Hi all, having scoured posts to learn what happens when in this process, thought I'd share my pre-admission appointment experience.

Went to the hospital lab yesterday where they did a chest x-ray, asked me a bunch of medical history questions, did an ekg, drew blood, and took a urine sample. I was then given a little braclet that I have to keep on from now until when I go into the hospital. Has something to do with matching my exact blood type in case I should need a transfusion.

After that I headed over to my surgeons office, which is on the same campus as the hospital. My surgery is Tuesday. I have to call on Monday between 2pm & 4pm to find out my exact surgery time. The PA did a physical exam, answered some of my remaining questions -- found out that I will likely get a 10cc band and that my port will be slightly higher than and slightly to the right of my belly button. I will have a total of 5 incisions. Found out I have a bit of a Hiatial Hernia that they will likely repair during surgery.

On Sunday I have to be on Clear liquids only -- no Protein drinks or milk products. On Monday I continue on clear liquids. At 10:00 AM on Monday I am to begin drinkning 8 oz of GoLytely every 10 min until stools are clear or I have ingested a total of 4 liters. I am also to take 1 gram of Neomycin at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 10:00pm.

The other thing I was surprised to learn is that when I am discharged from the hospital I am expected to give myself shots of Lovenox twice a day for 7 days in my stomach area. My surgeon does this with all patients to prevent DVT clots. Has anyone else had to do this? Of all the stuff I've been through in this process, the idea of giving myself shots is the only thing that has REALLY creeped me out.

Wow, I had my pre-admit hospital visit this morning and all they did was draw blood and tell me a little about how things will go on Wednesday. I did speak with the anthe....the man who will put me to sleep lol! I didn't have to have an ekg because I don't have any heart problems or take bp meds, and I don't have to do any shots, but I do have to wear the stylish stockings for 2 weeks! Good luck on your surgery! My goal weight is 135 too, if you don't mind me asking have you lost 18 pounds on the liquid diet? I've only lost 10, our starting weights are almost the same!

Wow, I had my pre-admit hospital visit this morning and all they did was draw blood and tell me a little about how things will go on Wednesday. I did speak with the anthe....the man who will put me to sleep lol! I didn't have to have an ekg because I don't have any heart problems or take bp meds, and I don't have to do any shots, but I do have to wear the stylish stockings for 2 weeks! Good luck on your surgery! My goal weight is 135 too, if you don't mind me asking have you lost 18 pounds on the liquid diet? I've only lost 10, our starting weights are almost the same!

I don't have to do a liquid diet until the two days prior to surgery that I mentioned. I have been following a plan outlined by my nutritionist since I first met with her in April. The basics have been 60 to 80 grams of Protein a day 1200 to 1400 calories a day, and at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. I have not stuck to it perfectly by any stretch of the imagination. I just re-lost 5lbs in the last two weeks that I had gained between my June & July Nut. appointments. My surgeon requires an attempt to lose 10% of your starting weight. He will accept 5% and if you do not acheive that THEN he requires a Liquid Protein diet for 2 weeks. So, I am pretty close to my 10% mark and did not have to do the lengthy liquid diet.

Edited August 5, 200917 yr by TSB

I also have to do the shots 2x a day for 7 days. I hear it is not bad at all. I am getting used to the idea!