Tomorrow is the day!
My life will be changed forever tomorrow morning. I keep going from nervous, to excited, to terrified, to overwhelmed, to calm... It's crazy. Any last minute advice? I know this is the right decision as I have just been diagnosed with more issues that I know the surgery will pretty much make disappear. I want to have another baby, but can't do it in the shape I am in now. I also know that I will most likely require skin surgery down the road as well, or at least want it if not require it. I've been on a liquid diet for two weeks now, and I can't wait to have something different, even just yogurt in a couple of weeks. I know my life will change, I just pray that it will be in mostly good ways. I know sometimes it will be hard, but other times I am going to feel better than I have in twenty years. Is there anything any of you wish someone told you before your surgery to expect after? Any tips for getting through this as easily as possible? Please post, I need some help! Thanks!
Walk, sip, walk sip, rest, breathing exercises, repeat... and then repeat again and again and again.
Also be proactive regarding your pain control. If you hurt, make sure you talk with your doctor or nurse(s). It's better to be on top of it (and feeling good) than attempt to catch up if it becomes unbearable. I didn't have any pain, but I work in healthcare and know this to be true in other situations other than just surgery.
I too was nervous, overwhelmed a little terrified, but I am now 3 weeks post op with absolutely no regrets thus far.
Best of luck!!!
I am one week out tomorrow, and doing very well. I'm still in a little pain from incisions and the tube they left in, that comes out tomorrow. I am beyond OVER protein shakes. I know I will need them for a very long time, but I can't wait to add a little variety back into my life. I can't stand the feeling the shakes leave in my mouth, I don't really have a problem with the taste itself. I'm hoping to have a scrambled egg after my appointment tomorrow, or maybe yogurt. I gained 11 pounds in the hospital, all water weight from IV's. Those pounds are gone, and I am 4 pounds down from my pre-op weight, 20 pounds down from my highest weight. It feels good. I've got a lot of support at home and I am very happy with the decision, even though I am pretty miserable with the diet for now. I know it will get better, and I definitely follow it to make sure I don't end up with any complications.
