I've got my date
on 10/13/08 12:07 pm
Read all you can. Follow the preop diet to the letter (no matter what someone else's surgeon had them do-you are paying your surgeon, so follow his direction).
Don't worry too much.
Cut back on carbs/soft drinks etc. BEFORE the preop diet or you'll be very sad for about a week.
Remember, it is surgery, so when you wake up you won't be doing handsprings. You are going to feel bloated and some discomfort-the bloat lasts a good week, but an open incision would take a lot longer and hurt more than a little gas.
After surgery walk, rest, sip water as much as you can.
Keep track of what you are eating, especially before a visit. I get hungry after 3 hours means one thing if you are eaten chicken and another thing if you are eating pudding.....and be honest-the doctor can't help you if he doens't know what you are eating.
Be prepared for some strange and wonderful emotions-it is a wild ride.
I'm pre-op, so advice is VERY limited. However, if you get nervous prior to surgery, just pray and let others surround you in prayer. It's very comforting. You'll be fine. Congratulations on getting your date. It will be here, before you know it.
Blessings,
Mary
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
your gonna be a loser before you know it!
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck
19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed
STAY on that pre op diet like your life depends on it cause it does in alot of ways.
Give up the sodas and caffeine based drinks prior to your pre op diet..cut out the sugars potatoes etc....
I was done open instead of lap so when asked to walk WALK. It helps with pain control and you have less chance of blood clots. Do not eat what is brought to you on your tray saying oh the nutritionist here knows what I am suppose to have...MAKE sure you KNOW what you are to have..you are just one patient among a hospital full and they make mistakes...I know from personal experience...sweet peas and turkey with dressing covered with gravy is a no no....
I took meal replacements with me and some protein supplements.
be sure to take travel size bottles of lotion shampoo etc...Norman Regional supplied me with the basics ...All I took was my deodorant and lotion....if you hurt let them know...Don't be a tough cookie and say oh it hurts a little when you feel like you are about to hatch an elephant
Constipation after surgery is normal so be prepared...
And one more thing.....CONGRATULATIONS ON MOVING TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!!!!!
SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain. " 
This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!
~*Renae*~ Open RNY 8/3/04 ** (rockmyskinnyjeans on MFP)
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I am only 6 days post op so I don't know it all, but I sure remember how exciting it is to get your date!!
God Bless you, keep us updated!!
Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels!!!Initial consult 7/31/08 Surgery date 10/9/08
