for those about to have surgery... tibits of advice

GirlSassy
on 11/14/13 8:52 am - Kingston, Canada

Hello all!

So I see many are on the verge of having surgery and I wanted to offer some suggestions...

After surgery prepare to be cold. I was always a furnace, dressed like it was summer in January...after surgery I FROZE. Literally. I was cold ALL the time. Pack on blankets to your bed, buy real warm jammies and loads of snuggly socks.

I also noticed that my feet started peeling. That was dehydration. Drink lots of water, and when you think you've had enough, drink more.

Don't be obsessed with the scale. It will happen. Everyone at different rates, but it happens.

Eat SLOWLY. Chew until your teeth get tired. THEN swallow.

Nap, sip, walk. REPEAT. Follow the schedule. Get your protein and vitamins in. This is a must.

The liquid/puree/soft foods stage doesn't last forever. Enjoy the ride!

Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)

TinleyX
on 11/14/13 9:02 am - Canada

These are all good tip. Im looking forward to the surgery. Havent got my date yet but I think it will be soon.

Katiebear291
on 11/14/13 9:15 am - Canada

RNY on 12/10/13

Thanks for the tips! can use all I can get right now the count down is on! 25 days

RNY - December 10 2013 Dr Lindsay Toronto's Saint Joseph Hospital Toronto

ALOA2013
on 11/14/13 9:21 am - Brampton, Canada

RNY on 11/15/13

Thanks for this GIrlSassy!

I am scheduled for RNY surgery tomorrow at 9am at Toronto Western Hospital, I am nervous and excited.

Thanks so much for the tips, they are great, I will be referring back to them!

All the best,

Leslie

Height 5' 5" HW: 244 SW: 226 CW: 128

daisies109
on 11/14/13 9:23 am

Thank you so much for the great advice!

Daisies

PepperBB
on 11/14/13 9:31 am - Canada

I am only 3 weeks post surgery and these are some great tips!!

I have to agree with the cold, I have been living in jogging pants and hoodies and slippers for the last few weeks LOL

And to add...(personal note)..if you bought a scale just for this reason....give it away now!! LOL

Katie H.

Referral January 2013 - Orientation at TWH March 4 - Social Worker May 27 - Nurse Practitioner July 11 - Nutrition Class August 26 - Dietitian September 4 - Psychologist September 4, Meeting with Surgeon September 13 - Surgery October 28

Northernlightsmom
on 11/14/13 10:16 am - Canada

Thanks for the advice....I will definitely keep it in mind.

RNY Surgery February 10th, 2014

kayakgirl
on 11/14/13 10:16 am - Canada

Great advice. thanks. I have 10 days to go!

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)