The things I need to know.....

[Baxter1414 0]

Hey guys!! This is my first time making a post but I'm having my sleeve surgery on Aug 4th and we'll find the guideline of shakes, soft foods, etc.. Is there anything else I need to know to get prepared? How often are you guys working out?

Just want to have the best possible results so wanted to ask you guys!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

§ Start getting in better shape. I walked, lifted, and did as much as I could 5 times a week getting ready for surgery.

§ Started practicing eating slower for lunch.

§ Watched many videos, talked to people who had been through it.

§ Oh, but best work was preparing for the mental changes with my therapist and worked through this book: http://www.amazon.co...=bariatric book

§ I drank a great deal of alcohol so I weaned myself off and slowly cut the caffeine.

§ Followed the pre-op diet to the letter

§ Shopped two weeks before surgery for the foods I would need for the first two weeks.

§ Revised my will and power of attorney just in case something went wrong

§ Tried pureed meal ideas before surgery so I had some meal plans.

[mel14 4]

shopping and having your needed items at home is a GREAT idea!

have a heating pad at home and waiting for you

have SONIC ice (little pellet ice), it's so great to have as your ice chips at home

have lot's of stuff to watch on TV, DVR.. or search the web

have comfy pillows for lying on your side (if you are a side sleeper)

cut down caffeine

I just had surgery last Thursday and came home Saturday and these are my words of wisdom so far