vachick64

Hello to all of my March surgery buddies. I have been so inspired reading all of your posts. I have a little over a week left before my surgery (March 19th) and I am excited and extremely nervous at the same time. I have gotten used to my pre-op diet and I have lost another 5 lbs in the past week. I am grateful that my physician allows me to have more than just liquids during this time. I had some headaches for the first few days but I am getting better everyday. I really miss my morning cup of coffee though I have my pre-op appointment on Monday and I think that it may become even more "real" for me then. I can't wait to hear from some of our March buddies that have already had surgery. I pray for them everyday.

I know what u mean. My incision under my left breast is killing me. So I have been putting ice on it. That helped me out

My stomach sounds like old plumbing that needs repair and draino lol gurgle splash glurp!

Getting up and moving is the best thing to do.
Take your pain medicine don't wait till its out of control. Try to take as your doctor for a few days. Like if its every six hours then take it every six hours to stay on top of your pain. Make sure you take medicine so you can poop lol pain medicine can cause major Constipation.< /p>

Stay strong Mont. I go in Monday morn at 6AM. Surgery at 8. You can do it n ill b right there with ya.
And thanks for all the honest feedback on the pain. I've already told my doc I'm a big baby when it comes to pain (but I guess most of you gals think that about all us guys). Gotta admit the pain really scares me but knowing its getting better really helps.

Hello To All March RNY folks,
I can not believe this, at 5:00pm today I got a call from my surgeon's office and finally my insurance gave the go ahead. I am having my surgery this coming Monday, March 11th. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I cannot believe this but after 3 years of going back and forth it is going to come true. I amso ready for a new life. My knee's are hurting me all the time and I am just sick and tired of the person I see in the mirror each day. I hope everything goes well for me. I have 3 days to surgery day. I am having trouble slleeping. I better get my overnight bag ready on Saturday. Good Luck to all my March buddies. I hope to hear about each of your journeys. Have a great weekend.

Hey ya'll I'm heading to the hospital...7:00 table time so ill be on the flip side by lunch time ill post when I can!!

Well end of pre-op diet day 1, tomorrow brings a whole set of new challenges. But I will get through them one day at a time. 8 sleeps till surgery. Good luck to all those having there op today.

No problem . Wishing u lots of luck! Remember we are just a quick type/text away

I found this in another post and thought it may help some of us. There is an app called 'rxmind me' that is available I know for iPhone and I think for android. You can set reminders for your pills on it. Also saw another app called waterlogged to track Water.< /p>

I went o the Vitamin Shoppe yesterday and bought about 6 different favors of pre-made shakes they have them in the refrigerator section and you an buy one at a time. Also bought samples from unjury and Syntrax nectar. vS carries the big jug of nectar but was afraid to commit to anything 5 lbs or over until I actually tasted it.
Also just found out that Gatorade has Protein drinks...might have to check them out as well!
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Next on deck ... RoxyFoxy, jen2013 & vachick!!! So excited for each of you. I will be praying for you to have peace, your surgeons and to recover quickly!! Best wishes!

I created a POST op area for us Magnificent March folks under the Post Op thread... hopefully we can soon find out how are friends are doing.
See : March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

I hope our people who went in today are doing well!!!

Well It's official. I will be going in on the 11th for pre-op, and they will do my op in the morning of the 12th March.
I am so flippen excited!!

May God watch over those of you having surgery today. Praying you guys have a succesful ssurgery and an uncomplicated recovery! See you on the other side!

Really hoping I can tolerate since it is a good source of Protein and to break up the beef and chicken monotony! I'm such a picky eater...another reason I'm so nervousness about getting the operation.
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Mine too! And keep the prayers coming for the 3 March 5th patients: Foxy Roxy, Jen and myself as we try to get thru out last day of our "old life"!!
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Last full night sleep as I don't anticipate sleeping much tomorrow night, before surgery. Best wishes to my surgery buddies Jen and FoxyRoxy!!
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Good luck to all my March buddies coming up to surgery day. Hang in there only a few more days left to go. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

Sent mine back I can't wait to start.