Anybody out there? I haven't scheduled yet, but it will certainly be in November. I'm still doing a little research, a bit nervous about traveling to Mexico by myself.

Can't wait to hear from others. Thanks and I will keep you posted.

My hospital bag only has a robe, earphones, charger, 2 spare undies, face cream, toothbrush/paste, wallet and phone.

I'm going in with a dress and slip on sandals and plan on using the same when I get out

Good luck on your surgery. I have a week and day to go!d I have been on nothing but liquids for a week and have another week to go on the protein shakes, broth, water, jello and sugar free popsicles. I would love some scrambled eggs LOL! I had one day when i was starving but after that I have been feeling really full on the liquids. I drink a lot of water anyway so i glad i got into that habit a couple years ago. You are going to do fantastic, keep us posted please

Thank you, some days I was hungry others not much, but its finally over!

Had my first insurance presurgery drink tasted good but Idt the load of carbs is sitting right with me or maybe I'm starting to freak out that I may forget something at home lol

52 minutes ago, NP_WIP said:

Thank you, some days I was hungry others not much, but its finally over!

Had my first insurance presurgery drink tasted good but Idt the load of carbs is sitting right with me or maybe I'm starting to freak out that I may forget something at home lol

I am one week into the pre-op and these protein shakes are tasting so sweet I can't hardly do it! I have another week of this until surgery and then a few weeks after. I go tomorrow for my pre-surgery appointment so hopefully they can help me find some that are not so sweet ughhhhhh

56 minutes ago, NP_WIP said:

My hospital bag only has a robe, earphones, charger, 2 spare undies, face cream, toothbrush/paste, wallet and phone.

I'm going in with a dress and slip on sandals and plan on using the same when I get out

Sounds like you have got it all ready! Wishing you the best and please keep us posted. So excited for you

I am new here. Having surgery tomorrow 11/22. Excited and nervous.

Take a pillow for the ride home. I had an hour drive and it was comfortable to have it to hold against my stomach.

I am one week into the pre-op and these protein shakes are tasting so sweet I can't hardly do it! I have another week of this until surgery and then a few weeks after. I go tomorrow for my pre-surgery appointment so hopefully they can help me find some that are not so sweet ughhhhhh

I was switching to the protein water late in the day, because some are just to artificially sweet for me.

I am new here. Having surgery tomorrow 11/22. Excited and nervous.

Welcome and good luck

Surgery day! Heading to the hospital, have to be there at 830, procedure at 1 or earlier. The hotel I'm at its 3min away so I will get there early, since I'm up lol. I'm still feeling good, I think I may be one of those that get a panic attack there lol

I added my toiletries because I remembered I cannot have deodorant or lotion on, deff need that later.

Took a sip of water with my BP medicine, but man am I thirsty, had the 2nd ensure drink last night and that is pure carbs.

36 minutes ago, NP_WIP said:

Surgery day! Heading to the hospital, have to be there at 830, procedure at 1 or earlier. The hotel I'm at its 3min away so I will get there early, since I'm up lol. I'm still feeling good, I think I may be one of those that get a panic attack there lol

I added my toiletries because I remembered I cannot have deodorant or lotion on, deff need that later.

Took a sip of Water with my BP medicine, but man am I thirsty, had the 2nd ensure drink last night and that is pure carbs.

I wish you all the luck in the world!! You are so ready

Just waiting now for my turn, all hooked up, cleaned, labs done, medicine administered, IV on, still calm. Saw the surgeon, assistant and the anesthesiologist. I had no questions so it was quick.

29 minutes ago, NP_WIP said:

Just waiting now for my turn, all hooked up, cleaned, labs done, medicine administered, IV on, still calm. Saw the surgeon, assistant and the anesthesiologist. I had no questions so it was quick.

You got this! I can't wait to hear how you are doing! I know you will do great

Two weeks post op today and I am so hungry. I am getting all my protein in. I have been forgetting my fluids that last few days. I go back to work tomorrow. Most of my incisions seem to healing nicely. I have only lost 3 lbs so far....

Surgery done, everything is great so far. Had gas pain in my chest only which felt like my stomach, i walked on my own for 1hr at 630, then at 930. Then walk in my huge suite for 15 min. Go to the bathroom on my own, i got 2oz of water for a pill but only took 2 sips, no pain but according to my plan I shouldnt have anything prior to the GI test.

I only remember changing to the operating table in a room, then waking up to them telling me we are waiting for a room. I had to ask if it was done lol. Had some nausea, they gave me medicine but it went away after walking.

Will keep you guys updated and hopefully post a more detail day.

Forgot to add, have some discomfort on the 2 top incisions nothing major and Im having issues with the breathing thing, they want me to get to 1500 but I only get to 1000-1250 now but better then this afternoon that it was 500.