty busy,  have more patients to care for, and don't really expect many complications. Congratulations, Tina