Tomorrow is the Big Day for Me! I'm so nervous

[Tamika 10]

I have to be at the hospital at 6am tomorrow morning I am getting the RNY I'm 27 years old and never had any major surgeries or health problems I am just morbidly obese with a lot of joint and back pain with limited activity. any advice anyone would like to share

[Crosby 303]

Drink and walk. I was so glad I was warned about the gas pains which can be piercing. Knowing what they were kept me calm and walking. Follow your instructions and clarify anything you are not sure about before you leave. Wish you the very best.

[Mswonderwoman22 2]

Hi hun

I just want to say congrats my cousin had surgery about 6 months ago and its a hard experience in the beginning but doesn't last long which is cool just to see how much she has come along but best of luck i should be getting a date after this month!!!

[Redsfan19 37]

I'm going in tomorrow too, and only a few years older than you. Best of luck - we'll be awesome!

[Glyndalin 80]

@@Tamika Walk. A lot. As soon as you can and as much as you can. The most pain I had was from the gas from the surgery. Once that was gone, the rest was a piece of celery.

[Tamika 10]

Thanks you guys!! How long does the gas pains last?

[Karla Yates Phelps 3]

Update us once you can. I hope surgery went well and you are having an easy recovery! Gas pains lasted a few days after discharge. Walking was the only way to keep it moving for me. First day post op is the worst and should improve everyday. Best to you! Looking forward to hearing about your progress! Welcome to the losers bench!

[octavia16 10]

I'm waiting on my dates I'm so nervous I can't sleep

What do I need to prepare before surgery I need help

[Tamika 10]

@@Redsfan19 Congrats to us! Gas pains was in my stomach I just passed gas finally I feel better as of right now....The pain when I first woke up felt like labor pains for me ●_● omg especially when the pain medication begins to wear off...i was in tears 3 am this morning. ..i walked 8 laps yesterday which made me feel a lot better

[Tamika 10]

My doctor also fixed a Hernia I had which I was unaware I had so I think that contributed to my pains as well...But it is all worth it!!! I can't wait to reach my Milestones

[kaynicole 3]

Congrats Tamika ???? I have my surgery on March 30th and I'm soooooo nervous.

[srayl61 12]

Congrats on your surgery!!! Sounds like we could be twins!! I'm 26, never had any major surgeries, or comorbidities either. My pain all comes from my back and joints too haha have you noticed any of you joint and back pain subsiding? It may be too early to tell I suppose. That's what I'm looking forward to though.

[Tamika 10]

@@srayl61 I can't wait until I can be active and not have joint pain that is one of my many Goals! But as of right now now it actually hurts a bit right now because my body is really sore...i also had a Hernia repaired at the same time as my RNY and I'm still in quite a bit of pain

Edited March 21, 2015 by Tamika

[srayl61 12]

@@Tamika I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[octavia16 10]

Tamika can you take gas x after surgery