Hello! I am new to the page and my surgery is in a week! I am excited but nervous, I guess I always thought I wouldn't get approved or this day wouldn't come but I am excited even though I am super nervous. Can I get any advice for the first week after surgery? I will not have too much help around the house afterward, will this be okay? Was is difficult to get fluids in, and get out of bed? I can have anyone stop by anytime I just won't have anyone staying with me.

Hello! I am new to the page and my surgery is in a week! I am excited but nervous, I guess I always thought I wouldn't get approved or this day wouldn't come but I am excited even though I am super nervous. Can I get any advice for the first week after surgery? I will not have too much help around the house afterward, will this be okay? Was is difficult to get fluids in, and get out of bed? I can have anyone stop by anytime I just won't have anyone staying with me.

Hi Emma sorry I'm probably annoying haha do you have instagram? I need a surgery buddy I'm 1 week post op tomorrow

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yes its just Emmapundti need one too!

Hey I added you don't mind my weird name on there hahaha

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i think i added you

You just have to confirm my request I think

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Hi Emma!

My name is Niseys4. Both my daughter & sister had WLS. They were encouraged by their Drs to get up & walk soon after waking up from recovery. It helps with the gas you will have & to help prevent blood clots! My surgery is not till Nov 1st!?.

Lots of walking is very important. Bed rest only when your tired.

Good luck on you surgery Niseys4! November will come very quickly!

Thank you Emma93!

Yes time is going by.pretty fast. Can you believe it's already the 8th of July!?

From what I've been told Emma93, the key points are sip, sip, sip, & walk, walk, walk. How long will you be in the hospital?

As far as getting out of bed once you're home, try laying down now, wrap your arms around you like you're giving yourself a hug, and roll to your side towards the edge of the bed till you can stick your legs out. Letting your legs go down to the door will help get you out and use gravity to stand up (slowly). Probably sounds weird, but my sister (retired nurse) taught me this when I had abdominal surgery once.

Yes time is going by so quickly! My surgery is tomorrow ! Super nervous.. but i think everything will go well.

Yes time is going by so quickly! My surgery is tomorrow ! Super nervous.. but i think everything will go well. [emoji4]

How long will you be in the hospital?

Yes time is going by so quickly! My surgery is tomorrow ! Super nervous.. but i think everything will go well. [emoji4]

How long will you be in the hospital?

Someday I'll learn how to use this app.