Surgery Tomm Morning

well the day has come I have to be at the hospital at 6 am tomm morning will be leaving my house at 5 I am still excited but a little nauseated I guess it is my nerves my butt isnt feeling all that great from the mag citrate I had to drink earlier yuk I will tell ya it works quick here it is 5:25 pm and it is just calming down from when I took the first round at noon and I have another one to drink at 6 thank god it will be my last I feel really tired but when I lay down I cant sleep I toss and turn boy I just cant wait to try to sleep tonight it will never happen lol. My sister is bringing her camera up to the hospital since she is the one who will be staying with me and I am going to have her take some pics of me while I am in there to have for memories does that sound crazy? any good words of wisdom before I go? I am having open RNY

If you're certain this surgery is what you want/need, then put it all in the hands of your trusted surgeon. Worrying is only going to make the process harder. I had so much trust in my surgeon, that I didn't worry the morning of (or day before) surgery. My surgeon is my hero, he's my friend for life. I love him very much for all he's done for me. Julie Lombardy Akron, Ohio Surgeon: Dr. James Viglianco Hospital: Barix Clinics of Ohio (Groveport) Surgery: Open RNY 6-23-05

Cindy, Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! Suprisingly enough, I was calm as a cucumber the day before and even right up to my surgery. I decided worrying wouldn't make any difference on the outcome. Like another person posted earlier, you have to just put it in your surgeon's hands and know what is best for you. Even when things weren't going perfectly for me, I have never regretted my decision. I am just about 6 months out and happier than ever. Everything will be fine. Even if you don't get to sleep much tonite, you will have plenty of rest tomorrow. Oh, and try to have a moment of quiet time before you go in (I spent about 15 minutes in my car listening to my favorite CD just before I went into the hospital--really seemed to help me focus)...things go pretty fast once you get started. See you on the losing side!!! Caren

YOu'll do great! By the way, you aren't crazy for taking pictures for memories. You will need those for motivation. I even got a few shots with my surgeon the day of my surgery. They are on my profile.

Good luck Cindy. Let us know how it goes when you can.

Good luck and best wishes with your surgery and the road to recovery! Kelly

Cindy, I would, Take a nice hot bubble bath with a candle. Get into some comfy clothes and read a star and enquirer. ( Also The country Fest is on cmt tonight. Get your self nice and rested and not let any stress get to you. You will be fine. I will be in your shoes in 2 weeks. I know it has to be hard. Good luck with your surgery and god bless. Did I mention you are a beautiful lady. Your children and husband are going to love the new you Good luck with everything your new life brings you and have fun SHOPPING Take Care Barb