Surgery Scheduled 11/17/14...Any last minute tips?

[ksdrn12 11]

I am just a few days from surgery. I have my final appointment with the Dr in the morning. Barring any unforseen circumstances I will be having surgery Monday morning at 11:30. I am trying not to freak out, but that is easier said than done. Any last minute tips/stories that will help with the nerves?

[taniaceli 20]

We have the same date! I would love to hear how you doing after. I'm having mine at 1030am and I would love to hear about yourself! Good luck with the last minute nervous wreck lol I'm beyond scared

[Nicole Cloud 39]

stock up on Protein shakes sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello, because after the surgery energy level is like a zero so shopping ahead of time is a really good idea. also you will probably want to take a firm pillow with you not nessicarily for the hospital room, but for the ride home. best of luck

[ksdrn12 11]

@@taniaceli Mine is at 11:30 on Monday. I am glad to know I am not the only one who is scared. My husband is being a champ listening to me worry I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers on Monday morning. Hope all goes well for you.

PS My actual name is Kimberly. I haven't quite figured out how to display something other than the screen name.

[ksdrn12 11]

@@Nicole Cloud I do have plenty of shakes. I didn't think about the popsicles, but I will be sure to get some Saturday after work. Thanks for the tip

[marmello 77]

Drink,drink, drink. Its very easy to.get dehydrated. Good luck

[haleytrim 244]

Me too. Monday in Tiajuana. Everybody keep in touch. Prayers going up for our surgeons and all of us for smooth sailing, rapid recoveries and awesome results. Hugs to all.

[claudi2103 35]

Your gonna need some Swiss miss no sugar added hot chocolate and fudge pops and don't forget to get some gas strips because after surgery you get so much gas it hurts so bad in your shoulder and stomach and back and it's all due to the gas they put in you for the surgery . I didn't think I would need that when some one told me to get it and boy was I wrong .. Good luck on this journey I too was also very scared the days leading up to my surgery and everything went so well .. Again good luck and I am 9 months out and this was the best decision I ever made????

[mamallama 2]

Having surgery tomorrow morning. Wondering what to pack for the hospital stay besides earplugs?

Any tips are appreciated!

I am surprisingly calm, nerves haven't set in yet. But, I think I will be wreck by the time I check in tomorrow! Glad it's Friday the 14th and not the 13th!

Good luck everyone!

[ksdrn12 11]

Thanks for the tips everyone.

Good luck to those about to start the journey. Well wishes to all of you.

[happyfun2014 12]

What are gas strips?? You mean Gas-x pills?

[claudi2103 35]

Gas x strips are thin strips that dissolve on your tongue and are not hard on the stomach like gas x pills because of not being able to take pills rite out of surgery..so the gas x strips work wonders????

[Rebirthnow 17]

I was just sleeved 11/04/14!

The Gas-X strips work wonders. I will be praying for each of you. I agree with the other posters as well get the sugar free Popsicles and sugar free Jello. The pillow is a good idea especially if you have to cough. Be sure to get up as soon as they allow and walk, walk, walk, that's what helps the gas pain in your shoulders and back; the strips help with the gas in your belly.

[jerij 19]

I'm 11/17 too! Had an ultrasound of my gall bladder this morning. No results yet but I'm feeling pretty confident it'll come out at the same time. Right now I'm excited for the surgery but terrified of the gas and drain

[mrgriffinrn 7]

I'm scheduled for 7:30 am 11/17. I think I have everything ready but my nerves are starting to kick in. I'll be glad when I'm sitting on the losers bench!