Surgery Tomorrow - Less Than 10 Hours Away!!!

[jen043454 10]

I'm not sure how this snuck up on me, the way it did. I seemed to be totally fine and ready for this, and now today, I went "HOLY SMOKES! TOMORROW I GET SURGERY!"

I have been less than honest at work (told them that I was going out for surgery, but didn't disclose what for. I've had lympnodes removed in the past, so people assume that's what I'm having done again.) but feel this is for ME and not them, so no need to tell them what's going on. I'm not embarassed, but more or less, I don't think it's any of their business. I learned a very hard lesson during my last career, which is to keep a great distance between work and private life.

I digress - tomorrow is the big day. I'm right on schedule as far as weight loss, my insurance has given approval, I've stopped my Vitamins and suppliements, I did the liquid diet since Monday, and I'm scrubbed down with antibacterial soap.

Tomorrow, I need to be in the admitting room by 6am, and surgery is scheduled for 7. Since I've had anestesia before (for lymphnode removals) they aren't overly concerned with that, and I have my healthcare proxy (fiance) signed and he's coming with me.

I guess things are good to go, right?

So why am I suddenly so nervous that I can't sleep? LOL

I was told to wear comfy pajama bottoms, slip on shoes, and a shirt that I can zip or button up - (they don't want me having to lift my arms to put a shift over my head). No bra (yuck!) and clean undies (did they expect me to wear dirty ones???). I'm sure I'll be donning a wonderful hospital gown for the majority of my stay, and was told since I'm being discharged hours after surgery, to bring nothing with me.

Any words of advice before I head out tomorrow? I'm excited and nervous all rolled into one. This is the last time I'll weigh 298 lbs!

-Jen

[eyeononederland 27]

Good luck!!

[yadira 6]

hello, I wish you all the luck in the world. I will be banded on June 6th.......Take Pictures !........

[brooke33 7]

I'm not sure how this snuck up on me' date=' the way it did. I seemed to be totally fine and ready for this, and now today, I went "HOLY SMOKES! TOMORROW I GET SURGERY!"

I have been less than honest at work (told them that I was going out for surgery, but didn't disclose what for. I've had lympnodes removed in the past, so people assume that's what I'm having done again.) but feel this is for ME and not them, so no need to tell them what's going on. I'm not embarassed, but more or less, I don't think it's any of their business. I learned a very hard lesson during my last career, which is to keep a great distance between work and private life.

I digress - tomorrow is the big day. I'm right on schedule as far as weight loss, my insurance has given approval, I've stopped my Vitamins and suppliements, I did the liquid diet since Monday, and I'm scrubbed down with antibacterial soap.

Tomorrow, I need to be in the admitting room by 6am, and surgery is scheduled for 7. Since I've had anestesia before (for lymphnode removals) they aren't overly concerned with that, and I have my healthcare proxy (fiance) signed and he's coming with me.

I guess things are good to go, right?

So why am I suddenly so nervous that I can't sleep? LOL

I was told to wear comfy pajama bottoms, slip on shoes, and a shirt that I can zip or button up - (they don't want me having to lift my arms to put a shift over my head). No bra (yuck!) and clean undies (did they expect me to wear dirty ones???). I'm sure I'll be donning a wonderful hospital gown for the majority of my stay, and was told since I'm being discharged hours after surgery, to bring nothing with me.

Any words of advice before I head out tomorrow? I'm excited and nervous all rolled into one. This is the last time I'll weigh 298 lbs!

-Jen[/quote']

My surgeon told me to bring g pillow for car ride home so seatbelt doesn't hurt me. Good luck!

[SageTracey 608]

Good luck.

PS Nerves are normal. You will be fine.

[Heathermarie0407 67]

Tell your fiancé to take care of anything he needs to before or during surgery, your not going to want to wait around while he say.. Waits at the captain ds window for ten minutes :/ also take you pain medicine with you. Listen to the nurses and get up and walk as soon and as much as you can. It's going to Hurt but it really helps

[erin313 44]

Good luck to you!

[Imanurse 27]

Best of luck!!

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[Lilbelly 31]

I am sending you best wishes & that you heal quickly and have an easy time of it all! Please report back to us so we can hear how you make out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jen043454 10]

Thanks for the well wishes and good vibes, ladies.

The actual banding surgery took about an hour, there was 2 hours of recovery, and then I was sent home.

I've spend the past 12 hours at home, in some pretty intense pain. The gas they used is in my shoulders, and I was told by the surgeon that "walking it out would help". A lot easier said than done when it hurts to just breathe!

I do have pain meds, but couldn't take my last dose because I had an exam for school. (which I barely passed.) I'm settling down on the couch and getting ready to take my night dose and try and get some sleep. I do really wish I had a recliner though. Getting up and down off the couch makes my incisions really hurt

On a pain scale, I'd say that I'm a pretty constant 6, down from an 8 earlier. I'm okay with that though and I'm sure when I take the pain pill in a few minutes I'll be feeling better soon.

Still seems odd to think I'm done, I'm banded!

[Tricia39 22]

Congrats, rest and take it easy

****DIVALICIOUS****