Nesting before surgery

[ASBgirl 53]

I am finding that in the weeks before my surgery I am nesting like I did when I was pregnant waiting for the baby. Cleaning out closets, Steaming the carpets, Redecorating a bit. I guess maybe it is a way to keep myself busy as I wait for the big date! Did anyone else do this??

[fatBgone 6]

I am finding that in the weeks before my surgery I am nesting like I did when I was pregnant waiting for the baby. Cleaning out closets, Steaming the carpets, Redecorating a bit. I guess maybe it is a way to keep myself busy as I wait for the big date! Did anyone else do this??

I'm not nesting so much as trying to prepare for my new eating. I bought a new blender, have been trying all kinds of liquid Protein, stocking up on Jello, that sort of thing. Would you come to my house and that cleaning thing????

[ASBgirl 53]

I'm not nesting so much as trying to prepare for my new eating. I bought a new blender, have been trying all kinds of liquid Protein, stocking up on Jello, that sort of thing. Would you come to my house and that cleaning thing????

Ha! If I get mine all done and do not know what to do next I just may come to your house.

I am doing the prep thing too. Have a fridge full of Protein shakes. Ordered Jello and Soups from Bariatric Choice. I keep trying to stop myself from packing my hospital bag with all the things suggested by people on this site. My surgery is April 19th so I think I need not pack yet but I so want to! Just finding myself a bit obsessive during all this or lets just call it prepared not obsessed!!

[Tiffykins 672]

I don't believe there such a thing as being over-prepared, and YES, I nested big time before my revision. My in-laws were coming to stay with me since my husband was deployed so not only did I have to prepare for surgery, I had to prepare for in-laws staying with me for 2 weeks. Talk about cleaning and organizing obsessively.

My biggest suggestion for packing for the hospital is pack LIGHTLY. For me, lip balm/chapstick/lip moisturizer and smelly good body lotion was essential. I also have to have my make-up. I don't care what anyone says being able to put on my face made me immediately feel better. Honestly, I could have skipped the shower as long as I had on my mascara LOL. Okay so maybe not skip the shower, but make-up and body lotion makes a world of difference in how I feel.

[quints 1]

I don't believe there such a thing as being over-prepared, and YES, I nested big time before my revision. My in-laws were coming to stay with me since my husband was deployed so not only did I have to prepare for surgery, I had to prepare for in-laws staying with me for 2 weeks. Talk about cleaning and organizing obsessively.

My biggest suggestion for packing for the hospital is pack LIGHTLY. For me, lip balm/chapstick/lip moisturizer and smelly good body lotion was essential. I also have to have my make-up. I don't care what anyone says being able to put on my face made me immediately feel better. Honestly, I could have skipped the shower as long as I had on my mascara LOL. Okay so maybe not skip the shower, but make-up and body lotion makes a world of difference in how I feel.

haHaha.. so true!

[chilo1 62]

Yep, I did the same nesting , just like when I was about to give birth! I agree with Tiff, make up, moisturiser, perfume, take things that will make you feel and smell nice! I also had a manicure and pedicure before going into hospital just like I did before giving birth, as well as waxing my waxable bits, call me weird but hey!

[sarahh1828 4]

That's the perfect description. lol. I was just thinking an early spring cleaning, but yes nesting sounds right. I'm due to start my preop diet Thursday, so my goal is to deep clean every room by wednesday, so it'll all be done while I have the energy to do it.

[kelli 3]

Ya I've been going through the same thing, painting attempting to clean out the closets and ready myself for the smaller clothes..

cooking meals and freezing them. the whole nine...keeps my mind off the wait..

[Saved By The Sleeve 22]

I cleaned out my closet BIG time LOL. Being that I was getting sleeved in March, I got rid of all of my winter clothes and took them to the Goodwill. It was a sweet farewell so to speak. I can't wait to shop for all new winter clothes. Well, for the first time in years I am excited about shopping for a winter wardrobe, knowing that I will be a lot smaller.

[italianmama41 4]

I'm being sleeved in the AM -- and boy, did I go crazy cleaning the house and doing all the laundry this past weekend!! I figured I'd be looking at it enough in the coming days, so why not??? So I guess I had big time nesting!!

[kelli 3]

I'm being sleeved in the AM -- and boy, did I go crazy cleaning the house and doing all the laundry this past weekend!! I figured I'd be looking at it enough in the coming days, so why not??? So I guess I had big time nesting!!

please keep us posted...best of luck...

[kelli 3]

do you think the guys go through this lol I bet not!

[ASBgirl 53]

do you think the guys go through this lol I bet not!

Ha! I am doubting the guys do it...no offense guys! Glad to hear that I am not the only one who is being ultra prepared !

[Margaret 4]

Me, too! Mine is April 8th and I have cleaning down to a science. It's just like nesting before a baby. I'm stockpiling Protein Drinks, etc as if stores won't be open for months, etc. Love to see I'm not too weird in that regard!

I am finding that in the weeks before my surgery I am nesting like I did when I was pregnant waiting for the baby. Cleaning out closets, Steaming the carpets, Redecorating a bit. I guess maybe it is a way to keep myself busy as I wait for the big date! Did anyone else do this??