ONE WEEK AWAY!

[dnpatrick9 18]

My surgery is 4/5/16 and I am beyond excited. Got the call from the nurse today to confirm details and get my arrival time. Due to a hand injury I am working half days until my surgery so that only gives me 20 work hours to go. Any support now would be wonderful. Tips and tricks, things to avoid or things you found worked well are all welcome.

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[asantiago 89]

Congratulations! Wish you the best. You will do great and best advise is to do exactly as your surgeon tells you. Drinking Water is extremely important. Try your best staying hydrated. What helps me stay on track is writing on my journal. Being positive and looking forward to your new you will be rewarding.

[nursesrock74 15]

Bring your own Protein shakes with you, the ones in the hospital are awful. Bring slip on shoes and comfy clothes. Bring a nice warm blankie for comfort. It takes about 3 weeks for major pain to subside.

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

Omg and get up and walk asap! First time needed the nurse and hubby with me. After that walked the halls by myself with the IV every 2 or 3 hours!

[doordie 9]

I was just discharged from hospital today I had the bypass on 03/31. Bring Chapstick, comfy house shoes, your favorite crystal light, and your favorite hot tea ++ gas x strips. Walk ASAP.. I walked the day I had surgery even though it was excruciating....I cried and walked it takes a while for gas to pass but all the others who had surgery same day as me had to stay addtl night in Hospital BC they were in so much pain and not passing gas bc they would not walk.

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[kjwrn 129]

Congrats on your SurgiDay!

[valentinebaby78 9]

Hope your surgery went well today!

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

Hope your surgery was smooth sailing! The gas pain is the worst of it- walk walk walk! Check in when you feel better!

[Moorekat 78]

Hope everything went text book!

[dnpatrick9 18]

Hey all feeling sore and sometimes nauseous but otherwise ok. I only had to stay one night at the hospital. According to the surgeon everything went smoothly. The only big issue I have been having is urinating but it seems to be getting better with time. Thanks for all the well wishes, it really helps brighten my day!

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