June 16th!

[Lorainsatx 31]

Hey junies! I was done in May but want to give ya a few tips.. I suggest taking 3/4 bottle of Miralax morning before surgery.. Clean yourself out good.. Most issues are with BM after surgery by doing that it's one less painful issue.. Also have the following at home for when you get there: Gas x strips or chewables Unisom strips (I don't sleep well) Bottle with a Snap lid so you can sip through the night.. Some suggest a heating pad (I'm in meno hell no) Comfy loose clothing I can't wear a bra since one of the Owies is on my bra line just an FYI Crystal light all different flavors Sf pops Broths For the hospital I suggest: Phone charger with extension cord Chapstick Loose clothing Slippers Baby wipes and all shower essentials (I showered the morning after at the hospital) When you get out of surgery WALK!! You will appreciate why.. Walking helps release the gas.. Also while in bed turn from side to side thoroughout your stay. Do not stay on your back. Yes you can sleep on your side.. It's a smidge uncomfortable at first but the gas just comes out easily by going back and forth. Ok I hope that helps everyone. Wish someone had told me lol good luck!!!

This is all such good information. I am an RN with a pretty good understanding of this whole process abut your tips are very helpful. My surgery is June 10 th and I am beyond excited! How have you done so far? Is your activity level back to normal? I work at a desk job and am only taking a week off.... I can take more if I need it.

[dcostella 14]

I just mixed it with almond milk and 1/2 a banana. It was the chocolate flavored from Wal Mart.

<p>I just tried my first Protein Shake. It wasn't so bad. I was able to get it down </p>

What did it taste like? Did you mix anything in? Add anything to it? Make it a smoothie?

[Lorainsatx 31]

Anyone elapse out there need cardiac clearance? I had EKG today.... Showed occasional PVCs and possible atrial enlargement. Now I am a little worried. See cardiologist tomorrow A M.

[mtibodo1 4]

I am also scheduled for June 16th! Can't wait!

[mtibodo1 4]

same here! Good luck!!! Can't wait! June 16th!

[Tori Joseph 19]

I'm having surgery on 16th also

[hannysgrammy 42]

I'm June 16 also

[cutiepieinchi 158]

12 days and counting!!

[hannysgrammy 42]

I'm counting 11 . not counting surgery days

[hannysgrammy 42]

I'm having a really hard time with 4 shakes a day on preop

[Writerjennifer 107]

The liquid diet bites. I wish I had thought to find some flavor other than chocolate. lol. I am even considering eating some broccoli just to be able to chew and have salt.

[hannysgrammy 42]

Yes it does I bought chic.strawberry and vanilla . I had brocilli steamed yesterday

[HelenaMarie83 74]

5 DAYS!!!!!

[cutiepieinchi 158]

5 DAYS!!!!!

I can't believe it..eek!!!

[swedishfish1020 59]

5 DAYS!!!!!

Yay! You're almost there. I had my surgery May 29th with Dr. Grinberg. He's awesome.