CrazyJaney

Okay, firstly, I love the name McButterpants! Secondly, how could you know exactly how I'm feeling? Just knowing these feelings are normal (anxiety, thinking about food all the time) is really helping me move through the stages of preop-ness. I was so hesitant to get on these message boards, but I'm so glad I did! Thank you to everyone, this is really a great community.

Pre-op and trying to be faithful to my suppliments. I'm finding I have a very annoying metallic taste in my mouth after I take Calcium Citrate. Anyone have any advice? I've switched brands and it does help a little but they aren't the "citrate" kind so I'm not sure it is strong enough. If you have one (citrate) you've tried, let me know.

I'm pre-op but I've had several surgeries. I'm most worried about post op nausea. I've had a catheter (in fact, came home with one a few years ago) and it's not that big of a deal. You won't know it goes in. My doc says it will be similar to my gallbladder as far as the pain. That was not bad at all. The fatigue and diet issues will be much harder but otherwise, I'm hoping I do well. The more you get up, the easier it gets -at least from prior surgeries.

Mid to late January for me. Getting excited and scared. Still waiting for my CPAP. Need a few more appointments but hoping everything gets approved.