GOOD MORNING,

As of today I'm 30 days out from the big day. Nov 10, 2010.. Any suggestion on what to do to be more prepared ?

I have been working on have the weight surgery but once it came time to start i would back down and not keep my appointments. Final I gave got so close I can't never sleep. I was approved in Aug 15, 2010 but have to schedule in Nov becasue of my work schedule and disablty requriments. I'm happy but a little scared at the same time. I'm returning 40 in May and I'm hoping I will be 100 lbs little . Wish me luck and Good luck to all who had your surgery already. Please advise me with any help what will make this life changing for me easy as possible.

Good Morning,

Melinda

Well definitely it would be a good idea to stock up on all the necessary food items you will need post op. Likely you won't feel up to shopping for them after. Get your broths, SF popsicles... all that good stuff. You should get a list from your Surgeon's Office.

Get some comfy clothes/bras/panties/pajamas for you to lounge in. Dont get anything form fitting, it will be uncomfortable around your incision areas.

Get some wound dressings for your incisions.

Get a heating pad! It will help with the pain.

Get some liquid Tylenol. It will help when you don't need the pharmacy strength drugs they give you.

Get some OTC sleeping pills. They will help you get some sleep. I found it kinda difficult to sleep post surgery... now it seems like I never want to wake up! LOL

Get some OTC PPI's too. Your stomach will churn and hurt with the acids, and this will prove to be extremely helpful.

But last but not least... bring your positive sunny side with you. This surgery is tough, but I"m sure you're tougher right? :-)

Good luck to you!