Hi there! I am new to the site and am scheduled for surgery on Thursday afternoon. I am soooo nervous but look forward to my new way of life. Any pre or post surgery pointers would be very helpful! Thanks!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on taking the first step to a new life!

Good luck on Thursday - hope all goes well. As far as pointers - give yourself permission to just rest and recover for a few days. Watch your favorite "guilty pleasure" movies, make your spouse or mom rub your feet and if you get grouchy, get on-line and read this forum and know that many of us have been where you are and wish you the best!

Thank you for responding to me! I am sooooo excited but nervous. Did you experience a lot of pain post-op? I think I am more afraid of the pain than the hunger. Ha! I am so grateful to have supportive people such as yourself and this site!

I didn't think the pain was too bad after surgery. What was more difficult was how tired I was. You'll feel sleepy and sore - kind of like when you have the flu. The pain was easily controlled with Tylenol and an ice pack.

If you have kids, send them to Grandma's for a few days so you can recuperate in peace! Keep your ice pack cold and room temperature Water nearby!

Hi, Karen! Welcome to LBT. Good luck on Thursday and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.

Welcome. There is alot of good information here, I had my surgery April 14

Grammy in Columbus

Welcome Karen. Good luck with surgery. How long of a journey did you have to get to now?

Kathy! I see you're approved!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Welcome Karen!! I had my surgery on the 30th so I am still healing. It hasn't been to bad except the gas pain in the shoulder hasn't been too fun. I suggest sleeping in a recliner, drinking as much water as you can and walking as much as you can. You really could care less about food, at least for the first week. Be careful getting up and down... use a pillow to press against your stomach to make it a little easier, that is also good for coughing. Take nice deep breaths and enjoy the start of your new life!!

Congrats danyel723 keep us up to date on your progress!