Hi everyone! I am finally scheduled for surgery on July 1st and am trying to get mentally prepared for everything. I finally was able to give up soda after it being a huge addiction for me and I'm so proud of accomplishing it! My biggest worry though are my children. I have twins that are 5 and a little 2 year old. How will this surgery affect my children? What can I expect right after surgery? Should I get help right after or will I be able to do it myself? Any parents out there that can help me out?

The first week is hard, but then it gets easier everyday. The pre-op diet may be challenging as well. You aren't suddenly going to lose so much weight that you look different. It will be over a few weeks and months. You won't want to pick up your children, since that could rip your stitches. Maybe talk to them about that ahead of time. Let them know that you have to go see the doctor and when you come home you will have to rest a lot. Kids can often rise to the occasion. It may be useful to have some help for the first week or 2.

biggest worry are my children. twins are 5 and a 2 year old. How will this surgery affect my children? Any parents out there that can help me out?

@@michellebernal1

congrats on "kicking the soda habit "

firm believer in following the rules (99.999% of the time)

for a while after surgery, you are not allowed to lift a certain amount of weight

check with your NUT - she will tell you the weight limit

this in your case refers to your cutie kids

don't lift them too soon, go with your doc/NUTS directions

the 5 year old twins would probably love you to pick them up periodically with your hugs

nut "might" tell you they weigh too much for you to lift immediately PO

the two year old is also probably too heavy early PO

we all recover from surgery differently

you might have an "uneventful" recovery, no problems

that would be great

but keep your eyes open always!!!! it might not always be peaches and cream

i think its ok to sometimes "expect/prepare" for the worst - hope for the best

do you live alone with your cutie kids????

hubby, boyfriend, mom (other family) can they stay with you to help with the kids???

you must not overdue!!!!

you will just have had major surgery

don't be too proud to ask/accept help from others

i'll be happy to come over to help per your request

just mail me a round way ticket

$5,00.00 spending money

i'll bring my Water btl and swim suit

your twins will gradually notice good changes in you

you will/should feel better/healthier

you will/should feel more confident to be outside with them "playing"

no more sitting on the side lines watching life go by, or sitting on the bench

kids are aware of changes in people

(ie their mom losing weight, being more active, happier etc)

take care bud

good luck with surgery

thoughts for a speedy/healthy recovery

kathy

Thank you so much Kathy! I am married and my husband can help a little because he works at night and sleeps in the morning. I'll look into asking my mother-in law for the help with the kids. Thank you so much for your help and positive attitude because surgery is kinda scary!!