Today's the Day

[TSB 1]

Seems as though it has taken a long time to get here, but today is the day!I have to be at the hospital at 9:15am for an 11:15 surgery. I'll be staying overnight. I've been on Clear Liquids since sunday....so with this being the start of day 3 with no food I am not as hungry as I thought I would be. So, hopefully the 2 weeks post-op on full liquids won't be so bad. The worst part of the pre-op for me has been the bowel prep. Not feeling too awfully nervous about surgery, just anxious to get moving and wishing they had scheduled me earlier. Had to stop all liquids at midnight, so am a bit thirsty this morning. So, wish me luck and hopefully I will feel well enough on wednesday when I get home to post a message. The web-site has been such a great source of information over the last several months! Good luck to all you other August Bandits!

[greytz 4]

Congrats! Please keep us posted once you get to feeling better.

[TSB 1]

Greetings all:smile2: I made it home yesterday about 2 in the afternoon. The pain is not excruciating, but I am experiencing some discomfort. Feels a bit like I have done WAY too may crunches. Today is my first day on full liquids, and I am finding it to be real slow going in trying to get my Protein Shake down. Will be on full liquids for two weeks and then will do two weeks of blenderized food, then 1 week of soft food, and then I can slowly start incorporating reguloar food. Giving myself the lovenox shots is not as bad as I thought it would be, though I wish I didn't have to do it at all. My post op appt will be Aug 28th. Found out my surgeon will not consider a fill until 8 weeks out and then will do no more than 1cc ....guess that means he falls on conservative side of the spectrum.

[greytz 4]

Glad you are home and doing ok. I know it is painful and a little difficult at first but you will get through it. Sounds like your surgeon is a bit conservative but as is posted on here many times, it is better to go slow at first. It really seems to prevent numerous problems down the road. Good Luck!