I spent the day doing all of my pre-op stuff. Dr visit, blood tests, ekg, pft, chest xray, nutrition class. Whew!

I had plenty of opportunities to ask questions and of course I thought of several on my way home. I'm hoping some of you can answer...

When can I eat popcorn? Ever?

How long do you have to wait to have sex? (blushing)

What should I wear to the hospital? I didn't know if a waistband would bother the incisions...

How soon can I take a shower after surgery?

I'm not a big fan of veggies and I mostly eat them raw. Any ideas of what might work? Can I dring the V8 juice that tastes like fruit juice?

I'm so excited to get started!

You can't eat popcorn until you are back on solids. But be careful you may find that this is a food that goes down way too easily.

You can have sex when you are ready and you feel comfortable. Don't let your partner pressure you if you don't feel up to it.

Wear something loose and comfortable. You might want to take a tank top instead of a bra as the bra can be uncomfortable on your incisions.

You can generally shower the next day but the Dr will instruct you on this.

V* juice is generally fine whilst you are on the liquid stage. After that you should be eating your calories not drinking them. You will find through a process of trail and error which foods do and don't work for you. But be very careful of raw carrots - they are notorious for getting stuck

i love diet v8 splash...no calories and tastes great!!

my doc told me I could not have the v8 fusion only the v8 juice. i got all that information today at my pre op surgery appt where i actually talk to the surgeon. they gave me a list of do's and dont's and a menu.