Cranial Overload!!!

Anybody else feel this way as their surgery approaches? I've got less than 2 days to go, and I feel like I'm cramming for a final exam. When to do clear liquids?  When are full liquids OK?  How much protein?  What's the best protein supplement?  What pills to take?  Incentive spirometers.  Calcium chews.  Binders.  Walking.  Exercise.  Sublingual vitamins.  Blood-thinner injections.  And what the hell is creatine, anyway? I keep thinking someone's gonna say: "Oh, you don't know that?  Well, too bad.  No WLS for YOU, fella.  Go home and try again next year!" I wish this was over with....

You do know about the spiral hexagon calcium protein supplements right? I assume you have a months supply. I'm sure glad I did.

"Spiral hexagon calcium protein supplements"???!!! OMG!   Does GNC have those in stock???    ... I know you're kidding.  At least, I HOPE you are! 

Boxman, 

If you haven't thought about it yet, don't worry. The docs will show you what you can eat in the hospital and you'll be on that for at least 10 days. They'll explain it all to you.

Have a great surgery!

Dave

brain pop... clear liquids.....when the doc says so.....before you leave the hospital... full liquids...(not now..put it on the shelf) Incentive spirometers.  Important.....get used to it....they will give you one... Binders.  Walking.....that is going to be too evident..... Blood-thinner injections. maybe....they will tell you...it's just for about 3 days Calcium chews.    Exercise.  Sublingual vitamins.   (put it on a shelf....not today) And what the hell is creatine, anyway? stuff that makes you fart....put it on a shelf....for today..... you are gonna do fine.....get ready for the ride of your life Russ

Hey Boxman - my OCD was out of control before surgery, and i didn't use 75% of the CRAP i had "prepared" - but, it helped with my anxiety before surgery.    Just make sure you have vitamin supplements at home, and the clear liquids (broth, jell-o, SF popsicles) and if you missed something, you can send someone out for it.    Best of luck on surgery day - just follow the timelines on when to introduce new foods and you'll be fine.  Also, remember you can always call your surgeon's office in the first days/weeks after surgery and ask any questions you didn't think to ask before......... Look forward to hearing about your continued journey, Chuck

Box, You sound just like some one with a surgery coming up on Wednesday! Very Normal…. By now, you’d be amazed at how much crap you know. Breathe….. Don’t try to deal with the next 4 weeks all today. Just get through each hour by itself… That old saying…. "What’s the Best Way to Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time." It applies here as well… Get what rest you can prior to surgery, Keep the doc’s office on speed dial for when you are first home. They really are pretty good about ‘getting back to you’ with answers to calls. Have the Greatest this Wednesday! Best Wishes- Dx

Don't worry, be happy.  Close your eyes and it will all be over with.  When you wake up your on clear liquids.  Mine lasted 3 days (every doctor is different) then I went to liquids (except juices due to the acid content).  On check out of the hospital I am sure they will have you a game plan, if not, just ask the experts here on the forum.  Best of Luck. Mike

Thanks, guys.  Guess I'm just getting nervous.   The time is finally here!  See y'all on the other side.