OMG, surgery date Monday, May 2nd!

[rkmom0506 11]

So I've been reading (reading and reading) this forum for the last month as I went through my consult and initial workups for surgery. Saw my doc Tuesday and he scheduled me for surgery Monday! Crazy less than a week, super excited and happy it's a short time on liquid diet, but today I'm FREAKInG out - second guessing my decisions, and basically scared to death. I've never had any surgery whatsoever, let alone something life altering. So, I just wants to share my date and finally chime in on something more than insurance lol

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

May 2nd???

That's, like, SOON!!!

Congratulations to you...

Keep us updated as to where you're at - both physically and mentally!!!

Kinda...

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Make sure you spend a lot of time before your surgery reading the Post-Op forum, if you haven't already! Some questions get asked every single day so you'll be well-prepared if you read in advance. Things like:

--omg it's three weeks after my surgery and I haven't lost any weight for the past week, is my surgery a failure?

--omg I can drink liquids easily, what is wrong with me? Did my surgery even happen?

--omg I'm eating puree and I can eat more than two teaspoonfuls, am I doomed to fail?

--my stomach is making weird rumbly noises like a dying moose, is it about to explode?

--I had surgery two days ago and don't feel up to running a 10K yet, what is wrong with me?

--I had major surgery three days ago where a big part of a vital organ was removed, muscles and nerves were cut and I have incisions all over the front of my body. I am in pain. Is this normal? Should I actually be taking the painkillers that were prescribed for me?

--what should I take to the hospital with me?

etc etc

(as you can see I'm feeling kind of grumpy about endlessly repeated questions this morning, lol -- it is nothing personal, I promise)

Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Check in when you can and let us know how everything went

[rkmom0506 11]

Haha @Bafflehead I hear ya! I've been reading/watching so much I felt like I could perform the surgery and walk everyone through it hold their hand... Until I got my date now I can barely remember what type of Protein shakes I like lol. My insurance is pretty awesome, not a lot of red tape and quick to approve. I am starting at a lower BMI 36/37 so I think that allowed me to be on shorter preop diet and my liver seemed good on the scans. Taking it day by day until Monday thanks for your support!

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[JamieLogical 8,684]

@@rkmom0506 Congrats on your date! It's good you are researching ahead of time, because like @@Bufflehead said, a lot of people come on here for the first time a day or two after surgery asking all the same questions. But PLEASE do not hesitate to ask questions if you have them. I researched for hours a day every day for a couple of months pre-op and I still ended up with questions. Plus sometimes, you just want to commiserate or get some reassurance.

[Irelandlynne 19]

So I've been reading (reading and reading) this forum for the last month as I went through my consult and initial workups for surgery. Saw my doc Tuesday and he scheduled me for surgery Monday! Crazy less than a week, super excited and happy it's a short time on liquid diet, but today I'm FREAKInG out - second guessing my decisions, and basically scared to death. I've never had any surgery whatsoever, let alone something life altering. So, I just wants to share my date and finally chime in on something more than insurance lol

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I hope your surgery went well! Let us know how you did when you are able.

[rkmom0506 11]

So I've been reading (reading and reading) this forum for the last month as I went through my consult and initial workups for surgery. Saw my doc Tuesday and he scheduled me for surgery Monday! Crazy less than a week, super excited and happy it's a short time on liquid diet, but today I'm FREAKInG out - second guessing my decisions, and basically scared to death. I've never had any surgery whatsoever, let alone something life altering. So, I just wants to share my date and finally chime in on something more than insurance lol

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I hope your surgery went well! Let us know how you did when you are able.

Surgery went great. Only one incision at no catheter I'm so happy. Been up and walking to bathroom. Getting my first lap around the floor in A couple of hours. So good so far )

[Irelandlynne 19]

So I've been reading (reading and reading) this forum for the last month as I went through my consult and initial workups for surgery. Saw my doc Tuesday and he scheduled me for surgery Monday! Crazy less than a week, super excited and happy it's a short time on liquid diet, but today I'm FREAKInG out - second guessing my decisions, and basically scared to death. I've never had any surgery whatsoever, let alone something life altering. So, I just wants to share my date and finally chime in on something more than insurance lol

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I hope your surgery went well! Let us know how you did when you are able.

Surgery went great. Only one incision at no catheter I'm so happy. Been up and walking to bathroom. Getting my first lap around the floor in A couple of hours. So good so far )

So happy to hear it!! ????

[LindaLena 18]

Wow, you're awesome! Sounds like it was a breeze for you. Congrats! June 30th for me. Hope I'm a star patient like you.

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[rkmom0506 11]

Finally back home. Super sore hoping its up and up from here!

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[rkmom0506 11]

Wow, you're awesome! Sounds like it was a breeze for you. Congrats! June 30th for me. Hope I'm a star patient like you.

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Totally failed superstar status lol. Super nauseated and in pain while in hospital and both my iv lines blew! Glad to be home though!

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

great! keep us posted on how you're doing. for me that first month was the most difficult time. but it's WORTH IT.

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[JamieLogical 8,684]

Finally back home. Super sore hoping its up and up from here!

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It might be a rough couple of days. Just hang in there!