Pre-Op Reminders for Post Op

Jul 30, 2010

 July 30, 2010

I'm trying to write things down before surgery so I don't forget.

1.  Gas is a bitch after surgery.  
2.  Sip, sip, sip.
3.  Walk, walk, walk.
4.  Advocate for yourself.
5.  Quite a few people go up and down emotionally after the surgery.  In blogs that I've read, some have wondered in the first month if this is worth it...and then those same people one month and/or one year later say YES.
6.  Some people stay the same weight or even gain some weight one week after surgery due to the fluids from surgery.  Don't worry about it.  
7.  Plenty of people get nauseous or have diarrhea for awhile.  Most of the time, it passes.
8.  Don't freak out.
9.  One day at a time.

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