Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 I'm so happy that this liquid diet is ending. But I know I won't be able to sleep tonight how do you get through the night before surgery? Should I double my Ativan haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meps413 46 Posted September 7, 2014 Don't worry about not being able to sleep, you'll spend enough time sleeping tomorrow! My biggest concern the night before surgery was how I was supposed to provide a urine sample when I got to the hospital, after not bring able to drink for so long, lol. Just get whatever rest you can, and good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 Lol! I just want today to fly by! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meps413 46 Posted September 7, 2014 What time do you have to be at the hospital tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 Surgery is at 11 be there for 9 leave my house at 7 since it's in Boston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalloweenBaby24 447 Posted September 7, 2014 Lucky you! I have to leave my house at 4:30am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted September 7, 2014 Best of luck to you! Relax today...it will be here before you know it! After a 2 week pre-op diet, my surgeon gave me the OK to have a real meal the night before. We couldn't believe it. The only restrictions were to not overdue on red meat and no all you can eat buffets (we were in Las Vegas). We thought he was joking! It was a great meal, but not because of the food...it was awesome because we just enjoyed being together. We didn't know what was going to happen the next day, we didn't know if there going to be complications, we didn't know what to expect. You're going to do great - say "goodbye" to your old lifestyle and hello to a new you tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 Boston is really different. They give us 2 days of liquids and protien drinks then the day before surgery is just clear. And clear up to 4 hrs before surgery. When I wanted to do this years back it was 3 weeks of CLEARS I'm like whatt? Lol and jeez 4am? How far are you from the hospital. I'd much rather 4am lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautysleeve559 69 Posted September 7, 2014 Good luck to you tomorrow praying you have a speedy recovery! !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalloweenBaby24 447 Posted September 7, 2014 I didn't have to do a liquid diet.< /p> Today (the day before) I'm on nothing but Clear Liquids and a nice fat 10oz bottle of nasty liquid laxative :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 I'm supposed to be going to get my laxative but I'm dreading it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalloweenBaby24 447 Posted September 7, 2014 I was told to take mine at 10am. I'm not aloud to have anything after midnight. My husband isn't making today easy either.. "I had two cheese burgers, fries a smoothie and I'm still hungry" as he eats a pudding cup with one reserved on the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondebomb 580 Posted September 7, 2014 I was a ball of nerves or anxiety I was like you couldnt wait to get thru the last night before. I took a ativan it was just enough to help me relax an rest ..I was supposed to have surgery at 11 and I didnt get in there till 4! I was soo hungry! you will do fine. dont over think it like I did. an after I woke up in postop an rolled to my room It was about 4 hrs later I got up an tried to walk. it wasnt much but every hr till I was out for the night I walked for a few minutes. then I woke up about 5 in the morning an decided I needed to get up an walk the halls. Is someone going with you? keep us posted when you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotti 28 Posted September 7, 2014 My parents will be going with me! I'm 24 but a big baby lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katcloudshepherd 630 Posted September 7, 2014 I'm so happy that this liquid diet is ending. But I know I won't be able to sleep tonight how do you get through the night before surgery? Should I double my Ativan haha Good luck on your surgery. I hope it is routine and with no complications. Hoping you have an easy recovery as well. I didn't sleep before surgery but I made up for it after. Blessings, Kathleen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
