So I have been researching Bariatric surgery for MONTHS (September to be exact) and then I decided to attend a seminar. None of this at the recommendation of my PCP. Fun fact about me, I highly research EVERYTHING.

I was mainly interested in this as all other measures have failed the past 8 years and I was tired of being tired, lazy, hurting all over, constant headaches and worthless pretty much. It is plain and simple how I felt.

After I went to the seminar, I realized I had met all the requirements. I just needed to get it together and get it to the surgeon. I did and then the next few weeks were a blur. Received an email from the nurse yesterday saying we would schedule surgery on Monday (She was out of the office today).

Like I said, I research a lot and one of my favorite research tools was this site and all the discussions about actual experiences.

Ever since her email I thought I would be relieved and excited but instead I started panicking. A million things going through my mind.

What do I need to buy to prep for this? How long will I be down? Do I need to find help at my house? Should I have my husband at the hospital with me?

I am buying all kinds of Vitamins, shakes, portion plates, measuring containers, flavorless Protein........support band for stomach for after. Is that even necessary??

OMG!!!!!!!!!!

You should be on a liver shrinking diet for 2 weeks before surgery. They should be giving you instructions. You'll be out of work for 4-5 weeks. Yes you take your husband with you the day of surgery. Hospital stay with out complications is 2-3 days. Get your instructions from the nurse practitioner. Drink boost or premier Protein drink. Water... Talk with the staff.

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@@Seevan thank you! I have the diet list for pre op so I plan to buy all of that.

Were you off for 4-5 weeks?

I was planning on two weeks :-/

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