HEY EVERYONE.. MY NAME IS T.. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME TIPS ON PREPARING FOR THE SURGERY THAT I HAVE COMING UP. THE END OF OCTOBER. I AM NERVOUS & EXCITED. THIS IS KIND OF A BIG DECISION FOR ME. BUT I'M READY FOR THE CHANGE

NERVOUS & EXCITED. READY FOR THE CHANGE

TSB

welcome, welcome

another newbie to add to the club

WLS coming up end of next month

thats terrific

the excited/scared/nerves - all these plus many more emotions are totally normal

been there, done that

read the boards here

you'll see great questions/discussions about things you must know

when you speak to your surgeon/NUT - always be prepared with a list of questions

write down all the info you can get

do research online - get more facts about the sleeve

watch utube - you'll see/hear many interesting stories

get what you need immediately post op

broth, sugar free popsicles

try and find a Protein Shake you like - but don't buy too much

taste buds change post surgery - and all of a sudden you might not like the drink anymore

you will need to stop drinking soda

practice getting used to that

also practice not eating with your meals - very, very important

work on not drinking for up to an hour after you eat

drink as much Water a day as you can (64 oz)

working on these "simple" things will be helpful

see you around the neighborhood

good luck next month

speedy recovery

kathy

Welcome!