Surgery scheduled 11/18

[Smdaniels]

Hi. I have my surgery scheduled for 11/18 and I'm kinda freaking out. Any words of wisdom and/or words of encouragement would be very much appreciated.

 

[3momchaos]

Congrats on your surgery date! Walk as soon as possible. Look into an abdominal binder if your dr hasn’t suggested it. Sip, sip, sip that water! Make a list of things you want to take to the hospital. I took my phone charger, hard sole slippers, clothes to go home in, chapstick, lotion, toothbrush & paste, and my phone. I listened to spa music all night to relax.

 

[Smdaniels]

Thank you so much for the advice.

 

[JudyNY]

Hi, welcome to the group! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. It will be over before you know it but it is normal to be nervous about it. Just keep focusing on the new, healthier you. Good luck!

 

[Smdaniels]

Thank you!

 

[KarenWV]

Hi. I have my surgery scheduled for 11/18 and I'm kinda freaking out. Any words of wisdom and/or words of encouragement would be very much appreciated.

Hi and welcome to the group. If you look in the "Resources" section found below the "What's new" section, you will find two helpful posts:
"My surgery day experience" and "Pre-surgery buying."

The advice the others mentioned are key: staying hydrated by sipping water all day long, and walking as often as possible to help you with gas pain. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

 

[dianeseattle]

Make sure you get a surgical binder, too.

 

[missyinacage]

Welcome and congrats on your upcoming surgery. It is perfectly normal to be nervous. I almost left the hospital when they called me in lol However, i am so glad I didn't. The surgery has truly changed my life. It's not just that you look better, or your health numbers (bp, cholesterol, sugar etc) are improved. You are going to feel amazing. Stay the course. It can be challenging but it is SO worth it.