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NewAdventure2016    131

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Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired.

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flipper98c    21

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Where are you from? I live 30 minutes from there. It's really bad but your surgery probably won't be moved.

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NewAdventure2016    131

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Where are you from? I live 30 minutes from there. It's really bad but your surgery probably won't be moved.

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I'm in North Louisiana - about 3 1/2 hours away. If it's cancelled, my problems are minor compared to what they are going through ... Praying for them all.

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Water didn't get into our house. The sandbags worked. And the airboats finally stopped running yesterday from rescuing neighbors a few streets over.

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Oh, wow! I'm glad you're OK! Our house flooded in March with the huge rains we had up here, but what we saw was nothing like what's been happening down there. I hope you all get some relief soon. :(

I have a follow-up with Dr. Borland scheduled for Tuesday, but I will likely reschedule even if they don't, because I don't feel comfortable driving in an unfamiliar place with flooding like this going on. Gosh, stay safe.

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Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired.

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How did your surgery go? Everything turn out ok?

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NewAdventure2016    131

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Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired.

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How did your surgery go? Everything turn out ok?

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Yes, everything went great! I'm one week out and other than the incisions being there (no pain or anything) I wouldn't even have known I had surgery. Keep thinking I'm going to feel a restriction but I guess since I'm not on solids yet, I don't. Have felt a tiny bit hungry twice but nothing that a Premier Protein didn't fix. How are you? Fill me on the details!

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Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired.

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How did your surgery go? Everything turn out ok?

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Yes, everything went great! I'm one week out and other than the incisions being there (no pain or anything) I wouldn't even have known I had surgery. Keep thinking I'm going to feel a restriction but I guess since I'm not on solids yet, I don't. Have felt a tiny bit hungry twice but nothing that a Premier Protein didn't fix. How are you? Fill me on the details!

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I don't have mine until November 21st! I can't wait! If I had the vacation time I would definitely move it up. So your off of Clear liquids in less than a week?

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NewAdventure2016    131

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Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired.

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How did your surgery go? Everything turn out ok?

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Yes, everything went great! I'm one week out and other than the incisions being there (no pain or anything) I wouldn't even have known I had surgery. Keep thinking I'm going to feel a restriction but I guess since I'm not on solids yet, I don't. Have felt a tiny bit hungry twice but nothing that a Premier Protein didn't fix. How are you? Fill me on the details!

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I don't have mine until November 21st! I can't wait! If I had the vacation time I would definitely move it up. So your off of Clear Liquids in less than a week?

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Hey! Thanks for sending me a message! I hate you have to wait until November but it will be here before you know it and I'll be here to answer any questions about surgery there. Later this evening, I can post sort of a run down of how the day went if you want me to.

I'll post the list of how you eat week 1, week 2 and so on too. I'm doing well, just taking it a day at a time and trying learn the limitations of my new tool. I'm definitely in a stall, but trying not to get frustrated ... just my body adjusting. Lost 9 pounds pre-op and 10 pounds from day of surgery on 8/30, so I'm 16 days out.

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Here's a few tips:

1) Don't stay at the Candlewood Suites. Although they will give you a "medical" discount if you ask for it, I wasn't crazy about it. TV was broken in the living room and they wouldn't do anything about it. Although I have to say, the bed was very comfortable. I think I would have preferred the La Quinta. It seemed a little nicer.

2) Don't pack much - you won't need it. My best packs:

* Gas-x strips

* My own pillow

* Neck support pillow

* Fuzzy Socks

* Spray for dry mouth

* Chapstick

* binder - I just used a back support binder. It felt good to support my torso - except to bathe, I never took it off.

3) sleep Mask - will help you sleep a lot during the day.

4) Ear plugs - that way you can rest soundly while whoever is with you can move around without bothering you.

Can't think of anything else other than take the pain meds and the nausea meds even if you don't think you need it that bad. It can sneak up on you and it's hard to come back from once it gets away from you.

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flipper98c    21

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Awesome tips! Thank you so much!

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How is everything going? What's your progress like? My surgery is one month away. I had my blood work, ekg, and x-ray today!

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