Surgery on March 12th

jenncarson
on 3/5/07 11:36 am - AZ

I'm having surgery on March 12th. I'm feeling nervous and a little overwhelmed. I'm basically trying to stop worrying by getting everything together. I filled the frig with clear liquids for my pre and post op diet. I also put together a basket with everything I will need after the surgery like my meds, liquid tylenol and so forth. I also bought a couple magazines, mystery novels and a few DVDs. I'm going to pretend post-op is like a vacation. A vacation with pain, chicken broth and a heating pad. I'd really appreciate some empathy or advice!!

Peggy G.
on 3/6/07 5:21 am - Cedar City, UT

RNY on 07/13/06

You are going to be fine :) Don't wish the pain on yourself :) I have spoken to more than a handful of folks that never even took pain meds after surgery! :) Could be you too. Nice job on preps :) Vacation away!!! Sip and Sip and Walk and Walk :) and of course post often so we know you're ok :)

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suesanb
on 3/6/07 6:09 am - Portland, OR

Sounds like you are well prepared. But I don't blame you for being nervous. I know once I get that close I will ******vous and emotional mess.

Big hugs Suesan

delano1972
on 3/8/07 11:04 am - North Platte, NE

DS on 10/03/07

Jenn....it appears you have all of your "ducks in a row". You will do great and just think you will be starting the rest of your "new" life. This may sound strange, but be sure to pack ChapStick in your hospital bag....the rooms are always dry and cracked sore lips are the pits. Keep us posted and good luck.

Michelle
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jenncarson
on 3/8/07 12:07 pm - AZ

Lap Band on 03/12/07

Awesome advice! I didn't think of bringing chapstick and just remembered that my Step-Dad wished he had lipbalm when he had cardiac surgery last year. You rock! Thanks!- JennC in AZ

Casey Q.
on 3/15/07 4:28 pm - Dayton, OH

Revision on 11/15/05

I hope your surgery went well!

Casey married to love of my life Steven, serving in Iraq, and mom to 4 beautiful girls, hoping to adopt a boy in the future Mar 5th 2003 lap band placed 277Nov 15th 2005 revision/AGB removed, hiatial hernia repaired, RNY. 270/219/180 -60 pounds