Ready for surgery, and I have lost some weight already!

Well, I cant believe that I have already lost 10 pounds since I started my liquid diet last Thursday!!!! I am so excited about my surgery and I am so ready!! Its Tuesday! It still is hard to believe that after 3 years of waiting it is finally here. So, anything good advice about hospital stay, the first week, anything? I got a new warm fuzzy rope and some slippers today! Hope that you all will keep me in your prayers!!! Have a wonderful and Blessed day!!!!

Awesome! Your date is so close, and the wait is worth it. The first week just make sure you sip your water, walk out the gas pains, and take it easy. The hospital stay for me was okay. Even though I hated staying in the hospital. I missed my bed... Best of luck, and well wishes!

Ok Jennifer, that is an awesome job preoperatively.
Now, as the surgeon in the room, I have to give my 2 cents worth about the postop do's and don'ts!

First of course, do what your surgeon and his/her nurse tell you.

Bariatric patients need to be up and about as soon as they can to get started on the road to recovery. By the day after, you should be walking as much as possible.

Deep breathing is important to clear the lungs and ward off fever!

Sugar free liquids initially, so you don't upset your new tummy.

As soon as you get the greenlight from your doc, focus on protein. Our patients seldom have nausea and vomiting, I think b/c we help them find the best and most palatable protein. If you have trouble with that piece, we can make some recommendations!

Take your multivits and minerals as prescribed, especially if gastric bypass! Can't emphasize this enough.

All the best,
tom inge