Frantic Ready To Run

[Laurabr1 15]

ok went to dr getting pre opt diet i can handle that. got post diet i can handle that NOW i talk to nurse she begins to tell me i have to give myself blood thinner shots in my stomach for 10days. have a bag on my left side for 5days pain medicine that i have to take ouy myself when empty. n a Fluid bag on my rt side for 5days. i am now in tears i have waited 6Mnths n now they telll me all this i Wanted to run out anyone make it past all this., all II know is i pray it's worth it.

[pkehrer 79]

oh wow :/ I didn't have to do any of that, but I'll be praying for you girl! In the end it's going to be sooo worth it! Stay strong!

[shangefan 193]

The procedures that doctors and facilities use vary widely. I can understand why you are freaking out, but know that you are not the first person to do it. You will do fine. Actually, can you talk to any patients who had their surgeries done there? Surely your doctor can recommend some.

[Cindy H 6]

I was sleeved on Monday. I have a drain which my husband empties twice a day. They also put a "pain ball" in, which is 2 small catheters that deliver pain/numbing medication. I had that removed today. Didn't feel a thing. The drain however has to stay in until monday. I've had a drain before and I won't lie. It's hurts when they take them out, but after a couple minutes you won't even remember it because you'll feel so much better. They gave me blood thinners while I was in the hospital but nothing after I left. It's been a rough week for sure, and I have to keep telling myself that it will be the best decision i ever made... once the aches and pains are gone. You'll do just fine! My best advice after surgery.... walk walk walk walk walk! Then walk some more. It helps!

[Laurabr1 15]

ok, thank all of u so much cindyh you really made me calm down. pkehrer plz keep me n ur prayers , and shangefen i will ask

my dr. monday. again thanks Great support team..