Surgery in 20 days

[rn2be 8]

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.

[jane13 2,256]

that I would have no regrets once I got through the surgery

[The Candidate 3,215]

Congrats on getting your surgery day!

[rn2be 8]

I'm so ready! If they told me to come in now I'd be omw

[kell778 46]

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.

[rn2be 8]

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.

[rn2be 8]

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

[Shustar 395]

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!

[rn2be 8]

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.

[kell778 46]

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.

[sleevenv 483]

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!

[rn2be 8]

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.

[sleevenv 483]

Bless you for that! I'd be worthless if I had to work those hours! Good luck!