Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Donna, There ARE no dumb questions. I remember having to have blood taken just before my surgery but I don't remember if it was the day before or the day of. The gal who did it was very experienced and did a great job! I barely felt anything. The drink you have to have before surgery is something to clean out what might be left in your intestines. I didn't think it was that bad. I got the cherry flavor and mixed it with 7-up. Took me about 45 minutes to down it all. I only got up once or twice during the night to do my business but it's different for everyone. And don't take it any later than noon or you'll still be heading for the bathroom the morning of your surgery! My surgery was the second one scheduled that day and I remember having to be at the hospital by 7:00, but I don't remember what time the actual surgery was. I think I was back in my room by about 2:30 though. My memory of that whole week is a little hazy. I hope I was a little bit of help. Tracey > > Just want to THANK everyone for suggestions for us newbies with > surgery dates coming up. I like the " mumu and chapstick " as only > thing needed! Thanks to Jo for info-helped alot. > Can someone tell me what goes on at the pre surgery appt? If we > just had blood work 3 weeks prior at Delano Med Ctr will I have to > do again? Also I am afraid to ask - but what is the drink thing for > the day before surgery-how bad is that? Never have had the pleasure > of that particular coctail? Hubby and I thought we would go to > Bakersfield to keep mind off things-take in movie etc. - will that > be possible? Also what is usual time Dr. K does surgery and time > you have to be at hospital. Sorry for the annoying ?'s. > > Anyone else no of anyone with Dec. 27th or week of? Best Western > and Master Card have a deal on line-get a 25. gift certificate for > stays. I have already recieved one for stay at beginning of month. > Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Donna...we love dumb questions...they are the ones we can answer! lol. Your experiences my vary as you are unique and each day is unique to some degree, so just go with the flow. Having said that here are some general idea of what to expect. The pre-op appointment is no big deal...basically checking to see if all things are in order, and things like your general health, blood pressure and such are good to go. It's a last chance to ask questions and so on. Your program fee must be paid at this time if you haven't already. Usually a fairly fast office visit. You will then go to the hospital and take care of registering and paying any co-pays thay you may have. Some people have been sent for additional tests..ekg, labs or such. But this is unique to them. I didn't have to have additional blood drawn or anything at this appointment. I didn't think the Magic Cocktail was delish, but I didn't think it was horrible either. I drank it straight from the bottle and just guzzled it. Then used a pepsi chaser! Some mix it with some 7-up but I say why ruin the 7-up lol. Anyway it is 1000000 times better than having to drink a gallon of that other stuff. Before you drink you Magic Cocktail...do anything you please....but after you drink it be prepared to stay close to a restroom that you don't mind taking a dump in. and dump in and dump in and dump in......And you don't want to have to stand in line waiting to take a dump...know what I mean. Some people have brought a roll of their own t-paper to help ease butt sorness. You know the kind that has aloe in it and is soft. This is another time that a peri-bottle then just dabbing dry can help prevent a sore bottom. I would also suggest that since your losing fluid thru your stool, you really push the fluids this day. You don't want to go into surgery dehydrated, it makes it harder to start the IV's...you want your veins nice and plump. Dr. K does surgeries in the morning. The first on is something like 7am and your required to be there at an un-godly hour like 5 am. The second surgery can require you to be there at 7am and when you actually go in depends on how long the first surgery takes. That is another thing they do at the pre-op meeting and hospital reg. Your told what time to be at the hospital and where you will go. The normal stay for a ds with no complications is 4 days. Go in on a Monday and you will more than likely go home Thursday or Friday. Just think next Xmas your going to be asking for a whole new smaller wardrobe! Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Kim...Chapstick on your bum! lol...I don't think it's gross, I think it was a stroke of genius! Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 > Anyway, take some vaseline for your hiney - and pray you don't need it! ) > > Kim Didn't we tell you that Chapstick and a muumuu is all you really need? Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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