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Pre-op advice?

My surgery date is this Thursday March 9. It is coming up very fast as much as I’m excited, I’m getting very nervous. Anyone have advice on dos and don’ts right after surgery? Trying to make sure I have what I need at home for when I get home from hospital too. Thoughts?

Thank you in advance! Michelle

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On 3/14/2023 at 12:18 PM, mcipanda said:

Thank you!! Surgery went okay yesterday, doc said I had a “darn beautiful liver” and even took a picture of it for me lol ?

Gas pains and nausea are a real butt kicker, but I’m taking it one hour at a time? Just trying to get all these fluids in. ?

You got a photo of your liver?! Lucky!! I guess my doctor doesn’t like me as much or my organs are not as pretty haha. So glad to hear your recovery so far is going well!!

3 hours ago, Michelle90 said:

You got a photo of your liver?! Lucky!! I guess my doctor doesn’t like me as much or my organs are not as pretty haha. So glad to hear your recovery so far is going well!!

Yes, and my stomach! I got to see what my “new” tummy looks like as well as the area he removed. I guess my old tummy was pretty big (12” long)! I’m not sure how my stomach got that big because I don’t binge, but maybe it’s hereditary? It was still super cool to see!

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