Question:
I AM SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON MONDAY APRIL 28 TH

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD KNOW BEFORE I GO IN FOR SURGERY    — BECKY F. (posted on April 21, 2003)

April 21, 2003
I am right there with you. I am scheduled for the 29th. You are in my thoughts. If you want to talk just feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] and we can get together and chat. I pray for you a speedy recovery and a new life filled with lots of joy and lived to the fullest. Angie Bunch Oklahoma scheduled 29th of April open rny
   — ANGIE B.

April 21, 2003
Slip on shoes, lip balm, a small personal fan if your prone to being hot, a pillow to hold against the tummy for the ride home...
   — Cindy R.

April 21, 2003
Don't forget loose clothing for the ride home. I wore sweat pants in a size larger with a draw string so I could adjust them to my comfort level. Best wishes, see you on the losing side.
   — M B.

April 21, 2003
I'm 3 weeks out and freaking! I feel overwhelmed that everything needs to be done and perfect with the house, etc. Will someone tell me to take a chill pill? Good luck to you......next week you will be past this part!
   — Sharon B.

April 21, 2003
THE BIGGEST TWO THINGS, REMEMBER IT IS TEMPORARY PAIN WHEN YOU COME OUT... IT REALLY HELPS MENTALLY. ALSO BRING A TOOTHBRUSH. YOU WILL WANT IT. THE MOUTH GETS SO GUMMY AND DRY. EVERYDAY, THE HEALING PROCESS IMPROVES GREATLY AND THE PAIN DECREASES DRAMATICALLY ON EVERY DAY OF RECOVERY.... "TEMPORARY" AND REMEMBER WHY YOU CHOSE THIS. ( I WAS RUNNING AROUND ON DAY FOUR BACK AT HOME AND SLEEPING ON MY TUMMY THEN TOO.) GOOD LUCK DOWN 187LBS. POST OP 2+ YRS.
   — Patricia C.

April 21, 2003
I am seven weeks out and stayed with my parents the first week home, but did not need to. I would have a little table next to your chair that you will be using. Put the phone and the tv and vcr remote on it, make sure you have some movies if you are worried about all the food commericials on, and whatever you might like to do during the day. I was like the last poster I was up and out on my third day home and sleeping on my side/stomach shortly after that. Good luck.
   — Marcy S.

April 21, 2003
I'm right with you all too...my surgery is scheduled for a bit sooner, though...its scheduled for April 25th, this Friday. A lot of great suggestions on this message board, which will help me immensly to prepare for my surgery. Good luck to everyone who is having their surgery within a week of mine...e-mail me at [email protected] if you want to afterwards! Laterz, Laura W
   — mainechickie06