Hey Everyone

Ok reality hit! I had to have my Mums rings cut off today in readyness for my surgery on tuesday. It made me feel sad as i have never taken them off in 15yrs and frightened as it dawned on me it really is going to happen very soon! I am having the plication in prague i have pre ops monday 22nd then the actual op tuesday.

I am going through the phase of not being able to get off to sleep as its on my mind. Then as soon as i wake up POW!!!!!

Any advice would be so gratefully recieved.

love caroline

Hey Everyone

Ok reality hit! I had to have my Mums rings cut off today in readyness for my surgery on tuesday. It made me feel sad as i have never taken them off in 15yrs and frightened as it dawned on me it really is going to happen very soon! I am having the plication in prague i have pre ops monday 22nd then the actual op tuesday.

I am going through the phase of not being able to get off to sleep as its on my mind. Then as soon as i wake up POW!!!!!

Any advice would be so gratefully recieved.

love caroline

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Keep thinking positive and get ready for a new you

ok 4 days to go! I was still awake at 2am this morning. Its not like a normal operation right? where when its over its a relief and you can sit up and have a cup of tea and know your over the worst!!!! i can do this i can do this!!!!

lol you'll be fine and I think your positive energy and excitement for losing the weight will make it even more easier.

You won't be having a cup of anything anytime soon. They will provide a plate with protein and clear soon and give you tiny cups to measure everything you eat. It's in the MLs. Also the first week for some isn't the easiest but its also true what everyone here says. It does get better and then you'll have that tea )!

How long do you get to stay there after your surgery?

Helloooooooo I did it! Was scary especially being in Prague and not much English. At times it was overwhelming and I broke down once when this elderly dr wanted to do an endoscopy without sedation. Well he didn't seem to understand that huge hose thing was not going to fit down my throat. Lets just say he soon gave up and refused to speak only to say go!! Ops!!

Also I was taken straight into the operating theatre and prepped in there I was trussed up and no one spoke English until the anethathist decided to show up!!! This is just not what they do in the UK so i was frightened but decided at this point to act like a mute!! I have to say obv don't rem much about the first day and night but really the only pain was my point of entry where my drain was. Now we are day 3 and I am just dandy I can drink this lemon tea they got some clear broth then some baby food fruit then some spinach soup which had a thicker consistency. I even had had a few sips of coffee. I fly back to UK tomorrow that makes 5 days in hospital then jersey Channel Islands back to my family Sunday.

If I can help or give advice to anyone regarding emotions ect please post me.

Equally if anyone has any advice I would so appreciate it.

Lots of love

Helloooooooo I did it! Was scary especially being in Prague and not much English. At times it was overwhelming and I broke down once when this elderly dr wanted to do an endoscopy without sedation. Well he didn't seem to understand that huge hose thing was not going to fit down my throat. Lets just say he soon gave up and refused to speak only to say go!! Ops!!

Also I was taken straight into the operating theatre and prepped in there I was trussed up and no one spoke English until the anethathist decided to show up!!! This is just not what they do in the UK so i was frightened but decided at this point to act like a mute!! I have to say obv don't rem much about the first day and night but really the only pain was my point of entry where my drain was. Now we are day 3 and I am just dandy I can drink this lemon tea they got some clear broth then some baby food fruit then some spinach soup which had a thicker consistency. I even had had a few sips of coffee. I fly back to UK tomorrow that makes 5 days in hospital then jersey Channel Islands back to my family Sunday.

If I can help or give advice to anyone regarding emotions ect please post me.

Equally if anyone has any advice I would so appreciate it.

Lots of love

Yaaaaaay congrats! Glad everything went well, wishing u a speedy recovery