I am getting very nervous my surgery is in three days (Aug. 15). :whoo:

I have lost 4 lbs. on the pre-op diet, but cheated a little. I have all of the things I need for the first week I hope. My husband talked me into having a drink last night and it made my stomach upset. Must have been my guilt concience.:embarassed: I have been walking a mile a day and swimming. Although swimming is hard now due to having surgery on my left hand thursday. Any worda of wisdom at this point would be great.

JP

We have the same surgery date! Hang in there and don't step back again - Congrats on the 4 pound loss! That is fantastic! What city are you in?

Good luck tomorrow; be sure to have sf popsicles, gas-x, crystal light at the ready! I was up every hour to pee the night after surgery; took a few extra laps back and forth, waving my arms about -- I'm convinced this was instrumental in getting rid of the gas pain in my shoulder. The first few days are a bit rough. If your doctor didn't prescribe call immediately and ask for an anti-nausea suppository prescription. Take it as directed even if you don't think you need it. Once you start to feel nauseas it may be too late to take one and have it effective. The pain meds were too harsh for me; have some adult strength liquid tylenol ready too.

You will be fine -- and it will be worth it!

Thanks so much for the helpful hints. I am getting nervous. How long did it take you to loose the 29 Lbs.? I can hardly wait to start my new life.

Thanks again,

JP

JP, 6 of the 29 was pre-op diet; the rest since my band (7/11) so my results have been pretty good. I'm already down a size and they are loose. Feeling great!

Hope it went well today.