Question:
What should I do to get ready for surgery

I figure my surgery may be in June or July of this year, I have such bad poor circulation right now, and when I walk my feet fall asleep...I dont want to face complications, please help me, what should I do to kindof prepare?? Baby asprin??? water??? protein drinks?? Thanks Shari    — Shari V. (posted on March 25, 2002)

March 25, 2002
Things I wish I would have done before surgery include: (1) take off some weight ... even 15 lbs. or so!, (2) exercise my tummy muscles (I ended up with a hernia), (3) get more spiritually in tune. Don't take aspirin before surgery unless advised by your doc. It can cause serious complications.
   — Terissa R.

March 25, 2002
SWIM. Call the local YMCA and get a membership. You can apply for finicial help there too. I pay $25 a month so I can swim. It will be less stress on your legs and it will excercise all the muscles. You will NEED your muscles toned for getting in/out of bed going potty and walking down the hall. Even if you were having surgery the day after tomorrow I'd swim tomorrow. It is worth it.
   — Rebecca K.