RNY at Humber tomorrow
Good luck Linda. I heard from another that the Biotene toothpaste also helps and a lip balm. Everyone told me how dry they were after the surgery and the ice chips helped.
You'll do great!
Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!
Good Luck Linda! Tomorrow will be my 3 week post-op with Dr Klein at Humber. I had a very good experience at that hospital. Very little pain, only some discomfort when trying to drink. As soon as the swelling (around day 3) went down, that wasn't an issue any more. You will most likely get a private room - which is awesome!! Nurses were great.
I brought very little, toothbrush and toothpaste, wore same clothes home that I wore there. I had my phone and charger. You'll need a credit card if you want the tv or internet service. I never did - slept too much to make use of it.
HW: 335 SW: 310 CW: 287
Had my RNY on Feb 10 hospital and nurses was fantastic you won't need much I only used my slippers and robe first day and night for me was rough don't do well at all with the anesthesia once that settle down it got better. They were going to keep me an extra night but I was able to go home the night after surgery we stayed at a hotel and came home yesterday and doing much better. Best advised walk walk walk and sip sip sip. Good luck you will be in good hands.
How exciting, I had my surgery there on October 28/16. I had Dr. Starr. My experience was great, the staff were so helpful and kind. I only stayed one night but wish I had brought a pillow. My neck was sore for days after. And slippers and a few magazines. They give you everything u need in paper format for follow up appointments. Good luck ?
Best of luck! I have mine March 3rd a Humber with Dr. Starr!
Referral date: May 19, 2016 | Info session: July 12, 2016 | Surgeon Approval: December 2, 2016 | Pre Op: January 24, 2017 | Trio: February 9, 2017 | Surgery Date: March 3, 2017, Humber River Regional Hospital
Starting Weight: 253 | Post-Optifast Weight/day of surgery: 237 | Current Weight: 123.2