As a preop newbie reading journals of people going through surgery gave me a way better idea of what to expect and now its finally my turn. My surgery is in a few hours and im hoping to give the best insight I can. Im on my way to the hospital now and im feeling really nervous. Im hopeful though! Ive been on a 3 day liquid diet which was what my doctor had prescribed. Its raining today and I love the rain ill update as soon as im able after surgery! Send prayers my way!!

((HUGS)) Prayer sent!

Best of luck to you!!! Good vibes sent your way.

Best of luck Katt! I am sure everything will go as planned. Let us know how you get on!

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Congrats! It's going to be great -- you will wake up to your new journey. Good luck

Best of luck to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery!!!

Good luck! Keep us posted.

Go Katt go! Best of luck!

Okay guys.... surgery lasted about an hour and waking up immediately after was very painful. It felt like my back and chest were in a vice. Do yourself a fqvor and ask for a heating pad as soon as you are able. Falling asleep while typing this so im gonna make it short. Thank you all for your amazing support. The power of your prayers and kind words helped me through a very scary day.

Congrats and rest up!

Your journey is just beginning! Very excited for u! Feel better soon!

Update- my back is killing me I think its 60 from pressure and 40 percent that im unable to get comfortable. I sent my boyfriend to get a back massager..which feels good on the pressure pains. Going into this I want sure how much discomfort I would have..I had this idea that I would be medicated and comfortable, but there is only so much they can do. Still no fluids but im not missing food! More to come!

Hoping all went well and awaiting your updates! :-)

Its very true when they say every hour you get better. I feel very week and extremely uncomfortable but my pressue pains are gone from yesterday. I havnt slept more than 1 hour at a time and I seem to be reacting to my pain meds a but with itching all over. Ive started to feel my insicion pains more. So the first night has been a little rough but more uncomfortable than anything else. Ill let you know how tomorrow goes!

Congrats and good luck!!

Really rough first night! I was really behind on pain management because I stoppes pushing my PCA to avoid tge itching. The hospital bed is the worst part of it all..I cant get comfortable and trying to find the right stop has hurt my incisions. Ive started drinking but I feel full instantly. I could handle the pain in mu abdomen if it wasnt for the pain in mu back!!