surgery tomorrow!!!!

Hello all my surgery is tomorrow at the Barix clinic in Langhorne, Pa. My BMI is something like 70 and was just wondering, is there anything special that we that have a high BMI should do or look out for? Now that surgery is so near I must say that I am very nervous and scared......Brenda

Brenda, I can't help ya out with your question but I did want to say Congratulations on your surgery date and hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!! Hugs, Jamie

Brenda, I dont think there is anything really different for a higher BMI really.. But Im not sure.. The only thing I can suggest is remember to WALK!! WALK WALK WALK!! It will be the best thing for you in the long run of things.. And follow your doctors instructions!! Being nervous and scared is normal! I know that I started getting nervous a week before surgery and it just got worse everyday until after surgery.. The morning of surgery I was so bad that I gave myself a panic attack!! But once I woke up and it was over I was fine.. Be prepared- some people have horrible pain after surgery and then there are some who have none. I was lucky enough to have NO PAIN! I refused pain meds once I woke up in recovery... I was up and walking within hours.. But I was very lucky... So many people have horrible pain.. Just be prepared for the worst and hope for the best!! Good luck! Be sure to let us know how things go... Amber

Hi Brenda I'm not sure about the high BMI, but just wanted to let you know I will keep you in my thoughts for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Just remeber to walk and sip and repeat Take care, Anita

Brenda........ Best of luck tomorrow!!!! Do your breating excersises and walk walk walk!! Carmella

Good Luck Brenda, we are all praying for you!

Hi Brenda! Good luck and best wishes tomorrow! My bmi was 69 when I started. You are in good hands at Barix. I was there for my WLS with Dr. K just 4 weeks ago. You'll be fine! Huggs, Ruth

Brenda GOOD LUCK with your surgery!!!!! My BMI was 67. YOU will do fine!! Please let us know how everything goes ok? willby