Hello Everyone!

My RNY surgery date is set for Feb 17th! I've been feeling nervous and excited but I want to ask what preparations people made pre op for surgery either around the house or in your room.

Basically, Any tips and tricks that you did pre-op that made for a smoother post op transition would be appreciated!!

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I didn't really do much beyond following the pre-op diet. I did spend a great deal of time soaking up these forums in the weeks before surgery and reading/re-reading/re-reading again all the info my doc provided.

Having someone there the first couple of days at home was probably what I was most thankful for. My parents came down to Texas from Michigan and took care of our 4 kids, so my wife was able to be my nurse. Having someone to get/give out prescriptions, remind you to get up and walk, make sure you are getting in your fluids, etc.

I would also advise to make sure you have something to measure out small servings of Water... disposable dixie cups will even work. And something to keep track of your water/protein intake... smartphone, pen/paper, etc.

Most importantly, somewhere comfortable to sleep those first few days (you will be doing a lot of it) and books or a charged ipad/smartphone with a netflix subscription.

gas-x strips, a heating pad, and perhaps a recliner or couch to sleep on, as getting up and going back down into a sleeping position are going to be difficult for the first few days. I slept in our recliner for the first week or so, then was able to move back to my bed. Good luck!

I also followed the pre-op diet as far as preparation. No real changes around the house other than adding a couple extra pillows to the bed.

Oh, I did stock up on fluids, broth, and liquid Protein for the 1 wk post op diet and made sure I had my Vitamins ready to start after coming home from surgery.

Thank you guys for your feedback, I appreciate it!

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Good luck. I'm scheduled for the 17th also. Nervous as heck but ready.

Good to read all these positive comments. I'm set for the 23rd of this month and I'm headed into a two week liquid diet. Unjury protein, organic cream soups, broth, crystal light, light n fit dannon greek yogurt and my vitties, im pretty much set on prep. Just gotta wait this out and then it really starts! Good luck to you!