Question:
Any last minute advice?
Hi all. I'm having WLS in 2 days (May 15th). I have a lot of nervous energy, which I'm sure is normal. Any last minute advice anyone care to share with me? What to have, what to do, what not to do?? Is pacing normal?? lol. PLease, those of you who pray, keep me in your prayers. :-) OHHH .. I just got back from the cardiologist, I've lost 13 lbs since I saw him last in January. — KellyJeanB (posted on May 13, 2003)
May 13, 2003
Hi, Kelly good luck on your surgery and may god be with you! We will all
put you in our prayers. It is very normal to be nervous I know I was two
days prior to my surgery, heck even a month before I started to get
anxious. You'll do great!! Just make sure that you have all the things you
need for your hospital stay like a comfortable pair of jammies slippers,
and a robe, etc. Congrats on your weight loss sor far and after surgery it
will only get better. Take care and keep us posted on how you are doing!!!
— Melodee S.
May 13, 2003
Take chapstick and a fan to the hospital. Ask everyone you know to pray
for you (even if they don't know you're having surgery). I did get a Will
the day before mine but I'm a single homeowner and needed one anyway.
You'll be fine, do some deep breathing exercises to help with getting the
phelgm out after surgery. Good luck and God bless!
— Kimberly L.
May 13, 2003
Congrats on your upcoming surgery! And good for you for losing some weight
beforehand as well- that's juse less to lose afterwards! I understand your
fears and the pacing lol I was the same way, but I knew I had the support
of my family and friends to get through it. I also trusted my doc and the
nurses, so I knew I'd be okay. Just make sure to take it one day at a time,
and you can get through it. It will be tough at first and you'll be in pain
and feel tired, etc, but it will get better everyday! If you want, bring
some things from home to the hospital to help you relax a little. i brought
my own pillow and slippers and it helped make things more comfortable. I'll
be thinking of you! Goodluck to you :-)
— Lezlie Y.
May 13, 2003
Whoohooo! two days to go. Yay!
Well my only advise to you is do all your housework will all that extra
energy, cause when you get home you shouldn't be doing too much right away.
BEST WISHES =)
— Trina G.
May 13, 2003
Make a list of all the wonderful things you want to do when you lose weight
and bring it with you to the hospital. I was clutching that list as they
wheeled me into surgery-it helped me to maintain composure! Lip balm and a
fan, slip on shoes to the hospital. You'll be fine!
— Cindy R.
May 13, 2003
2 words of advice...eat steak!
— msmaryk
May 13, 2003
Just remember that the first few weeks will pass and be a distant memory
soon! Also know that a lot of folks out here are praying for you and will
be here to offer all sorts of advice and support. Be positive! Best of
luck to you....hope to hear from you when you are a "loser"!!
— teresa M.
May 13, 2003
I brought comfy slippers---the hospital provides those sock things and they
were too hard to take on and off. Don't over do the pain meds as they can
cause your GI system to becoime sluggish, and make sure you have a bowel
movement before you leave the hospital---even if you need a laxative to do
it. Best of luck!!!!
— Fixnmyself
May 13, 2003
Loose clothing for the trip home! Batteries for the remote control, phone
near your place at home where you'll recouperate. Miserable having to get
up to get it in those first couple of days :>) Lots of ice on hand for
cold drinks. You may or may not like cold beverages after, but nothing
worse than craving it and not having it. Your favorite feminine pads -
hate the ones the hospital provides! Lotion and lip balm and a pillow.
— [Deactivated Member]
May 13, 2003
I suggest making a list for yourself of all the reasons you want the
surgery and the things you will be able to do when you are at goal weight
that you can do or enjoy right now. It can be very motivating in the
months to come. Good luck to you. (Ann in TX)
— Ann B.
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