Hi All - My surgery is scheduled for Monday and I'm really ready for this. I've been pretty good with the 2 week pre-op diet. I did fudge a little bit but in the scheme of things, that cheat was nothing. Guess what? I ate some plain greek yogurt in place of a shake a couple of times and I had some tomato Soup just for a change - These items were not on the sheet. Even so, I've lost 15 pounds in 11 days. Not bad for someone who usually takes 2 months to lose 5 pounds! Anyway, any advice on how to prepare for Monday, what should I take with me to the hospital? what should I have ready at home? Will I need much help and for how long? I live alone and have a little dog. Anything will be appreciated, prayers too.

B.

Hi B. congrats on the weight loss, that is great -ecspecially in that time frame! No worries about "fudging" you have done well.

I will send up prayers and I wish you a safe surgery and a speedy, painfree as possible recovery!

Keep us posted :Dancing_wub:

I'm scheduled for July 4, gastric plication with dr. Ponce de leon, I have read you should take : Gas-X strips and Sleep-Ease strips.......I think you will be fine when you get home, get some treats for your faithful little dog who will be your best companion during that time..

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Hi All - My surgery is scheduled for Monday and I'm really ready for this. I've been pretty good with the 2 week pre-op diet. I did fudge a little bit but in the scheme of things, that cheat was nothing. Guess what? I ate some plain greek yogurt in place of a shake a couple of times and I had some tomato soup just for a change - These items were not on the sheet. Even so, I've lost 15 pounds in 11 days. Not bad for someone who usually takes 2 months to lose 5 pounds! Anyway, any advice on how to prepare for Monday, what should I take with me to the hospital? what should I have ready at home? Will I need much help and for how long? I live alone and have a little dog. Anything will be appreciated, prayers too.

B.

B.,

I am scheduled the day after you.

I am taking my crocs so I have some slip on shoes so I do not have to bend over when they want me to go on walks also taking loose fitting clothes so the I do not have to stay in the gown as long (I respect the world and it should not have to see my backside). I will also be taking a chronicles of Amber book that I got at half price book store and taking my iPhone w/ headphones for music and watching Netflix, I will also probably bring a toothbrush (I am not eating, but who knows what my breath will be like - and everything else is a no-no... As far as a hairbrush goes - I do not need one lol, but you might want one for your trip home.

I think everyone's recovery period is different - my surgeon (and everything I have read on here) is the more you excercise and move before surgery the quicker your recovery will be. My doctor also told me it is not so much the pain per se that is the tough part of the recovery, it is the adjustment to the calorie restrictions - we will be very tired the first few weeks and then find we have more energy than we did prior to surgery once our bodies accomodate.

I will pray for you on Monday that you have a succesful surgery and a recovery that surprises you in how easy it actually was!

Good luck on Monday!

Thanks all for your kind and encouraging words. I'll let you know how it goes! Ciao!

How exciting! You are doing excellent with the pre-op…hell, I ate a hamburger during mine.

All I took was my photo ID/insurance card, my phone (downloaded with Pandora), my pillow and a ponytail holder. The only thing I wished I’d brought was my wide-toothed comb b/c I can’t even get those little ones through my curly mop. Be sure to wear comfy, loose clothes…and no need for a change of clothes b/c you won’t wear them long after arrival, and they’ll be packed into a bag for the return home. Some people bring their own pajamas but to me, with the IV tubing and all it’s easier to wear the gown.

For home I just made sure I had skim milk, Protein powders, G2 (Gatorade), yogurt, pudding, cream Soups, and ice made for Protein shakes. I wasn’t sure if I would have enough but now with 5 days left of liquids I know there was more than enough.

Hi All - My surgery is scheduled for Monday and I'm really ready for this. I've been pretty good with the 2 week pre-op diet. I did fudge a little bit but in the scheme of things, that cheat was nothing. Guess what? I ate some plain greek yogurt in place of a shake a couple of times and I had some tomato soup just for a change - These items were not on the sheet. Even so, I've lost 15 pounds in 11 days. Not bad for someone who usually takes 2 months to lose 5 pounds! Anyway, any advice on how to prepare for Monday, what should I take with me to the hospital? what should I have ready at home? Will I need much help and for how long? I live alone and have a little dog. Anything will be appreciated, prayers too.

B.