Scheduled for surgery on June 16th! It's starting to feel real now! Anyone else on the 16th?

My preop class is at 5:15 this evening

Great. Imvheaded to see anesthesigolist this morning. 18 more days

My Surgery is June 16th Pre-op on my birthday May 30th.. Glad to know I'm not alone yeah!!!

Mine is coming up on the 3rd and I'm getting scared and nervous..scared because I'm afraid of not shrinking my liver. I have had other surgeries so that's not a big deal for me.

I'm with u on the 16. Preop done today

Me too! June 16! So excited.. Though a bit worried about the after surgery diet.

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Yeah me too. We talked about that at preop today. Stillvconfused about when to start what foods

How long did take for ur insurance to approve ?? Just curios

My insurance approved me in 3 days. Then less than a week later I'm all scheduled! June 16th! It's starting to be real.

My insurance approved me in 3 days. Then less than a week later I'm all scheduled! June 16th! It's starting to be real.

I was approved in 48 hours! My surgeons office said "woah that was quick"!

Yeah me too. We talked about that at preop today. Stillvconfused about when to start what foods

They gave us a book at preop and told us what to eat every week . They also told us that if something doesn't sit well,go back to clear liquids for a day or 2.

I got my surgery date......June 10th. I am so excited!!!

I just tried my first protein shake. It wasn't so bad. I was able to get it down

<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?

I got my surgery date......June 10th. I am so excited!!!

I am also scheduled for the 10th of June!

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.