Surgery date June 3
For anyone considering DS surgery in the future, I would recommend having them removed at DS surgery time.
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Nativenewyorker, sorry this advice comes a little too late for you.
Just wanted to wish you luck with your surgery on Monday!
I remember the anxiety of the week before hitting me like a brick. I had just been so excited up until then, so I was surprised to be so nervous. I think it's all normal....but our minds mess with us sometimes. I also realized during that week, how much I relied on food for comfort. I had to do 5 days of liquids preop, so there went my security blanket!
You'll do great!
Drink plenty of fluids. Being dehydrated can be a real b*tch!
If you feel nauseated, let the nurse know. The nurse should administer anti-nausea meds in your IV or have you take them.
Your stomach will be so swollen that you may be able to take only a couple sips before experiencing discomfort. That's OK. Wait another 15-30 minutes and try again. Repeat as necessary.
Walk the halls as much as you can. I had to use a walker due to life-long balance issues when I first walked after surgery but was able to walk unaided a couple days later.
Best of luck!
Vicki 
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
