Got a Date

Hi Everyone,
 I got my surgery date. June 3rd at 2:30pm. I am UBBER XCITED!!!. I have my last set of pre op blood work on 5/27. I will then start my 5 day pre op diet on the May 30th. Yikes! Right before Memorial Day...with all that yummy food. ugh!! But hey, I gotta do what I gotta do right? For the last 6mos mos  I have been working on a new...June 3rd is my day to a skinny, healthier Me!!!  Yeah. So any advice on your experience post op? Pain issues, scarring, sagging skin? Let me know. God Bless ttyl

 Congratulations! The best advice I can give is to make sure you have a very firm pillow ready immediately after surgery and for the ride home. My surgeon gives them out at surgery, but if yours doesn't, a baby boppy would work great.

Thank you Amy! I will have to make sure I have one come surgery day.

Five day pre op diet? Is it a liquid diet? I was on the pre op diet for 2 weeks. Anyone else only 5 day pre op diet?
In any case, congratulations on the date! I am sure you will do well, because YOU know how much you want this! Keep us posted!

Hi Amy,
 
I have to undergo a clear liquid diet for 5 days. 3 protien shakes and broth.. Thank you for all the well wishes. I will keep you all posted.

CONGRATS on your official date!! Your spot on the Loser's Bench in the Winner's Circle is waiting to be claimed!!

Thks Tom,

Yesss! I can't wait for join you all ion the Losers bench in the Winners Circle!

congratulations on your surgery date!!  How exciting...My advice would be to do what your doctor says.  I had pain issues, but after a week I started feeling better...Scarring, I have about 5 scars, 4 small and 1 about 2.5".  After you heal up you probably can start using Mederma which will fade them pretty good...But, again ask your doctor on stuff like that...In one respect u r lucky, I had to go thru a 2 week liquid protien diet.....
Good luck with your surgery!!!

Hi Kim,
Wow, scars huh? The Asst. Surgeon advise me of the 4. Two on each side. I will surley ask about the Mederma before I go buy some because I do scar easily. Thank for the heads up!