Question:
I just got my date!! What do I do now?????? HELP!!!!!!

I just got my surgery date today. (Feb 6,2001) I am terrfied of not being prepared. I need an angel, what to bring to hospital, etc, etc. I am happy, scared, excited,and anxious. Somebody,anybody HELP!!    — BOBBI M. (posted on December 29, 2000)

December 29, 2000
I hope that you get a lot of good advice! My date is 2-12-2001 and I am having the same questions run through my head! Good luck!
   — Trisch B.

December 29, 2000
My surgery is Jan 16th....ARE WE EXCITED OR WHAT!!!!!! I'd like an angel too plz....
   — Debora H.

December 29, 2000
Bobbi: Here's what helped me. Read the questions and answers in the Library on this site. Especially check-out the pre-op questions. Next, run a search using the keywords hospital, preparations, or anything else you have concerns about. I honestly can't think of any questions I had that were not answered on this site. Next, check out e-groups at www.egroups.com. Search for OSSG (Obesity Surgery Support Group). There are many OSSGs. I found a great one and have made many on-line and off-line friends who are going through this surgery. The group has been a god-send! Good luck!!! And keep reading AMOS!!
   — Kristy J.

December 29, 2000
All you really need is lip gloss, hair brush, tooth brush & toothpaste. Your needs are very basic. Too stoned to read or put your face together, too sleepy to do much more than just nod off and hug your pillow. But you are VERY dry for the first 24-48 hours, so you'll be reaching for something for your lips as soon as you wake up! Congrats on getting a date!
   — vitalady

December 29, 2000
Congratulations on your date! If you work, I would suggest completing you disability paperwork now and get it out of the way. I agree with the others, everything you need to know is here on this web-site. See "last 300 questions" section.
   — cynthiaellis

December 30, 2000
Michelle Curran and Al M. are right. You will do A LOT of sleeping, and, besides, if you do get there and find that there's something you need, chances are the hospital will have it there anyway. And, like everyone else has written, any other answers are in the Library. I went through and printed out a bunch of questions that I thought pertained to me and put them all in a giant binder and read through them in my spare time. This was really helpful in calming my nerves and it also really let me know what to expect. Congratulations, and Good Luck!!!
   — SamanthaW B.

January 17, 2001
congratulations, I just went to the doctor Jan.9, 2001, found out yesterday I was approved and decided to do it asap. My date is Jan 29. Am I scared, YES, I also don't know what to expect post-op or even pre-op. My pre-op date is tuesday the 23rd. If I can I'll let you know what I went through since mine is a week before yours.
   — pat E.