The date is set...Aug 12th! Its been 7 months since my first appt...and here I am, scared, nervous and so excited. I'll be having hernia repair, bypass and gallbladder taken out in one shot. Anyone who had anything similar to those procedures, I'm super interested to hear of your recovery and how long before returning to work (though I realize everyone is different). I would love to buddy up with someone!

I am post op.

So, I'm doing ok now. Was having a lot of issues with the gas not passing and nausea. I have had very little pain medicine though. Hope all is well with you.

So mine went well! How are you doing??

I'm baack. Surgery on Monday, unfortunately lots of pain for me. (Why me?) I'm able to get things down pretty well, no throwing up. But I'm being careful not to eat something to cause that, because PAIN. So, I'm taking pain meds so I can move and get rid of said pain. Kinda gassy, guess that is a good sign. Still waiting on that end to wake up. My throat is really sore where they were working, it's hard to swallow-kinda just gurgles. I hope it's just swollen and not permanent. Everything looks good. Can't wait to get rid of the drain. Ugh! Sooo when will I be out of pain to walk normal? Any ideas?

I go Tuesday for pre op. Can't wait. Very excited!

I go Tuesday for pre op. Can't wait. Very excited!

Congrats! I am 2 days post op and feel pretty good. Stomach is sore and have a little gas but I make sure I am walking a lot.. Get out of bed as soon as you can. I was walking every hour right after surgery. Think that's why I didn't have to deal with real bad gas pains...

My surgery is in 8.5 hours. I'm a bundle of nerves. My stomach is gurgling and has been since 1 pm.

Anyone else who has already had their surgery, is this normal?

My pre-op appointments are tomorrow, so ready for this to happen. Tuesday can't come soon enough for the actual surgery.

My surgery is in 8.5 hours. I'm a bundle of nerves. My stomach is gurgling and has been since 1 pm. Anyone else who has already had their surgery, is this normal?

Just had my surgery 8/5 . Everything you are feeling is normal. I've had 4 other surgeries and was never nervous but this one had me on pins and needles. But come to find out I was worried for no reason. Pain is minimal and seem to be moving around a lot better than I had for the other times. I think for most of us the fear is that it won't work on us! But I know as long as I do what doc and nut say I will be a success and so will you!!! Let us know how things go as soon as you get a chance!

I am still in the hospital. I had surgery on Tuesday. I'm here so long to due to breathing problems and sinus congestion. BAD headache. But other than that, I'm fine. Hoping to go home tomorrow.

I know, they are only at a few grocery stores. I found mine at one nearby and bought three boxes of them

Going to have to look for these...my liquid diet is too boring.

Ahhh im august 12th too!!! So excited!

My pre-op went ok and doing the liquid diet - not as bad as I thought it would be. Surgery is set for the 13th. My last day at work was yesterday - spent the whole day with my mom and went shopping. This weekend is for my husband and daughter. I am stressed and scared but I am more worried about my husband - you can see the worry and stress in his face. He is my anchor that keeps me calm. He knows that this time it is higher risk than the first attempt but we both know it is necessary. Reading these threads keep me encouraged - thank you all.

Just had my surgery 8/5 . Everything you are feeling is normal. I've had 4 other surgeries and was never nervous but this one had me on pins and needles. But come to find out I was worried for no reason. Pain is minimal and seem to be moving around a lot better than I had for the other times. I think for most of us the fear is that it won't work on us! But I know as long as I do what doc and nut say I will be a success and so will you!!! Let us know how things go as soon as you get a chance!

Rooster, which surgery did you end up having?

You are going to do fine. It is a very stressful situation. But keep your head up and know that God is always in control!!! He will guide the hands of the surgical staff so that you will have a safe surgery. I'll keep you in my prayers.

My pre-op went ok and doing the liquid diet - not as bad as I thought it would be. Surgery is set for the 13th. My last day at work was yesterday - spent the whole day with my mom and went shopping. This weekend is for my husband and daughter. I am stressed and scared but I am more worried about my husband - you can see the worry and stress in his face. He is my anchor that keeps me calm. He knows that this time it is higher risk than the first attempt but we both know it is necessary. Reading these threads keep me encouraged - thank you all.

My pre-op went ok and doing the liquid diet - not as bad as I thought it would be. Surgery is set for the 13th. My last day at work was yesterday - spent the whole day with my mom and went shopping. This weekend is for my husband and daughter. I am stressed and scared but I am more worried about my husband - you can see the worry and stress in his face. He is my anchor that keeps me calm. He knows that this time it is higher risk than the first attempt but we both know it is necessary. Reading these threads keep me encouraged - thank you all.

In the end everyone will be happy! My husband is also worried, but I tell him this will benefit not only me, but the family too! I will be able to walk without panting, lower blood pressure and most of all live longer and healthy!!We are surgery twins! Mine is on the 13th of August as well! I realize I just responded to a old post a few minutes ago so I apologize! Lets keep in touch!! My name is Gabriela by the way! Nice to meet you!

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