what did you do the week of your surgery?

[Diva2Be 21]

It's official...3 days to my sleeve! I'm wondering if I should be taking this time to do something. Any words of wisdom...things you wish you knew to do, say, ask the week of surgery?

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

Hmm... Get all your laundry done now, because you won't feel like it when you get back. Other than that, just relax and pamper yourself a bit. Dream about how great you'll feel buying tiny sizes and knowing that you're healthy.

[Diva2Be 21]

Great advise. .. I'm on it!

[Kindle 8,667]

Unfortunately no words of wisdom here. Pretty normal week for me....I worked everyday right up until the moment I left for the airport. I guess I did spend a lot of time confirming that my pet sitting arrangements were covered (I had one "friend" back out at the last minute). I was looking forward to a leisurely postop recovery "vacation" but my planned 2 weeks off turned into 1 week. Sure hope you can manage a more relaxing time for yourself. I guess the upside is I was too busy to fret or second guess my decision. And life back to normal as soon as I got home.

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

I second getting the laundry done.

• Do as much housework as you can, actually. You're not going to want to do it right away post-op.
• Make sure you have your Protein drinks/water, broth, herbal teas, Jello and popsicles handy.
• If you can swing it, get a massage and/or mani-pedi, facial, have your hair done, etc…
• Select the room you're going to be doing most of your resting in. Fill it with things that make you smile. Maybe flowers, candles, etc…
• Make sure you have things to keep you entertained such as videos, books, puzzles, etc…

Good luck, and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Be well…

[w1008 10]

I'm also getting my surgery done on May 22. I have cleaned my house and did my laundry, did my shopping for my Clear liquids after surgery. Now I'm just dealing with my nerves.

Beth