My oh my,

So...I had originally scheduled my surgery for this June with a surgeon here in UT. A great surgeon, but his cost was just as great, well as I have read, posted, and chatted with all of you I have had a change. I am scheduled to have surgery one month from today with Dr. Aceves! This is all really happening. I can't believe it.

Anna

That is great news Anna ... keep us posted.

Congrats Anna ! ! !

Anna,...congratulations!! You will love Dr. Aceves. He's just fantastic. Best wishes to you.

Yahoo! Anna is going to be a sleeve sister with us y'all!!!!!! Yippee for Anna! Doing the happy dance!!!!

Thanks ya'll. I am in a bit of a panic. I know at one point I read some excellent packng advice for Dr. Aceves and if anyone knows where that is. Also, what stuff would you guys recommmend having when you get home? I'm arranging having a full week off, do I need to have my Mama come take care of me? What would ya'll do?

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/1822-dr-aceves-information.html

Here's the best thread for pre & post op stuff with Dr. Aceves.

Tiff,

Thank you so much! You are my hero. I am so excited and the information was invaluable!

Thank you,

Anna

Congrat on getting your surgery date. I took my mom with me to help in the hospital. But didn't need any help when I got home. I live alone and just wanted to rest. If you have childern then the help might be good.

Brenda

Congratulations on your date...the time will be here before you know it!

Congratulations from me too! You will be in good hands with Dr. Aceves based upon what everyone says he's got the track record to back it up. Good for you.

Yay Anna!!! I'm very happy for you!! Good Luck with everything.

you are going to love it there! They all treat their patients so well and Dr. Campos is sleeved too.

I didn't need any help as I felt just great by the time I got home from the hospital. I hope you do too.

Things to have when you get home, are sf popsicles, and hopefully you'll be able to stand some sort of protien drink to get some Protein post op. A lot of people don't like Isopure, but it's full of protein and I didn't think it was all that bad. It's not anything I would want long term, but for 10 days on clear liquid, I could handle it.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any other questions. I adore Dr. Aceves and everyone at that hospital. I would love to go back just for a visit!

Congrats on getting your date! I had a very short pre-op time after deciding on and scheduling my surgery date. And ate everything in the world during those few short weeks! I am so glad I didn't have a longer time cause I prolly would have gained a bunch of weight! LOL

A couple of things I was also glad I brought with:

a small lightweight blankie, similar to the airline type, some airlines don't have them onboard any longer; I also used it as a "security/comfort" blanket to wrap up in after the surgery

a heating pad! threw it in as an afterthought. Saw it on someone else's list and figured I had room. Mostly just another security/comfort item, altho I did have some issues regulating my body temp so it was nice when I was freezing.

I traveled alone and was just fine. My carry on was very light and wheeled. I bribed some guy in front of me to put it in the storage bin on the flight. I did meet up with a couple of girls from this board tho - we all had surgery the same day. One was my roommate and the support was wonderful. Truly, do not overpack, especially clothes.

I have been able to work about 3 hours each day before getting very tired, one day I worked almost 6 hours. I do sit at a desk mostly and being self employed, can come and go as I need to.

At home, I spend alot of time in the recliner. My husband has been waiting on me when he is here but I could have easily been alone as well. If there are children in the house, much different story. My youngest is 15. For me, if someone is here, I feel like I have to talk to them and can't rest as much as I would like.

I have been following the Cornell Sleeve Surgery guidelines more than the more talked about liquid plans. I really needed the substance.

http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

Good Luck! This site is a great place to prepare for your surgery! Everyone has been wonderful in answering questions.

Edited February 26, 201016 yr by pnw218

Congratulations on your sleeve date Anna! I am so excited for you and look forward to having another sleeve sister!!! Please keep us posted...and yes...the date will be here sooner than you think! Good Luck!

Joann