Question:
What should I be doing now to prepare my body for surgery and the post-op phase?

I have started with increasing protein intake, decresing fat and sugars and taking a good multivitamin with minerals. Also increasing exercise as I am able. Any advice on this subject will be truely appreciated.    — Iris T. (posted on August 28, 1999)

August 28, 1999
Sounds like you're doing the right thing!
   — Kyle C.

August 29, 1999
Sounds like you are on the right track. Beings you are a nurse you know how important deep breathing is. I would recommend that you practice that and make sure you continue post-op as deep as you can. I did get pneumonia 10 days post-op and that was worse than the surgery. I had an open RNY distal with a 1cc micro pouch 16 mo ago and have lost 159# to date. Good Luck!God Bless!! Jan Terry
   — Jan T.

August 29, 1999
Iris .... Sounds like your doing all the right things. When is your surgery? Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much
   — Mary Anne M.