Surgery tomorrow

[bandforme09 0]

Surgery tomorrow, late in the day. Looking forward to this next step. Any advice??

[VLOslund 0]

Best of luck.

And be prepared that your shoulder may hurt after. Oddest thing. If you have pain meds already filled, make sure to bring them with you.

[coloradobanding 5]

Congratulations on your new "birth" day!

My advice is-

Don't 2nd guess your decision

Don't expect to lose 20lbs after surgery

Take it easy and let your body heal

USE your pain meds!

DO EXPECT to gain a few pounds within the first 6 weeks or more and DON'T get discouraged, it's normal

DO follow your doctors post-op instructions to the tee

and finally,

Start walking as soon as you possibly can!!

I started walking right after surgery (only 10 mins at a time) and had ZERO gas pains!

Best of luck to you!

[addelapp5 0]

If you take nothing else to the hospital... take chapstick.