Surgery Tomorrow

Hi All, So I just got a call, I have to be at the hospital at 8am. Will I sleep tonight? Any advice on what I should bring to the hospital so that I don't get bored? Thanks for all you replies. I will soon be a loser!! Thanks again, Melissa

hi melissa, good luck tomorrow. it will be over before you know it. my surgery was 10/7/05 im 3 weeks out. and had my 1st check yesterday and it was great. im done 25lbs. and doing good. i didnt bring anything but i change of clothes. if i wasnt sleeping they had you walking. and dont forget your cell phone. that is a must lol.. but i dont think you will be in the mood to read or do anything but rest. i know i wasnt and i love to read. but i couldnt focus. best of luck to you. and you'll be fine. andrea

Hi Melissa, Congratulations!!!!, will u sleep tonight? maybe not, but thats okay. I had my surgery on 10/26/05 and I'm already home 5 days and I feel great. I lost approximately 15lbs and I have my first check up on 11/03/2005. Before you know it, you will be in the recovery room. I must emphasise that you WALK. Have family and your best friend come over and walk. I got lucky that there was another woman who had surgery right after me and we began walking together. The fluid u drink to check if there is any leakage is nasty. but its over before u know it. Go girl and let me know how things went after you get home. Maria

Melissa, our prayers are with you and your surgical team. The time will fly by and then you are awake (at least that's how I envision it ) At Mercy Medical where I will have my surgery on 11/7, they don't allow cell phones so if you can bring one then go for it! Walk and breath, walk and breath...Best wishes. linda

I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will be praying for you. SH

Melissa, I wish you a very smoothe surgery, and an even smoother recovery. As for what to bring to the hospital, just yourself, and maybe a change of clothes and underwear. The whole time I was there, all I did was sleep, and when I wasn't sleeping, they had me up walking around the halls. You can bring your cell phone if you think you're gonna wanna be conversating on the phone, but I doubt it. I wish you the very best of luck on your surgery, and on the rest of your journey. Hugs, Blanquie My thoughts will be with you.

I am soooo excited for you, because every surgery that is tomorrow means that my scheduled date is that much closer. I wish you the best and can't wait to hear how everything is. See you on the losing side. Gigi P.

Melissa, wishing you all the best on your surgery tomorrow. May it be successful and your recovery a speedy and healthy one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and God's blessings to you. Glenda

GOOD LUCK, don't be nervous, your not going to need much, you'll be sleeping, walking and resting, that's good for recovery. rest rest rest ,,, Prayers, Jo H