rn2be 8 Posted July 10, 2015 Hello everyone. I got the call today that my surgery is scheduled for the 29 of July...eekkk I think I just got nervous and excited at the same time. Background on me I'm a 33 year old mom of 2. I am entering a BSN program this fall. My Pcp recommended years ago that I undergo surgery but mentally I was not ready. In November I decided it was time for a change and began losing on my own. When I weighed in, in December I was 342 pounds now I'm down to 304. I do not have a goal wait. I have 3 classes I take over the next week before I go in for surgery. The question that I have for those of you who are post surgery is what is the 1 thing you wish you would have known going into the surgery and even during recovery? Oh I also want to wish everyone a beautiful journey on your way to a healthier you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted July 10, 2015 that I would have no regrets once I got through the surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted July 10, 2015 Congrats on getting your surgery day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn2be 8 Posted July 11, 2015 I'm so ready! If they told me to come in now I'd be omw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kell778 46 Posted July 11, 2015 Hmmm. The one thing I wish I would have known is that every body reacts differently to surgery. I heard so many stories about how wonderful people felt the day of surgery and I went in knowing I would be a superstar like that too. Well it did not work like that. I was a hot mess after surgery and instantly wondered if I did the right thing. What I went through wAs completely normal and thank goodness for this community because I learned I wasn't alone. I just needed lots of rest and Water. I'm 10 days post op and each day gets better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn2be 8 Posted July 11, 2015 Hmmm. The one thing I wish I would have known is that every body reacts differently to surgery. I heard so many stories about how wonderful people felt the day of surgery and I went in knowing I would be a superstar like that too. Well it did not work like that. I was a hot mess after surgery and instantly wondered if I did the right thing. What I went through wAs completely normal and thank goodness for this community because I learned I wasn't alone. I just needed lots of rest and Water. I'm 10 days post op and each day gets better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn2be 8 Posted July 11, 2015 Sorry @@kell778 ....can I ask how is your energy and mobility. I ask because my sister is getting married exactly 10 days after the surgery. I can't miss it. I'm not in it but I must be in attendance. I know everyone is different just curious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shustar 395 Posted July 11, 2015 You should be just fine. I had my surgery in TJ at age 62 and drove home by myself at 4 days and back to work on day 5. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn2be 8 Posted July 11, 2015 You should be just fine. I had my surgery in TJ at age 62 and drove home by myself at 4 days and back to work on day 5. Good luck! Thank you so much that makes me happy. Congrats on a successful surgery and recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kell778 46 Posted July 11, 2015 I'm on day 10 now and have much better energy if I have had a good nights sleep (duh, I know ????). However do not over exert yourself, listen to your body. If you need to sit, sit. Some people bounce back right away! I have heard that walking before surgery helps a lot too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted July 12, 2015 I'm ten days out and just got home from a party! No one even noticed I didn't eat! I just slowly put the food on my plate onto my husbands! Felt crappy first five days and slowly built up my activity. Just try and get 8 hours sleep per night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn2be 8 Posted July 12, 2015 I'm ten days out and just got home from a party! No one even noticed I didn't eat! I just slowly put the food on my plate onto my husbands! Felt crappy first five days and slowly built up my activity. Just try and get 8 hours sleep per night! That 8 hours a sleep is going to be the hard part. I'm a third shifter so I'm up when normal people are sleeping. I will try my hardest to rest though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted July 12, 2015 Bless you for that! I'd be worthless if I had to work those hours! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites