1 week pre-op

  Hi all, my surgery date is 5/23/08 I'm very excited and a little nervous I must say.  I'm wondering if any one has any suggestions for before surgery to have it go smoother?  Appreciate any input.

Hey - well, you're just a beautiful lady, you look like you are fit and active, and that will definitely help - So, walk as much as possible now AND as soon as they say it is okay postop to be up and about, just walk walk walk.  No matter how sore you are, walking and moving will get your blood flowing and help you heal faster than you can imagine.  That is my "tip of the day." Congrats on your upcoming surgery, and let us know how you are doing.  As you can see, this board is a little slow these days, but hopefully with new surgeries and such, it will get up to speed. DeAnna

Well thank-you DeAnna for responding I will incoporate that to my pre-op and recovery.  My sister had  WLS about 3 years ago but she had several complications so she had to do her recovery different then most.    You are also a beutiful lady thanks for the compliment.  Wish you lived closer but I guess we could become friends here.  I will update you after my surgery, I should be home by the 25 th.  Have a great day ~ Romelle

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.  I hope it goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery.  Let us know when you join us on the loser's bench.  LOL. Melissa

Thanks Melissa I appreciate your comments, and will happily let you know when I'm on the loser's side. ~ Romelle

Congratulations on your upcomming surgery...  Dr Avara is the best.... you will have great success.

Like the other poster said... walk, walk, walk.  As soon as I was up to it in the hospital I walked all over the place...  Good Luck Susan

Thanks Susan, I feel the same of Dr. Avara and his staff.  I'm very anxious to have the surgery behind me.... will definately be doing all suggested.  I realize the importance also of follwoing the WLS guidelines.   Have a great day ~ Romelle