Need reccomendations on preparation

[pinkbarbie 101]

I got my probable surgery date this week of April 29. I am trying to figure out what I need to do before going in to be totally ready. I want to have as easy of a recovery as possible as I have three kids, one with a disablility.

My doc told me I needed to loose 10-15 lbs before surgery. I have been on a partial iquid diet this week, and plan on going on a full liquid diet starting Monday. I'm worried about loosing that much in such a short amount of time.

I used to have three to four bottle Dr Peppers a day but I have only let myself have one a day this week and I am currently finishing my last one. I have been trying to drink 80-120 ounces of Water a day but that is sooooooo hard.

I love to exercise and will make sure I do something every day for the next ten days for an hour or more.

Any other tips on how to make recvoery as quick and easy as possible???

[aNewTanya 109]

Sounds like you're doing it but definitely detox from caffeine prior. I drank my diet coke right up to 2 days before surgery and the withdrawal headaches were killer.

[HHHappy 225]

Get some Water flavoring drops like Milo! Also sugar free popsicles will count as liquid.

[bethvsg 5]

You can do this! I agree, get rid of the caffeine so you detox before surgery. I also would start practicing eating REALLY sloooowly, and not drinking for 30 minutes before and after you eat. This is very difficult to do, and something I wish I had done differently before surgery.

You will do great!

[pinkbarbie 101]

Thanks for the info. I really want to be one of those who can just get up and walk around within a few days. I have a very high tolerance for pain and I can't stand being stuck in one place for too long.

I read about so many who have complications and I want to do anything I can not to have any of those side effects if

I can help it. I know that some are unpreventable but I want to do everything I can to make sure my body is ready