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@@losingtheselumps no idea about what they meant but I'm on bc and was not told to stop it before surgery in fact we were told to get on it before surgery if we weren't already.

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Oh. I would pack pajamas and a robe. But I'm a weird one. I'm very uncomfortable in hospital gowns and just need my own clothes to feel at ease. I'll be asking to change as soon as I wake up lol

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I was sleeved on 5/10.

I had terrible gas pains for the first 4 days. I was living on Gas X strips and they really helped me. I walked, walked and walked. The day I was home from the hospital (5/11) I was walking for 30 minutes and I'm already now up to an hour. I know it's helping with my healing. I haven't had any nausea or vomiting.

2. I didn't have any issues with constipation!! Thank goodness. Drink your fluids and follow the meal plan.

3. My surgeon says 4-6 weeks. That's a LONG time. Not sure we will make it. I wouldn't see an issue with oral. Just finding a comfortable position and not getting overzealous.

4. Agree with others - your taste changes. I cannot stand the smell of broth anymore.

5. Didn't have one. But the best thing they gave me was a binder. It wraps around your abdomen and a week later I'm still wearing it. Helps me feel supported. My surgeon told me today I don't have to wear it but I love it! It's my wubbie.

6. Relax. Listen to your body. As soon as they get you up in the hospital - walk it out. Stay on top of pain management. The first few days are the worst but it's all uphill from there!!l

Good luck!!

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Good questions and answers!! I am having surgery on Monday the 6th Yayyyyy you guys make sure you document stuff even if it seems unimportant. I woke up in the middle of the night last night worried about undies. but I suppose we wont be wearing any. should I go get a pedicure? shave my legs? I have never had surgery and im kind of freakin a little bit

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I'm thinking if shaving your legs and getting a pedicure are things you normally do than you should do it.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

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I did get a pedicure mostly because it relaxes me, shaved my legs before surgery and shaved/trimmed the private area and I think that's it:)

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