Surgery is May 20th and I'm so excited/nervous

[JessMichelle83 0]

OMG I feel so nervous!!! Part of me is SO super excited... but I am losing sleep at night b/c I'm scared too. PLUS I will be flying to Mexico for my surgery, and I've never even been on a plane. I only have 3 days of Clear liquids before surgery, Is that normal? I am seeing a lot of people that have 2 weeks of liquids. Any general advice here?

What if I don't fit on the plane?? :redface:

Edited May 15, 2010 by JessMichelle83

[butterfly0510 0]

Dont fret about the plane ride!!!! At my highest of 289 I fit on a plane. I will admit that sometimes I had to struggle with the seatbelt but it always worked. If you have issues, see the stewardess who will give you a seat belt extender. Dont feel bad....you will never need it again!!! :redface:

I am currently on my pre-op diet....Wed - Saturday = only liquids plus a dinner (protein, salad, & steamed veggie); Sunday = liquids only; Monday surgery!!!! Every doc is different.

Good luck!! Dont worry about the plane ride. Bring some magazines, books, MP3 player and relax!

[peprmentpati 8]

Mine is set for May 19th. I'm also going to Mexico for my surgery. I haven't gotten nervous yet but I'm sure it'll come. Good Luck to you!

[JessMichelle83 0]

Thanks for the advice Butterfly! I have a few audio books on my Zune that I am planning on listening to. I'm glad that you've had previous experience with the airplanes. Like you said, this trip will be the LAST time I'd need one... Thank GOD!

Peprmentpati - which doc are you going to in Mexico? I am going to Dr. Roberto Rumbaut in Monterrey. Have you gotten a lot of crap from friends and family about the Mexico thing? Everyone is so scared of having surgery done in a different country. per my research, my Dr is world renown, and actually teaches and mentors US doctors... PLUS he's more than HALF the price... whats not to like? :smile2: Being a self-pay you have to go with what works. :redface:

[CarolD771 1]

Good Luck Butterfly!!! I'm just behind you July 7th.

Best Wishes, Carol D'

[CarolD771 1]

Best of Luck and Best wishes:thumbup:!! Let us know how it goes. Carol D'

[mscafe32 0]

I only have 3 days of Clear Liquids before surgery, Is that normal? I am seeing a lot of people that have 2 weeks of liquids. Any general advice here?:redface:

I only have to do clear liquids the day before surgery. On one hand we can consider ourselves lucky, on the other hand it gives us less time to prepare for the post-op diet. Also the people on extended pre-op liquid diets get a jumpstart on their weight loss which is a great motivator going in to surgery.

We are going out to eat on the 18th for my birthday. I wanted to go 1 day early, so I could do 2 full days on a liquid diet before my surgery. It is only 1 more day than what my doctor requires, but it's still 1 extra day to get used to the clear liquid diet.< /p>

[JessMichelle83 0]

Well Happy Birthday Ms Cafe!!! Okay I'm glad to know that Im not the only one on a short liquid diet... Im glad mine is this way though, because even though we don't get a jump start, I HATE the feeling of being hungry, and I mean really hungry, where you get the hunger pangs etc... THATS why I can't seem to successfully lose weight in the first place. I'm just ready to get this show on the road. Tomorrow is my first day or Clear Liquids. I have my sugar-free Jello ready to go, along with my crystal light, and my chicken broth!

[peprmentpati 8]

I'm going to Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana. Good Luck!!!