Anxious Newbie

[hautechic13 41]

Hello all! I've been reading for a while now the amazing stories, challenges, & triumphs and was inspired to join. I have been going through this process since February 2013 and have my surgery scheduled for June 25th...now that the date is set I'm A LOT nervous!!! I don't know why this has just hit me...I wasn't nervous at all up until now...I kept going back & forth between RNY & the sleeve and decided on the RNY.

Does anyone have any advice on what u can expect after, what should I pack for the hospital, any blogs I can reference for meal ideas after...any tips on how to wrap up this final week of the pre-op diet (I'm starting to get REALLY Hungry).

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[mzshay35 215]

HI THERE I STARTED MR PROCESS IN FEB ALSO I HAVENT HAD MY SURGERY YET HAD TO CHANGE SURGEON BUT ITS 2ND WEEK IN JULY JUST LOOK ON HERE IT SO MUCH INFO ABOUT WHAT TO TAKE HOW U WILL FILL A LOT OF GOOD INFO

[denise0805 2]

Welcome! I'm going through the same thing. As soon as I scheduled the surgery I started freaking out. I'm scheduled for June 26th. I've been so preoccupied that I'm like a zombie at work & everyone keeps asking if I'm ok. We will make it through and it will all be worth it!

[LilBoo007 491]

My advice would be to try to relax and know that everything will be fine ! This was the beat decision I ever made and I feel so healthy and happy now !! Good luck to all of you on your new journey !

[ajustice 484]

Hello all! I've been reading for a while now the amazing stories' date=' challenges, & triumphs and was inspired to join. I have been going through this process since February 2013 and have my surgery scheduled for June 25th...now that the date is set I'm A LOT nervous!!! I don't know why this has just hit me...I wasn't nervous at all up until now...I kept going back & forth between RNY & the sleeve and decided on the RNY.

Does anyone have any advice on what u can expect after, what should I pack for the hospital, any blogs I can reference for meal ideas after...any tips on how to wrap up this final week of the pre-op diet (I'm starting to get REALLY Hungry).

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Cell phone and iPad with charger. Chap stick and gas x strips. Wear their gowns if u like. I managed to open my drain and have it leak all over me. Walk as much as u can It helps and gets easier. Toiletries as hosp stuff is lacking. Pretty much slept most of the time and was too busy trying to get fluids up and shuffle down the hall. recipes are all over this site and people are very supportive and a wide source of knowledge.

[hautechic13 41]

Thank you Denise & everyone for your kind words & advice!

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[hautechic13 41]

I have another question, I keep hearing everyone talk about a drain...can some one please explain?

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[terry1118 1,274]

I have another question' date=' I keep hearing everyone talk about a drain...can some one please explain?

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I didn't have a drain. No one I know had one either. Perhaps it depends on other circumstances I don't know of? Or depending on doctor? I don't really know.

[Mandee80 27]

I have drain for a week, doc said its to check for possible leaks. Says drink blues or greens that first week, if ya see it in the ball, call him ASAP. But sum dr do some dont. Unfortunately mine does.

[NikiMarie 18]

I didn't have a drain either..

[deaddemmama 474]

I had a drain only while I was in the hospital. Ask your doc what his procedure is.

[iamworthit 208]

I have a drain. It isn't as bad as I thought. When I feel bloated I open the valve and it helps. I had two initially but the pulled one when I left the hospital. This one is to my old stomach and will be in for a month. Like I said it does help with the gas and pressure so that is good.

[ajustice 484]

I have another question' date=' I keep hearing everyone talk about a drain...can some one please explain?

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I had 1 drain. Not painful but it's amazing when they pull it out and u see how u had like 8inches coiled up inside plus it is like wow I feel a bit more comfortable. I had a JP drain. The intention of the drain is to pull extra sero sangous(sp? nursing school has been awhile ago) Fluid out of the abdominal cavity. I woke up with 1 in and the nurse took it out right before I left day 2 going home. Just put a bandage over it til it was healed. Not painful and taking it out is usually not painful just feels a bit weird but is over quick.

[hautechic13 41]

I had 1 drain. Not painful but it's amazing when they pull it out and u see how u had like 8inches coiled up inside plus it is like wow I feel a bit more comfortable. I had a JP drain. The intention of the drain is to pull extra sero sangous(sp? nursing school has been awhile ago) Fluid out of the abdominal cavity. I woke up with 1 in and the nurse took it out right before I left day 2 going home. Just put a bandage over it til it was healed. Not painful and taking it out is usually not painful just feels a bit weird but is over quick.

Thank you @ajustice I meet with my Dr in Friday & now have even more questions!! This truly does help!

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[ajustice 484]

Thank you @ajustice I meet with my Dr in Friday & now have even more questions!! This truly does help!

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no prob. This site has gave me a lot on insight too.