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My surgery date was for June 30th and now it has been moved up to the 16th. I am totally unprepared and have just started my liquid diet. ARGH!!! I literally have the weekend to get it all together and I haven't a clue of where to start so I'll be ready to go by Tuesday morning. I would love any suggestions or thoughts!:confused:

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Dont panic, the main thing is to make sure you have enough on hand to be comfortable after surgery. For me that was protien Water, chicken and beef broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, gas x strips. I was able to go to the store and all that by day 3 so it is just the first few days you need to worry about especially if you have help at home.

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Don't sweat it! I was banded yesterday, I went shopping the day before for juice, Jello, popsycles, and pudding, I already had on hand the Soup and broth (which I don't like so I use the broth out of Soups and make my daughter eat the solid parts.

I wore my pjs (sweats and a big shirt I use for pjs) to the hospital. I figure why bring extra clothes if it was day surgery and even if I had to spend the night who cares what you're wearing. I brought my pillows and cpap machine, and some books and crossword puzzles, all of which I didn't need but the pillow for the ride home.

Travel light was the key to me. Don't panick. It's awesome they moved it up!!

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Congratulations!!! The sooner the better!! Just think - now you'll be healing and feeling better by the 30th. Like OnTheWay said, just make sure you have the things you need when you come home. I am very excited for you!! If you have any questions that I can help you with, feel free to send me a message. Take care and don't be too nervous....you'll be fine!! Becky

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Congrats on getting a date! The most important thing to do is Relax. Get your things in order, one quick trip to the grocery store will help that. Only bring the essentials, make sure you have a pillow to have for he car ride home. Also make sure your dress comfy , you wont want anything to bother your incisions! Good luck to you!

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