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!

Tomorrow's the day...so scared.

You're gonna do fine. I'll say a prayer for you to guide the hands of the surgeons and for a speedy recovery.

Tomorrow's the day...so scared.

rh !

Im so excited for you!! I know it is scary but medicine is so advanced now!!! I am very confident!! Im right behind you , mine is Wednesday!!! Best wishes to you and please keep me posted!!

Gabriela 6

rh !

Im so excited for you!! I know it is scary but medicine is so advanced now!!! I am very confident!! Im right behind you , mine is Wednesday!!! Best wishes to you and please keep me posted!!

Gabriela 6

Thank you for your support! I'll try and update afterwards tomorrow.

Surgery is always scary - that's normal - I know everything will be fine - for anyone who has been through the procedure did any family stay with you at night? My husband is debating.

Well, I am almost 12 hours post surgery. Took them a few hours to get on top of it. I had WIKED belly gas at first.

Now I am sore, but not horribly sore. I have been sipping on diluted crystal light lemonade for hours. I have gotten about 16 ounces of that down. Best tasting lemonade ever!!

If my wimpy butt can do this, anyone can. Just follow the direction!

Had surgery on 8/5, my mom ended up staying with me. I would recommend someone staying with u the first night. Sometimes the nursing staff can't come right when you need them.

Surgery is always scary - that's normal - I know everything will be fine - for anyone who has been through the procedure did any family stay with you at night? My husband is debating.

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Your fears are not misplaced. It's an invasive surgery. But, the good news is, like many have said, it's been around a long time so it's almost routine. My doctor had done so many, he could probably do it in his sleep. Im betting yours is the same. A majority of these surgeries go off without a hitch. Just focus on that. The chances of there being a problem are slim. Ask your doc or anesthesiologist for something to calm your nerves when you check in. Stress is bad for the body, so you gotta find a way to relax.

You have to trust your surgical team. I was really freaked out about a week before my surgery. I managed to calm my nerves. Coming on here helped, and talking to the staff and nurses at my surgeons office. My surgery went so well I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. I was worried for nothing as long as I stick to the guidelines, I don't expect any issues.

Ps. I only lost about 12lbs pre op, but they only really wanted me to lose at least 10. You're on the right track!

Thanks for the support - my surgery time has changed for the 3rd time - now at 10 am - better than waiting over 12 hours with nothing to drink. Going to stay up to midnight for one last drink of water before going to bed.

Good thinking!! Take advantage of the sugar free popsicles in the hospital too, they are so refreshing!! I'll pray for a smooth surgery and quick and easy recovery!

So, it's the day after surgery and everything is going good. The nurses have given me the nickname of "road-runner" as I have completed 30 laps of the ward so far (cumulative). No nausea or vomiting, little pain and little gas. Was most happy to get my catheter out this morning

Just waiting on fluid test this morning so I can move to the clear liquids and away from the ice chips.

So, it's the day after surgery and everything is going good. The nurses have given me the nickname of "road-runner" as I have completed 30 laps of the ward so far (cumulative). No nausea or vomiting, little pain and little gas. Was most happy to get my catheter out this morning <br><br> Just waiting on fluid test this morning so I can move to the clear liquids and away from the ice chips.

. So glad you are doing well, Road Runner!! My surgery us a week from today -- lap band removal & gastric bypass! Hope they can do it all at once. Started pre-op diet this am! Crunching on raw carrots ( allowed) for the chew factor! Getting cortisone injection into knee tomorrow so I can be a road runner, too!

I made it through surgery and feeling pretty good. I am glad they do not do catheters here for surgery. After trying a bed pan - I said forget this and walked to the restroom in recovery. I am allergic to the medicine in the pain pump but they gave me Benadryl for the itching - now I know what a cat with fleas fills like. I have many drug allergies. Last time I had an allergic reaction to the sutures so I have a wad of some kind of glue in my incisions - feels gross. I have not slept at all - itching and alarms going off because my oxygen level has dropped. They tried adjusting my cpap machine to help with oxygen levels but a definite no go. I am glad all of us August 13th buddies are doing well.