Ok, so my surgery is tentatively scheduled for Aug 27th providing there is a cancellation...if not it will be on Sept 3rd. I am wondering about a few things....maybe someone can help me.

First...are spicy foods ok after surgery. I have this spicy hot and sour broth I would love to eat during the clear liquids phase.

Second..I volunteered to coach my daughters U12 soccer team and there is no way of backing out and I have scheduled a practice 3 days after my surgery. Would it be unrealistic to think that I can go to the practice even if I am not active?

Third...my husband just got a great new job and cannot request time off until after the 90-day period. Is it too much to think I can drive myself to the surgery and back home? I live 2 and half hours from the hospital by the way.

I just have no clue as to how I am going to feel but I have been taking my vitamins, exercising and drinking 64plus oz of liquid and getting my 60plus grams of proteing every day.

Thoughts are appreciated

I dont know about too much, but 100% sure you wont be able to drive yourself. The anesthetic is pretty strong and you will be very sleepy/out of it for the rest of the day.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. As for your questions, here is my two cents....

1. Spicy foods maybe. .. you might find your tastes change. Try and see.

2. Soccer practice probably be able to go but you will have zero energy and my be hurting.

3. Drive yourself forget it, no hospital will release you without someone to release to. Do you have other family or a friend that could drive you?

Just my thoughts. Good luck.

Well, it appears my surgery is scheduled for September 3rd. I was a little bummed out because the other date was more convienent. Anyway, I had to attend a nutrition class at my surgeon's office and I learned quite a bit. I was told no spicy food for the first 30 days......so much for the hot/sour soup I bought. Also, my pre surgery (10 days before) routine is as follows:

Shower twice a day with anti-bacterial soap

Use Listerine 3 times a day to kill bacteria in mouth

No Birth Control pills

No Vitamins

No fish oil, garlic, ginger, cranberry supplaments

After Surgery the following:

Chewable Vitamin twice daily

Calcium Citrate 1200mg - 1500mg a day

Always drink hot lemon water in the morning first (also good for getting stuck food down)

64oz of liquid a day