33.5 Hours Until Surgery

[blondegal1978 0]

M getting sleeved on Tuesday!! Pretty nervous!! Started the clear liquid diet but I am not even hungry!! I think nerves have kicked in.

[Artsy 48]

Me too.....counting the hours with you!! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. My friend who has had the surgery is going with me and staying the night in the hospital with me. I have confidence in my doctor. Saying a prayer for you and all others having surgery this week. Will anyone be with you at thevhospital, blonde gal? All the best and God speed!

[Gene1970 179]

Good luck to you both. Keep yourselves busy today and try not to think about tomorrow. Before you know it you will be out of surgery and recovering.

[Artsy 48]

Thanks Gene. I'm busy because I'm at work today. Trying to get off a little early so I can run out for SF Popsicles, crystal lite, gasX, Water, & other supplies Will be making a clear broth Soup tonight. I'm getting excited!!!!!

[BoBann 42]

So excited for you guys!!

[Artsy 48]

Thank you all. Just got off work and moving into my surgery pre-paredness mode for tomorrow morning. I'm packing very light. I'm not nervous yet--that will probably happen when I put on the hospital gown and get on the rolling bed with the little curtain divider. I will report in with you all tomorrow or Wednesday.

[dixienms 24]

Thank you all. Just got off work and moving into my surgery pre-paredness mode for tomorrow morning. I'm packing very light. I'm not nervous yet--that will probably happen when I put on the hospital gown and get on the rolling bed with the little curtain divider. I will report in with you all tomorrow or Wednesday.

Just now reading this so I apologize for not keeping up Artsy. I will keep you all in my prayers. I am super excited for you and cant wait to hear how it is after you start your new life.

[blondegal1978 0]

Good luck artsy!!! And thank you everyone I'm on my way to surgery center now I'll keep everyone posted

[dixienms 24]

Good luck blondegal keeping prayers and healing thoughts your way.

[Gene1970 179]

Good Luck to both of you today!!!! Keep us posted with how you are feeling Post Op.

[BoBann 42]

Good Luck Artsy! Good Luck Blondegal! Definitely let us know how things go. Prayers going out for both of you.

[blondegal1978 0]

Thank you everyone this definately was harder than I expected. The air bubbles in my abdomen is the worse pain I only had to stay in hospital 24 hours cause I was doing so well. I'm feeling pretty good today and can't wait to weigh myself that's the most exciting part! Artsy how are you feeling??

[dixienms 24]

Gentle hugs to you blondegal. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I don't know if the air bubbles you are dealing with are anything like what you deal with after you have other types of laparoscopic surgery done, but I feel your pain. Have had many procedures done this way and the gas left behind ( excuse me), HURTS LIKE HELL!!!!! Ok sorry just had to say that. Have you tried gas-x, if you can use it? The first time I had anything done with laparscopy, my sister was with me. She had had the same thing done previously and told me what I would need after I got home. I was shocked when I found out her solution for the pain but it worked lol. She made me a HUGE cup of hot tea laced with whiskey, and laced is the understatement. Maybe I should say made me a cup of whiskey laced with tea? lol Have to say it worked or I just didn't care any more hahaha. I'm not saying to do this but would be a nice idea if we could Hope you get to feeling better.

[Artsy 48]

Blondegal, each day is better than the one before. My first day in the hospital was rough. My daughter was even upset with the pain& nausea I had but I received lots of meds and it was over the next day. I do have gas now but the only help for that is walking and more walking. Also gasX is a help. I've noticed since surgery I have night sweats --- that is nothing serious but i didn't have them before. I'm sipping a lot and keeping hydrated. My dr told me not to fret about Protein this week. I'll be off work until May 22. Hopefully I'll be 100% by then--I'm on my way. Yesterday I went to Target for a few supplies, then did some laundry and loaded the dishwasher. Today will be my first time to drive. Best of luck and healing hugs to you! Artsey

[Artsy 48]

P.S. the first day I was knocked out most of the time--so the difficult pain is a blur now. TMI: I've had my first little poo today--that was a goal of mine for the weekend..

I know you'll do great.