???? Calling all March Sleevers....let's support each other!????

[KatieD6982 68]

I'm having surgery next week, the 24th and it's starting to set in. I have already made a list of things to pack for the hospital and compile all the meds I need for afterwards. I'm so ready to get this overwith but the days seem to be dragging!!!

Also-I have to admit. My family ate hoagies for dinner last night and I had ONE inch of a sub....OMG it felt so good to CHEW something. I won't cheat again because surgery is so close but man, it tasted so good.

-K

[Annesia 13]

Big day for me is 24th. My mind is all over the place. 8 days to go...

I'm scheduled for the 24th too! Terrified! Excited! Nervous! All of the above

the 24th is my date too

[Annesia 13]

Big day for me is 24th. My mind is all over the place. 8 days to go...[/quot

Mine is the 24th..what city?

[moored 62]

Only 6 more days to go for me now! So excited!

[Rich989 6]

Bags are packed prescriptions filled come on Monday I'm ready for my journey????????

[Lacey Elliseal 21]

I'm day three post op and understand doing pretty good! I just worry about dehydration cuz I'm home now and so no more saline drip. My pain isn't bad just uncomfortable. I weigh 5 pounds more than when I started but I suppose it's gas! I'm only burping. So all of you waiting out there try not to be nervous. Have them stay on top of your pain meds and nausea medicine and you'll be fine!

[la619sd 20]

I'm on day 4 post-op. It's was a tough first couple days but it is definitely getting better. Having a hard time with liquids. Each sip makes me burp like I chugged some beer or soda. It's so painful. Can't sleep more than a couple hours at a time. I'm walking at least 30 mins a day. I do feel weak though. Any tips?

[Loss78 50]

Mine is on March 31st as well!!! So excited!!!

[purrfctangel 239]

Five days into preop diet and I've had a two day headache. Gave up caffeine soda and fast food six months ago and have been doing shakes for a few months. Input or suggestions?

[Thenewdebbi 10]

Five days into preop diet and I've had a two day headache. Gave up caffeine soda and fast food six months ago and have been doing shakes for a few months. Input or suggestions?

How's your Water intake? Are you getting at least 64oz?

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[purrfctangel 239]

Yup doing about 80oz. Sip sip sip. Might be the weather with the spring snow. Just finished at the gym and it eased up a little. Said screw it and took some excedrine too.

[Hertsukfem31 50]

Five days into preop diet and I've had a two day headache. Gave up caffeine soda and fast food six months ago and have been doing shakes for a few months. Input or suggestions?

Not drinking enough! Dehydration does that

[Thenewdebbi 10]

Yup doing about 80oz. Sip sip sip. Might be the weather with the spring snow. Just finished at the gym and it eased up a little. Said screw it and took some excedrine too.

It could be allergies, how did the excedrine work? Next time try tyenol because excederine has aspirin (blood thinner) in it, I know my doc has me off all those types of meds until after surgery. Hope you are feeling better

[purrfctangel 239]

@ You know i haven't done my Flonase in awhile. The gym did seem to help strangely enough.

Yeah i have to stop NSADs before surgery. Not happy about it. Crushed vertebrae and hip replaced, Celebrex got me off pain meds. I know the weight loss will make it more tolerable but it's a point I'm going to argue.

[NewgirlfromMd 63]

I had surgery yesterday and I am home now. Everything went well but I did get a lot of nausea & I still have terrible pain and pressure from the gas. I did a lot of walking but the gas won't move down from my chest. Any suggestions? I am still walking.