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I am on the 23rd also - I have been waiting so long, I am not too worried - just anxious for it to be over !

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Hi all, just got the call :) I have to be at hospital at 7am for 9am surgery tomorrow!!! So excited to start my new journey!!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to hospital? Thanks and good luck to everyone!

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Hi all, just got the call :) I have to be at hospital at 7am for 9am surgery tomorrow!!! So excited to start my new journey!!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to hospital? Thanks and good luck to everyone!

Congrats!

We'll be under at the same time. :) From what I've read a couple of things you must take are gasx strips and a heating pad. There is a whole thread pinned on this under the pre-op forum.

Good luck! It will go well for both of us.

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Hi all' date=' just got the call :) I have to be at hospital at 7am for 9am surgery tomorrow!!! So excited to start my new journey!!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to hospital? Thanks and good luck to everyone![/quote']

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Congrats!

We'll be under at the same time. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> From what I've read a couple of things you must take are gasx strips and a heating pad. There is a whole thread pinned on this under the pre-op forum.

Good luck! It will go well for both of us.

Awesome!!! Thanks for the tips!!! Keep in touch let me know how you are feeling! Good luck to you and a speedy recovery!!!

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Hi all, just got the call :) I have to be at hospital at 7am for 9am surgery tomorrow!!! So excited to start my new journey!!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to hospital? Thanks and good luck to everyone!

I had mine yesterday, I've used my pillows, blanket, night clothes to walk around the halls and Chapstick. Good luck.

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Well I officially joined the losers bench as of yesterday. The surgery went well, but I had a hard time coming out of anesthesia. Then swallowing the Water nod Protein Shakes. I guess because I was on so much pain medicine. Started dry heaving, that is no fun at all. But this afternoon so much better. I never once got nervous or scared pre surgery but on a side note. I don't know why I didn't think of it, I have a area that is severely caved in on my stomach. The dr says, well yea, its where I took your stomach out. Mmmm, might have to blame on the drugs.

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I too am on the 26th. Today I started a five day, 1000 calorie a day diet. After which I will switch over to three days of liquid and then time for surgery. Glad I don't have to do 8 days of liquid.

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Hi all' date=' just got the call :) I have to be at hospital at 7am for 9am surgery tomorrow!!! So excited to start my new journey!!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to hospital? Thanks and good luck to everyone![/quote']

Bring a pillow for the ride home to help with bumps and jolts from the car, that's what I've been hearing.

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My doc would not let me use gas x strips - she said it was better to let the gas come out on its own. The heating pad was also a no go.

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I'm all set for September 26th. liquid diet starts tomorrow!

im also for the 26 :-)

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So! I'm 4 days sleeved! Thanks for all the well wishes. I spent 2 nights in the hospital because I just couldn't manage my Protein. I didn't throw up or anything but I just couldn't do it, Id fall asleep with the cup in my hand. I felt nauseous. It was hard and I definitely had some "buyers remorse" on Tuesday. I felt horrible once they pulled me off the pain medicine pump. I was allowed to go home yesterday and haven't had pain meds in 2 days. I'm about 75% better, trying not to push myself too much knowing it could set me back more. I'm doing my protein and walking and everything I should be and just hoping for the best results! Good luck all!

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Where are you having surgery?

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