Surgery Day | 3.24.08

On Monday, March 24^th, I will be checking into Baptist Hospital for Dr. Spaw to perform my surgery. As of this morning, I have lost 8 lbs since last Monday, the start of my two week diet. There is something liberating knowing this is the last time I will lose these 8lbs.  I am more anxious than nervous. I am nervous about the pain. I have almost everything packed and ready to go.  Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers on Monday. So, move over on the loser bench and make room for me on Monday. Also, did anyone have surgery at Baptist? I wanted to know if a laptop is allowed.

 

Congrats sweetie on your journey, you'll do fine. I've heard just wonderful things about Dr.Spaw. And welcome to the loser bench. Sending thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery your way...Hugs Barb Free Comments & Graphics

Yea!  I'm excited for you --- it's such an exciting time, isn't it?! And yes, you can say goodbye to those 8 pounds forever!  And you're gonna send so many more off with them...  Dr. Spaw did my surgery 6 months ago, and I was at Baptist. however, someone else is gonna have to answer the  laptop question  I don't have one, so didn't need to know (but I would assume "yes"). Will be praying for you on Monday ~Tara

Will be saying prayers for you over the next few weeks and especially on Monday.  I pray everything goes well and you have a problem free procedure and an uneventful recovery.  Take care and let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able.

Hey Ms. Brit.... It won't be long now hun...  Love the new avatar.....  Now we get to see your whole pretty face and not just the top with your pretty hairclip LOL!!!!!  WOW!!!! You are doing great...  I dunno about Baptist....  I did not go there but I have a lot of friends that did and we can for sure find out.....  I know when I was in the hospital I had a hard time talking on my cell phone...  When I don't feel good I can't talk... LOL...  I couldn't read either LOL..Made me nauseated...  Don't forget your chapstick and a little rosy pink tube of lip-gloss.!!!!  Now that made me feel better!!!!! 

Hi Volsdiva,   I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for Monday.  I work at the St. Thomas Health Services at St. Thomas Hospital not at the Baptist location.  But if a patient wants to bring a laptop they will not say no.   But someone must be there to keep it safe while you are in surgery and out of your room on walks.   Just because it is a Christian based hospital doesn't mean that things can't disappear----anyone can walk in a room when it is empty.

The other thing is like Jaded Julie said, you may not feel like have anything to do with it... The post-op period really needs to be for rest, pain control and rest, walking and rest.   Get the point...working on a laptop is not considered rest....it can be stressful if you are "working".  If just to check emails, that can wait until after you arrive home.    REST, WALK, Pain Control, REST, WALK, Pain Control, REST

I will be there on Wednesday having my lap band done with Dr. Morton, pray for me as well. Sherry

Congrats on your surgery date. Only a few short days away. Let us know how you are when you are feeling up to it. Its ok to be nervous. You will go through a ton of emotions between now and then. Just remember why you are going through all of this. You are on your way to weight loss and better health.

Congrats on your big day !! It is just around the corner and I know your thrilled. Wish you all the best on your journey! There are several here who had surgery at Baptist so hopefully they can tell you about the laptop.