To do list : 7 days preop!

[GGal27 0]

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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[goblue9280 481]

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.

[Cervidae 2,389]

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!

[jj7481 363]

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.

[GGal27 0]

Thank you guys for your feedback, I appreciate it!

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[meaniey2k 31]

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

[ByPassedGuy 1]

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!