Tomorrow is the big day!

[GingerSlim 128]

OMG....it's getting very real. Starting to sweat. Any last minute advice before I head in to surgery tomorrow?

(Gas X is already packed)

[awold0 246]

OMG....it's getting very real. Starting to sweat. Any last minute advice before I head in to surgery tomorrow?

(Gas X is already packed)

Don't forget chapstick and walk and walk to get gas out. Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery.

[tnpeach 41]

You will do great. It was near as bad as I thought it would be. Just remember to walk. My Dr had me pumped with nausea meds, gas meds and pain meds. I was actually great by the 2nd or 3rd day. Remember this is the easy part.

[Bob2013 326]

Dont let the last minute jitters get the best of you. And after surgery make sure you get up and walk. Its not going to feel good, it will be uncomfortable, but it will save you misery later on. As soon as the anesthesia wears off and you can keep your balance, get up and walk the hospital hallways. When you get back to your room, watch some TV, nap and get up and do it again. I probably did a dozen laps around the nurses station the one night I was there. I even motivated a couple other WLS patients who saw me keep going in and felt the urge to join me on my walks.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Any last minute advice before I head in to surgery tomorrow?

@@GingerSlim

realize the fact that even though 85% of your tummy has been removed from your body............

you have to do alot of work too

the expression "you work with the sleeve, and the sleeve will work with you"

"some" people think that WLS will occur, and thats the end of their problems

not gonna happen that way

stalls also happen to most of us

you might not lose any weight at different times for a couple of weeks

but this too shall pass

many people think the weight will come off VVVVery quickly

it does come off, for some people slower/faster than others

you/we didn't put the weight on overnight, not gonna come offf overnight too

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It "

many rules to follow

you look like a smart "cookie"

i know you can do it!!

the Water rules are very important (in case you don't know all of them)

stop drinking about 15-30 minutes before you eat

NEVER drink with your meals/any food

after you eat you MUST wait 45-60 minutes before you drink

drink at least 64 oz of Water a day

also eat Protein first (chicken etc. that will make you fulll quicker)

take small bites, and chew one million times before you swallow

use a small plate and small utensils

put utensil down between bites for a couple of minutes

always measure your food

keeping track of all your food is great (you can do this on MFP for example)

walking is a great exercise PO

slowly do more exercises

everything i mentioned should be discussed with your doc/NUT

THEY are the ones you need to follow

listen to us for advice, support - but the doc/NUT have the final word

many/most docs have different rules, different approaches PO with surgery

(concerning the food phases, how much to eat, how long you wait before and after to drink)

ok, "lecture" over, hope i didn't scare you or anyone

nice vibes being sent your way for tomorrow (any every other day too)

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

Edited July 21, 2014 by proudgrammy