Any advice for these couple of weeks before surgery?
Hi Lynn,
Giving up Coke and chocolate were my two major obstacles pre-surgery, but somehow I did it. Haven't had a bite or sip of either since surgery 4 months ago and haven't missed them a bit.
Just wanted to add the protein shakes are very individual. I've noticed that everyone here has a different favorite, but we all try to get at least one down a day. The one I have come to prefer is Pro Joe by Bariatric Advantage. I can't tolerate the powdered ones. Although I choked them down for 2 weeks pre-op because I had to.
As far as what to take with you to the hospital, good non-slip houseshoes are a must! I had an IV, so I was in a hospital gown the whole time. I took a book and crossword puzzles, but never looked at any of it. Be sure and bring your own pillow! That really helps on the car ride home, too. I kept it pressed to my stomach the whole way home.
One other thing, which may be TMI, but I wished I had known about beforehand: take some vaseline or desitin with you. They made me take a high powered laxative before surgery to clean me out, and my bottom got SO sore! It was very painful to have a BM.
Keep a good thought! Half the battle is mental! Make up your mind to be a success and you will be! We'll be here when you get out of post-op and feel ready to "talk" again!
Giving up Coke and chocolate were my two major obstacles pre-surgery, but somehow I did it. Haven't had a bite or sip of either since surgery 4 months ago and haven't missed them a bit.
Just wanted to add the protein shakes are very individual. I've noticed that everyone here has a different favorite, but we all try to get at least one down a day. The one I have come to prefer is Pro Joe by Bariatric Advantage. I can't tolerate the powdered ones. Although I choked them down for 2 weeks pre-op because I had to.
As far as what to take with you to the hospital, good non-slip houseshoes are a must! I had an IV, so I was in a hospital gown the whole time. I took a book and crossword puzzles, but never looked at any of it. Be sure and bring your own pillow! That really helps on the car ride home, too. I kept it pressed to my stomach the whole way home.
One other thing, which may be TMI, but I wished I had known about beforehand: take some vaseline or desitin with you. They made me take a high powered laxative before surgery to clean me out, and my bottom got SO sore! It was very painful to have a BM.
Keep a good thought! Half the battle is mental! Make up your mind to be a success and you will be! We'll be here when you get out of post-op and feel ready to "talk" again!
Vickie
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