AndreaK. 60 Posted October 23, 2018 Two days guys!!!! I am excited and nervous!!!! I'm ready for it to be done w/ so I can get on w/ healing and get my life going again!! Any words of wisdom? 3 Frustr8, MAGAmommy and Ivette OJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsons13 359 Posted October 23, 2018 Take chapstick with you. Walk as soon as you can for the gas to move around and out. Congrats btw. 2 HealthierMe2017 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J San 1,071 Posted October 24, 2018 Congrats and good luck. Ditto on what @johnsons13 suggested. You won't have much to worry about as the staff will be there to take care of your needs. I slept most of the time I was there so time to kill was not an issue. Enjoy the journey!!! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyndieRI 251 Posted October 24, 2018 Don’t bring an underwire bra to wear home - I did and it hurt! Lol 2 Frustr8 and AndreaK. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MargoCL 677 Posted October 24, 2018 Bring the bare minimum. I packed a small cinch pack with toiletries and phone charger and never once opened my bag. My phone was the last place I wanted to be 1 1 Frustr8 and AndreaK. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndreaK. 60 Posted October 31, 2018 Thank you everyone. It all went well. I woke up with a lot more pain then what I anticipated however my nurses were on top of it!!! I was walking w/in 20 min of waking up and getting into my room ANNNND was released the same day to go home, I was super proud of myself. I now am back to work ( I work at a desk) and I am in some pain and super uncomfy butttt I'm pushing through! 3 ProudGrammy, mnofz and HealthierMe2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Z 4,139 Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 5:25 PM, AndreaK. said: Two days guys!!!! I am excited and nervous!!!! I'm ready for it to be done w/ so I can get on w/ healing and get my life going again!! Any words of wisdom? Avoid over packing. It's not a vacation LOL Dry mouth spray and lip balm was such an amazing thing to have post op when they don't let you drink anything! Bring a pillow, not just for the overnight if you have one, but for the ride home to put between you and the belt. Good luck and Congrats! 1 BostonWLKC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted November 4, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 5:25 PM, AndreaK. said: Two days guys!!!! I am excited and nervous!!!! I'm ready for it to be done w/ so I can get on w/ healing and get my life going again!! Any words of wisdom? How are you doing? I am down to 4 days to go. Anything you can think of that you would have changed going in or when you came out that you have done and regret?? 1 mnofz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndreaK. 60 Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Jazzy1125 said: How are you doing? I am down to 4 days to go. Anything you can think of that you would have changed going in or when you came out that you have done and regret?? Hey! I'm doing good!!! I followed my Dr to a T about pre op instructions. They said my liver was perfect and such. I forced myself to get up and walk. I did not want to however. It was more painful then i was prepared for however getting up and moving as soon as you can will help you sooooo much. Right now im on mushie stages but i feel like i pushed myself to get there and alot of days I go back to liquid because i know my stomach isnt ready. Just listen to your doctors and your body. You got this!!!!! Good luck!!!!! 1 mnofz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted November 4, 2018 Hey! I'm doing good!!! I followed my Dr to a T about pre op instructions. They said my liver was perfect and such. I forced myself to get up and walk. I did not want to however. It was more painful then i was prepared for however getting up and moving as soon as you can will help you sooooo much. Right now im on mushie stages but i feel like i pushed myself to get there and alot of days I go back to liquid because i know my stomach isnt ready. Just listen to your doctors and your body. You got this!!!!! Good luck!!!!!Thank you so much for your insight. I have started to tune in just to practice..keep me posted..glad all is going wellSW 306.6 CW 284.2 GW 135 1 AndreaK. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnofz 9 Posted November 4, 2018 Thank you everyone. It all went well. I woke up with a lot more pain then what I anticipated however my nurses were on top of it!!! I was walking w/in 20 min of waking up and getting into my room ANNNND was released the same day to go home, I was super proud of myself. I now am back to work ( I work at a desk) and I am in some pain and super uncomfy butttt I'm pushing through! [emoji4] Great jobSent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnofz 9 Posted November 4, 2018 Two days guys!!!! I am excited and nervous!!!! I'm ready for it to be done w/ so I can get on w/ healing and get my life going again!! Any words of wisdom? I'm on day 5 of my liquid diet with 2 days to go b4 surgery. I'm also very ready to get this done and on onward to my new life. I have multiple sclerosis and this weight really slows me down . Currently in a wheelchair but can walk some w/walker but my weight kills my arms. My goal is to loose the chair! My surgery is Wednesday at noon. He 287 cw 249 goal 150. We can do this every one! Sent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app 2 AndreaK. and Ivette OJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndreaK. 60 Posted November 5, 2018 20 hours ago, mnofz said: I'm on day 5 of my liquid diet with 2 days to go b4 surgery. I'm also very ready to get this done and on onward to my new life. I have multiple sclerosis and this weight really slows me down . Currently in a wheelchair but can walk some w/walker but my weight kills my arms. My goal is to loose the chair! My surgery is Wednesday at noon. He 287 cw 249 goal 150. We can do this every one! Sent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app Oh yes you got this!!!! Sometimes we just need a little aid (WLS) to get us to where or whom we were meant to be! Keep me updated on how it goes, I'll keep you in my thoughts!!!!! 1 mnofz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnofz 9 Posted November 5, 2018 Oh yes you got this!!!! Sometimes we just need a little aid (WLS) to get us to where or whom we were meant to be! Keep me updated on how it goes, I'll keep you in my thoughts!!!!!Thanks Andreak, that meant alot. They called today and moved my surgery time to 10:30. I'm ready Sent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app 2 AndreaK. and rieke3520 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnofz 9 Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks Andreak, that meant alot. They called today and moved my surgery time to 10:30. I'm ready[emoji39] Sent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile appI had my surgery yesterday and I feel real good. Had some gas but walking helpsSent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app 2 AndreaK. and Hrsnjs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites