My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here too . I was looking for an online support community, and this looks like a great place to be. My surgery date is 4/13. So far I have the Protein 2o drinks.. 15g of protein. I also got some bariatric vitamins on the recommendation of a friend.

My doc only requires a 3 day pre op liquid diet.. but I was thinking about starting early and making it a 5 day.

21 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Best things people told me to bring were pajama pants (forget a robe cause all the wires make that impossible) you will want to cover up when walking around and phone or iPad. I watched Netflix and played games while awake but slept a lot as well. You don’t need much more than that. Seriously. Good luck. ?

I was totally going to bring a robe... and like a nightgown type thing. I didn't think about the wires at all.. this makes so much sense.

1 minute ago, CharityH said:

I was totally going to bring a robe... and like a nightgown type thing. I didn't think about the wires at all.. this makes so much sense.

Yea and you will have all the wires attached after surgery in which you must wear their robe so no point to bring that either unless you want to ask them to unhook all that so you can change gowns which most people don’t feel up to all that.

1 minute ago, ShoppGirl said:

Yea and you will have all the wires attached after surgery in which you must wear their robe so no point to bring that either unless you want to ask them to unhook all that so you can change gowns which most people don’t feel up to all that.

Trust me. I bought a new robe and two nightgowns even. But didn’t use any of it. Brought pajama pants too based on someone’s comment on here and it was all I needed.

Hi everyone, i am new to this community and hoping i will get some advice motivation and support. I am scheduled for April 27 and i am so nervous lol

58 minutes ago, luvlyleggs said:

Hi everyone, i am new to this community and hoping i will get some advice motivation and support. I am scheduled for April 27 and i am so nervous lol

Hello and welcome. You will definitely find advice, support and motivation here on this site. Second to the surgery, joining this site is the best decision I have made for myself. People are so kind and helpful. Congrats on your surgery date and don’t be too nervous. We all were but it’s a good decision and the day will be here soon enough. Best of luck.

Thank you @ShoppGirl I truly appreciate that.

Just joined today. Surgery scheduled for the 19th! So excited and nervous. So stressed about not being prepared with all the things.

@CheraC i know exactly how you feel lol

My surgery is scheduled for April 6th. I started my preop diet yesterday on March 23rd. I’m surprised I’m not starving. I’m definitely hungry but it’s doable!!

My doctor said to do1 day pre op diet!!! Am I the only one???

I’m April 13th. I’m having the surgery in New York. Would love to connect with anyone with a close date.

On 3/22/2021 at 4:16 PM, CharityH said:

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here too . I was looking for an online support community, and this looks like a great place to be. My surgery date is 4/13. So far I have the Protein 2o drinks.. 15g of protein. I also got some bariatric Vitamins on the recommendation of a friend.

My doc only requires a 3 day pre op liquid diet.. but I was thinking about starting early and making it a 5 day.

Hi I have the same date. Good luck.

@Asurgerydollbella where in New York are you having yours done. I'm having mines done in Brooklyn

On 03/24/2021 at 07:28, luvlyleggs said:

@Asurgerydollbella where in New York are you having yours done. I'm having mines done in Brooklyn

@luvlyleggs me too. I’m with NYU. You?