Surgery scheduled for Monday and I am beyond scared

I took a nauseous pill and im feeling better. knock on wood. .I need sleep

Ok. Peace. Breathe in and let it out slowly. Get it of your head and think how great your gonna look and feel, breathe in again and let it out slowly. Make sure your walking. You know it not as bad as the hysto. You can do this. Think of the most beautiful outfit that you want. If you can't sleep then go on pinterest and look for cute outfits. Just breathe sugar....

Edited January 30, 201511 yr by kyrickchick64

I am scheduled for surgery on February 16. I too am scared. Worried about pain and complications. I am hoping to make some friends here that I can continue talking to throughout this journey. Prayers for you all, for a very quick, pain free surgery!!

Ok. Peace. Breathe in and let it out slowly. Get it of your head and think how great your gonna look and feel, breathe in again and let it out slowly. Make sure your walking. You know it not as bad as the hysto. You can do this. Think of the most beautiful outfit that you want. If you can't sleep then go on pinterest and look for cute outfits. Just breathe sugar....

my biggest problem. ..I am only eating a couple ounces of jello and sipping water. ..idk if that is enough but that is all I have a taste for

@@Peace Love & Sleeve - That's fine. The first few days all you need to do is focus on not getting dehydrated. As you heal, you'll be able to start working towards your protein goals.

I want a saletine cracker. bad.

Drink some water and occupy yourself. Read listen to music whatever. This will pass

does it hurt to get out of hospital bed? Or to sit on toilet? What about pants...does it hurt to wear pants while sitting on the riDE home? And do you need a button up shirt or zipper shirt? like, does it hurt to put arms up to put on a tshirt?

Sorry so many questions, I'm trying to pack my bag for Mondays surgery.

@@xmaleengyx

I really did not have any pain at all. It will feel like you did 100 sit-ups at the gym. A couple of your incisions may give very little discomfort. It was annoying to get up because of everything they had to disconnect every two hours for you to walk. I had a morphine pump that i could use anytime i felt pain, and never needed it. Bring a pillow for the ride home, it helps with the bumps. I also wore sweatpants so that they didn't rub against the incisions. I had no trouble putting on my shirts or shoes. Bring slippers in case you have to share a bathroom, that way you don't have dirty socks. Your nurses will be very attentive, so don't worry

Forgot to add i was just sleeved on 01/13/15

@@xmaleengyx - I was like @Deyarm. I had no real pain. I woke up in recovery and it felt like I had done a really intense workout the day before, sore but not painfully so. I was able to sit up by myself, and sitting on the toilet was not painful. I wore a loose dress to the hospital and wore the same thing home. I brought with me a big pair of panties because you don't want anything so tight that it rubs on your incisions. I didn't bring a pillow for the ride home. I only live 40 mins away from the hospital so the ride home wasn't bad.

I really didn't bring a lot to the hospital. I brought the extra underwear, my iPhone, iPad & charger, a toothbrush and deodorant. The hospital gave me 2 gowns for walking and a pair of grippy socks.

Edited February 2, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

@@xmaleengyx - I was like @Deyarm. I had no real pain. I woke up in recovery and it felt like I had done a really intense workout the day before, sore but not painfully so. I was able to sit up by myself, and sitting on the toilet was not painful. I wore a lose dress to the hospital and wore the same thing home. I brought with me a big pair of panties because you don't want anything so tight that it rubs on your incisions. I didn't bring a pillow for the ride home. I only live 40 mins away from the hospital so the ride home wasn't bad.

I really didn't bring a lot to the hospital. I brought the extra underwear, my iPhone, iPad & charger, a toothbrush and deodorant. The hospital gave me 2 gowns for walking and a pair of grippy socks.

Why does it feel like I will never eat normal again? Does that feeling go away? ?

@@Peace Love & Sleeve - I never had that feeling. Sorry. I was sore and swallowing wasn't easy that first day but I never really felt out of sorts. I hope things improve for you.

I'm still only a week out but even 2 tsps of cream of wheat make me feel sick

I'm still only a week out but even 2 tsps of cream of wheat make me feel sick

I had a different protocol. I was on full liquids for the first 2 weeks post op. I couldn't have cream of wheat or oatmeal until week 3