michellebernal1

Hi!! I'm scheduled for July 1st so I'll be in the early group. I'm the same way scared and extremely excited!! I'm excited to finally be able to keep up with my kids!! Good luck to all of you.

Michelle, 26 mother of 3 kiddos. I'll be sleeved July 1st and super excited!! I'll finally be able to keep up with my kids and play at the park!!

I totally agree, do not skip your meals and drink a lot of Water. Try doing a little of walking to burn a couple of calories and get water weight out.

I totally agree, do not skip your meals and drink a lot of Water. Try doing a little of walking to burn a couple of calories and get water weight out.

Thank you so much Kathy! I am married and my husband can help a little because he works at night and sleeps in the morning. I'll look into asking my mother-in law for the help with the kids. Thank you so much for your help and positive attitude because surgery is kinda scary!!

@@michellebernal1
congrats on "kicking the soda habit "
firm believer in following the rules (99.999% of the time)
for a while after surgery, you are not allowed to lift a certain amount of weight
check with your NUT - she will tell you the weight limit
this in your case refers to your cutie kids
don't lift them too soon, go with your doc/NUTS directions
the 5 year old twins would probably love you to pick them up periodically with your hugs
nut "might" tell you they weigh too much for you to lift immediately PO
the two year old is also probably too heavy early PO
we all recover from surgery differently
you might have an "uneventful" recovery, no problems
that would be great
but keep your eyes open always!!!! it might not always be peaches and cream
i think its ok to sometimes "expect/prepare" for the worst - hope for the best
do you live alone with your cutie kids????
hubby, boyfriend, mom (other family) can they stay with you to help with the kids???
you must not overdue!!!!
you will just have had major surgery
don't be too proud to ask/accept help from others
i'll be happy to come over to help per your request
just mail me a round way ticket
$5,00.00 spending money
i'll bring my Water btl and swim suit
your twins will gradually notice good changes in you
you will/should feel better/healthier
you will/should feel more confident to be outside with them "playing"
no more sitting on the side lines watching life go by, or sitting on the bench
kids are aware of changes in people
(ie their mom losing weight, being more active, happier etc)
take care bud
good luck with surgery
thoughts for a speedy/healthy recovery
kathy

Hi everyone! I am finally scheduled for surgery on July 1st and am trying to get mentally prepared for everything. I finally was able to give up soda after it being a huge addiction for me and I'm so proud of accomplishing it! My biggest worry though are my children. I have twins that are 5 and a little 2 year old. How will this surgery affect my children? What can I expect right after surgery? Should I get help right after or will I be able to do it myself? Any parents out there that can help me out?