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You won't be able to drive yourself home and you can't be lifting stuff. In addition to being uncomfortable, you will be on pain meds. You just can't get behind the wheel in that condition. Whether it be a cab or some other accommodation you shouldn't even think about driving.
Can you not get a friend or family member to drop off and pick up?
Will you have someone staying with you for a few days when you get home or checking in on you?
I was nervous up until I got to the hospital and then I relaxed believe it or not. I was ready. I wanted to do this.
Best decision I ever made.
Good Luck and let us know how you do.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
There is no way I would have been able to drive a few days after my surgery. I would say take the cab or an Uber.
Good luck tomorrow.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I did lots of soup. Cream soups that I pureed. Also my protein shakes - Premier Protein. I think yogurt was in there as well. It just can't have chunks of fruit. I had skyr. Higher protein than regular greek. I also drank milk.
January 16th is my one year surgiversary!
Good Luck!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Congratulations! Isn't it just the best?!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Congratulations!! That's amazing - you are really doing great! What a year for you
That is awesome congratulations. I'm at the beginning stages of this program. Orientation was on November 5, nutritional class is on December 21. It is so nice reading some of these success stories. It gives me some hope that I too can share a success story in the future. Congratulations again that is truly a remarkable milestone.
