surgery date is now final!!

I can't believe I finally have a surgery date.  I have my pretesting on oct 30th and my actual date is 11/13!!  Friday The 13th!!  I am so excited and nervous!  I am ready for the change and new tool is help me join the losers bench! Only bummer, no thanksgiving meal yet!!!

Any thing I need to know before surgery would be helpful

Thanks

Jenn

Hey Jenn!

This will be a lucky Friday the 13th for you!!  Congrats on getting a date and the only advice I can give you would be:

*  Follow ALL instructions from your NUT and from Dr. G
*  Walk, walk and walk some more.  I know it will hurt but the more you walk, the better you will feel! 
*  Sip, sip, sip fluids.  Again, it may hurt and you may not want to do it but you will feel better!  Plus coming back to the Hospital because your dehydrated is no fun!
*  Bring your own protein shakes.  Trust me! 
*  Get involved with a support group!  RWH has 2; Living Life Support group is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Greene Lounge (right off the cafeteria) 7p-9p and Weigh to Win Support group is on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Kay Auditorium from 6p-7:30p.

We'll be saving a seat on the Loser's bench for you!

~kelly jo