Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

ok, everytime I go to the store to try to get vitamins I get LOST and overwhemled..what is everyone else buying? I dont have any of the post op clear liquid foods in my house for after surgery yet, the only thing I can think of right now is surgery is on Thursday, I need to color my hair , get a pedicure, manicure and dye my hair and oh yeah get my eyebrow done.. why? b/c whay happens if if I die during surgery, I dont want to look like crap when my family has to see me.. WTF is wrong with me... OMG!! am i stressed or what..

Lilli' date=' glad to see we are right there together for surgery. Are you doing a pre-op diet? I started my liquid diet today... Blah! Surgery is right around the corner...

Jessica[/quote']

Not really Jessica. The only thing I was told to do was stick to my weight watchers just lower my points to 30. But ive been under that and I am past my goal weight for surgery. I mean Ive incorporated a shake or two on my own but thats about it.

Hi, Im having surgery this wed, 9/12 and Im so nervous. I can't believe its finally here!

Good luck and enjoy your new journey to everyone who is having surgery this week!!

Tomorrow I go to the dietician and find out when I start the liquid diet and the last details. I can't believe the days are going by so fast.

ok' date=' everytime I go to the store to try to get vitamins I get LOST and overwhemled..what is everyone else buying? I dont have any of the post op clear liquid foods in my house for after surgery yet, the only thing I can think of right now is surgery is on Thursday, I need to color my hair , get a pedicure, manicure and dye my hair and oh yeah get my eyebrow done.. why? b/c whay happens if if I die during surgery, I dont want to look like crap when my family has to see me.. WTF is wrong with me... OMG!! am i stressed or what..[/quote']

How sad is I been thinking the same . My surgery is also Tuesday . I went and bought isopure 40 grams of protein should get me through . I also have not bought any vitamins I think you start after your 1 week

Hi' date=' Im having surgery this wed, 9/12 and Im so nervous. I can't believe its finally here![/quote']

I know in Tuesday yikes

My doctor said its gas pain..and i have lots of crap im coughing up from my lungs...which he said is from my lungs being partially deflated during surgery stuff kinda settles. He says normal..i say it feels like a elephant is sitting on my chest..it hurts to breath and hurts to do anything really. I also had a hiadal hernia repaired which i am thinking could be the source of some of.my pain.

For those of you post op...how are you doing? Liquid diets not too bad except i am so thirsty and its so hard for me to get that thirsty feel satisfied at 1ounce every 15 min. Lol im not really hungry..and the suger free popcicles have become.my very good friend.

When did you have your surgery ? Over all how do you feel ? On a scale of 1 to 10

So i had surgery on the 4th...im 5 days post op now. Ive been in so much pain especially under my left rib cage. I think its gas....i havent had a bowel movement either. My surgeon said all clear liquids till i see him. Food doesnt even sound appealing to me. Just drinking ice water...cranberry, diet snapple jello and sf popsicles. Im kinda scared when i have to start the soft foods..lol. but on a good note im down 12 pounds in those 5 days.

So i had surgery on the 4th...im 5 days post op now. Ive been in so much pain especially under my left rib cage. I think its gas....i havent had a bowel movement either. My surgeon said all clear liquids till i see him. Food doesnt even sound appealing to me. Just drinking ice water...cranberry' date=' diet snapple jello and sf popsicles. Im kinda scared when i have to start the soft foods..lol. but on a good note im down 12 pounds in those 5 days.[/quote']

So the pain is from the gas you think ? Have you been walking

Isla and lydia we r surgery buddies!!! My time is set for 11am. I've been on a "4 protein shakes a day and only raw veggies" pre-op diet since 8/29 and Im so sick of it. Haven't been feeling too good at all, headaches, bloated and gas. Not to mention very irritable!!! Im excited, but very nervous too. I am married and have 2 boys, 7 & 9. I am turning 40 on 9/25. How bout u?

Yes ive been walking not alot though cause my back starts hurting really bad. I have my follow up on the 13th and to get the staples out so hopefully that will help

Yes ive been walking not alot though cause my back starts hurting really bad. I have my follow up on the 13th and to get the staples out so hopefully that will help

Well I hope you feel better . So you had open rny ?

I had rny but not open. The laprascopy..however u spell it

On my way to the hospital!! Praying for everyone else having surgery today. If you could please say a prayer for me and the surgical team, I'd be very grateful!! I will check in as soon as I'm able. LET'S DO THIS!!! xoxo

On my way to the hospital!! Praying for everyone else having surgery today. If you could please say a prayer for me and the surgical team' date=' I'd be very grateful!! I will check in as soon as I'm able. LET'S DO THIS!!! xoxo[/quote']

Good luck.praying for you