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K so I'm trying to figuring out the best time to schedule my flight. What would y'all say the best time is? Getting it the night before surgery or the morning of? I'm flying from Houston.

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K so I'm trying to figuring out the best time to schedule my flight. What would y'all say the best time is? Getting it the night before surgery or the morning of? I'm flying from Houston.

I'm planning on arriving the day before, just in case there are flight delays. Don't want it to impact surgery scheduling.

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I'm planning on arriving the day before, just in case there are flight delays. Don't want it to impact surgery scheduling.

Sounds great thanks!! I just hate the waiting and nerves!!

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I'm going the night before. . I want to check out the area a little bit and not have to stress about making it there in time for surgery. I also wanted to hit up Walmart for some Vitamin waters and maybe the GNC for some Isopure. I was going to bring some unflavored Protein Powder with me and try and add it in where I can. I know surgery makes you tired anyways but I only have a week before I'm watching my kids and neice and nephew full time again so I'm going to try and get as much Protein and rest in as I can! I can't believe it's almost just a month away, eep!

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I'm going the night before. . I want to check out the area a little bit and not have to stress about making it there in time for surgery. I also wanted to hit up Walmart for some Vitamin waters and maybe the GNC for some Isopure. I was going to bring some unflavored Protein Powder with me and try and add it in where I can. I know surgery makes you tired anyways but I only have a week before I'm watching my kids and neice and nephew full time again so I'm going to try and get as much Protein and rest in as I can! I can't believe it's almost just a month away, eep!

OMG!! It is!!! I have exactly 39 days today to get my butt in motion to lose the weight prior and take take my vitamins.. I'm excited and I will be too going the day before!!! I wanted to start pack as well I still have not found a spirometer though not sure where I can find one at.

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I know they said you can buy them on Amazon or at walgreens, but I haven't checked in store yet.

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Spirometers on Amazon are about $10.00, that is where I got mine. I could not find one locally, not at Walgreens and not at a medical supply store. OCC will sell you one as well.

My husband and I went on Sunday, the day before surgery. It was nice because he could eat a leisurely meal for dinner (hint: avoid the buffet. He said the food was mediocre at best and expensive. He said the food was better ordering off the menu). After dinner we walked up to the Casino for a bit. Be careful walking because there are no crosswalks and people drive crazy! We walked back in the dark and did not feel unsafe, and saw women standing at bus stops, so we didn't think the area was unsafe.

One thing I wish I would have packed was a thermomenter. I was at OCC for 2 nights because I had 2 procedures, one on Monday and one on Tuesday. I felt really warm a few times, they took my temp under my armpit and I didn't feel like that was very reliable? So I wish I had packed my own thermometer!

You will love the OCC! I had a great experience and received excellent care. 6 weeks out today and 42 lbs down including pre-op!

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I am totally excited!! I will definitely buy the spirometer on Amazon and as for what my dr. Said was to do a minimum of 2 wks before surgery to exercise my lungs.. OCC is so helpful and supportive they even sent me an email with instructions on how they wanted me to use the spirometer and what kind TO actually buy because there are so many to choose from. Every email and contact information is straight to the point, I can understand exactly everything that they want me to do and when I needed help Lori my coordinator was there right when I needed her!!! I can't wait!!

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