I'm set up for February 4th. Seems like forever away. People keep telling me, "oh don't worry". It bugs me cause I'm not worried. What seems to keep popping in my head is, am I doing the right thing.

I would like to here what others are thinking, going through.

My Doctors plan is two days preop clear liquid, not 10 like I've been reading on here. Anyone else similar?

Thanks,

Kimo

It will be over and done with before you know it! it was my second surgery, but I still got really scared. I finally started to calm down when they put my IV in, and the bartender gave me my cocktail! Lol. Just know that there will be pain and discomfort afterward due to the gas that they pump you up with, but it does get better each day. Just do the breathing the want you to do, and walk as much as possible. That will help get the gas out! You will be just fine! These folks do it over and over again everyday so you can rest assured they know what their doing.

Thanks. I love hearing positive words.

has anyone bought any good blenders like the bullet or the ninja? want to buy one' date=' but just wanted to get some reviews first![/quote']

I just bought a general electric one from walmart that's the same thing....works just as well, and was cheaper.

Ulrika, when I had my daughter via c-section, I had a bit of a panic attack myself when the anesthesia worked its way up my body and I wasn't able to take in a full breath. Not fun!

has anyone bought any good blenders like the bullet or the ninja? want to buy one' date=' but just wanted to get some reviews first![/quote']

I love my ninja! Makes the best homemade protein shakes.

Surgery on Monday...getting nervous. Very scared. Any input on what to take with me??

Surgery on Monday...getting nervous. Very scared. Any input on what to take with me??

I'm right there with you!!! Mine is 0730 monday and I'm starting to freak a little. Just finished my shopping....soups, sf jello and pudding. Trying to keep busy....

I was sleeved yesterday and am home today. Dr. Feiz performed the surgey at Marina Del Rey hospital. Need;ess to say,

I am sore as hell, but walking helps rid the body of the air they use during the procedure.. Ironically, I weighed a pound more when I was dscharged than upon my arrival. The nurse conveyed that is perfectly normal, due to the amountof liquids they pump into you. See all of you in the post-op forums! Best of luck to all.

I just bought a general electric one from walmart that's the same thing....works just as well' date=' and was cheaper.[/quote']

thank you!!

I love my ninja! Makes the best homemade protein shakes.

thank you!! I think I'm gonna have to run to target and pick that up tomorrow!

has anyone bought any good blenders like the bullet or the ninja? want to buy one' date=' but just wanted to get some reviews first![/quote']

I've had the bullet for 6 or 7 years. I love it. I've made all shorts of protein shakes and smoothies will ice in them. I grind coffee with it. I've made hummus and the filling for pot stickers with it. I love that you can make the shakes in the cup you will drink it from. So if you can't tell I'm a huge fan of the bullet.

Thanks Tstorm...this has been the worst part....not even the food thing has been as bad as the no breathing thing! Hoping next week is better..

Did you hear back from the surgeon then? Maybe you need to go to er?

has anyone bought any good blenders like the bullet or the ninja? want to buy one' date=' but just wanted to get some reviews first![/quote']

I got the ninja for xmas and let me tell you nothing compares! Its got like ginsu knives and get crush anything! I use mine to even puree my foods, make shakes. My kids use it to make crushed icees! I like it due to the knives. Its got 4-6 blades (depending on the size...I have 3 diff sized ones). A lot of the other blenders have 4 small ones in the base and they dont really do much. That's just my opinon (:

P.s. my friend just picked up a smaller ninja/blender looking one at walmart gor $24.00

I got the ninja for xmas and let me tell you nothing compares! Its got like ginsu knives and get crush anything! I use mine to even puree my foods' date=' make shakes. My kids use it to make crushed icees! I like it due to the knives. Its got 4-6 blades (depending on the size...I have 3 diff sized ones). A lot of the other blenders have 4 small ones in the base and they dont really do much. That's just my opinon (:

(So check out the blades and you will see what I am talking about)

P.s. my friend just picked up a smaller ninja/blender looking one at walmart got 24.00 USC[/quote']

Did you hear back from the surgeon then? Maybe you need to go to er?

No, I haven't heard from him yet. I have already talked to him once about this because I was worried that with the fever I had a leak, and that's when he told me about the liquid on the lungs from anesthesia, but the next day it was FAR worse. However, today was better even though I am still having some trouble breathing. If I start to spike a fever again and feel like I can't breathe at all, then I will probably go to the er.