OFFICIAL: March 25th Surgery Date

[fox99 19]

Surgery on March 25th. Just stocked the freezer with easy things for the fam to prepare while Im recovering. Still need to do laundry, pack bag and retype schedule so everyone knows where they are going when. My mom is coming to take care of my daughter while im in the hospital so I cleaned this weekend. I hope I dont forget anything!

[ladycook9713 442]

I'm taking a comfy gown to wear home

a pillow for the ride home

all my meds

ipad

charger

toiletries

paperwork

gasx

chapstick

probably more, just can't think of it right now

[SaraJay425 12]

I brought my fav throw blanket and pillow it really helped to have things from home for comfort. I also recommend some type of slippers or house shoes and a bathrobe. I think those are most important. Because they want you to walk around and it makes it a lot easier. I brought toiletries and did not use them. I did bring a comfy outfit to wear home and recommend a pillow for the car ride I have a lot of speed bumps in my neighborhood and they were awful. I also had my hair French braided morning of surgery and then didn't have to worry about it for a couple days. (My hair is down to my waist so it's a job in itself)

[Elode 8,093]

Yay!!congrats!

[ladycook9713 442]

Tomorrow. Holy crap this is tomorrow.

I am so hungry lol

[mechele8 63]

@@ladycook9713 I am so with you on that one!! I'm starving. I am on liquids today all day no solid foods. I'm sitting here at work and can barely concentrate. I'm really getting out of there early today. I think I'm tired for two reasons. 1. I didn't sleep well last night and 2. I haven't been able to eat full 3 meals a day just Protein Shakes. I can have Jello and broth but I figured I mind as well save that for afterwards because I'll have plenty of time for that then.

[ladycook9713 442]

@@mechele8 All I had yesterday was an Isopure Protein drink, a Jello cup, and a little broth... I slept "ok" last night... but I feel so weak today.. I'll probably be leaving work early today as well. As of today I have lost 20lbs on this pre-op diet

Should be getting the call sometime today about what time I need to be at the hospital. I'm very nervous, but ready to get this show on the road and start this new journey.

[mechele8 63]

@@ladycook9713 I am so leaving work early today. I've already started getting things together to be out for the next 2 weeks. I just need to finalize a few things. I'm really glad this pre-op diet is almost over. I think I'll go home and sleep the rest of the day so I won't have to worry about food again. LOL

sugar free Jello stinks!!! I'm really ready to get this party started so to speak. I'm ready to be on the other side. LOL

I'm not sure if I've lost any pounds but I know inches are coming off. My pants are starting to fall down. Thank goodness for a belt. I did lose 10lbs prior to starting the pre-op diet and I wasn't even trying. I mean, of course I was eating right but I didn't exercise or anything. I'm looking forward to this journey being a very positive experience.

Edited March 24, 2015 by mechele8

[ladycook9713 442]

Had to pick my son up from school.. fever, body aches.. so hoping he doesn't have the flu.. Keeping my distance from him.. last thing I need is to get sick the day before surgery.

[fox99 19]

Hospital called. Im first customer of the day. I need to be there at 5:30am. Im sure that wont be a problem since I am sure I wont sleep tonite.

[ladycook9713 442]

I have to be there at 6:30am, and my surgery is 8:30!

[MoJo119 12]

Hello All,

Tomorrow is the day! We start our new life! I wish everyone the best!

We can do this...we will get through this!

God Bless you all!

[JRfishes 19]

Hello everyone, my day is also tomorrow,I go in at 1pm. Best of luck to all of you and may your recovery be quick and painless. I will look for you posts to see how you are doing and I will post when I can.

I am ready to do this

[fox99 19]

Im in preop and im terrified.

[ladycook9713 442]

Im in preop and im terrified.

I'm about to leave to go to the surgery center. I'm with you. I've been sick to my stomach with nerves since yesterday.