Re: 9 more days - Shopping lists and preparation lists

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanie!

Happy 4th to you also!

9 days! Woooo hooooo!!! Plus, vacation! What more could a person want!

My list is as follows: Post op eatery's included: Carnation Instant B-fast

(no sugar added-blue box), milk (skim), sf popsicles, broth (pop into ice

cube trays/freeze, pop out as you want them, nuke...easy!), sf fudgicles,

WATER, cottage cheese (when allowed), egg beaters, or small eggs, cheese (I

bought skim/sticks), sf jell-o, sf Flintstone vitamins, Viactiv (or calcium

supplements, OR TUMS)...I think that was it (for a while).

Hospital items: Makeup (never used), hair brush, toothbrush (my favorite

kind), body spray to help refreshen my UNSHOWERED body!, CHAPSTICK (get

this!), oversized nightgowns/underwear, slippers (slip on), bra's (never

wore them), shorts (never bothered), t-shirts (didn't bother with those

either), breath spray (ask the Dr.), shampoo/conditioner (never washed my

hair), and a spoon to help wipe the ass!

Wishes: MY PILLOW, fan.

Space savers: (read above).

This was me...not everyone is alike in their choices. I'm sure I've

forgotten several things (as usual), but this is what I came up with!

Good luck!

Dawn

9 more days - Shopping lists and preparation

lists

Happy 4th of July!

I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

I'm starting to gear up.

So here's what I'm asking from you all -

What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

Any other helpful hints would be great.

Jeanie

7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

Thank You So Much! This is exactly the kind of information I was

looking for. I know what you mean about wanting your pillow I have

the hardest time sleeping on other pillows ever since my brother

spoiled me by buying me some great down pillows when he was working

at Bed Bath and Beyond 2 summers ago between college semesters.

I'll probably also bring my teddy bear which I normally sleep with.

It gives my arms something to hold on to. Plus it'll give me

something familiar to hold on to if I wake up in the middle of the

night all alone.

Jeanie

> Hi Jeanie!

>

> Happy 4th to you also!

>

> 9 days! Woooo hooooo!!! Plus, vacation! What more could a person

want!

>

> My list is as follows: Post op eatery's included: Carnation

Instant B-fast

> (no sugar added-blue box), milk (skim), sf popsicles, broth (pop

into ice

> cube trays/freeze, pop out as you want them, nuke...easy!), sf

fudgicles,

> WATER, cottage cheese (when allowed), egg beaters, or small eggs,

cheese (I

> bought skim/sticks), sf jell-o, sf Flintstone vitamins, Viactiv (or

calcium

> supplements, OR TUMS)...I think that was it (for a while).

>

> Hospital items: Makeup (never used), hair brush, toothbrush (my

favorite

> kind), body spray to help refreshen my UNSHOWERED body!, CHAPSTICK

(get

> this!), oversized nightgowns/underwear, slippers (slip on), bra's

(never

> wore them), shorts (never bothered), t-shirts (didn't bother with

those

> either), breath spray (ask the Dr.), shampoo/conditioner (never

washed my

> hair), and a spoon to help wipe the ass!

>

> Wishes: MY PILLOW, fan.

>

> Space savers: (read above).

>

> This was me...not everyone is alike in their choices. I'm sure I've

> forgotten several things (as usual), but this is what I came up

with!

>

> Good luck!

>

> Dawn

>

> 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

Thank You So Much! This is exactly the kind of information I was

looking for. I know what you mean about wanting your pillow I have

the hardest time sleeping on other pillows ever since my brother

spoiled me by buying me some great down pillows when he was working

at Bed Bath and Beyond 2 summers ago between college semesters.

I'll probably also bring my teddy bear which I normally sleep with.

It gives my arms something to hold on to. Plus it'll give me

something familiar to hold on to if I wake up in the middle of the

night all alone.

Jeanie

> Hi Jeanie!

>

> Happy 4th to you also!

>

> 9 days! Woooo hooooo!!! Plus, vacation! What more could a person

want!

>

> My list is as follows: Post op eatery's included: Carnation

Instant B-fast

> (no sugar added-blue box), milk (skim), sf popsicles, broth (pop

into ice

> cube trays/freeze, pop out as you want them, nuke...easy!), sf

fudgicles,

> WATER, cottage cheese (when allowed), egg beaters, or small eggs,

cheese (I

> bought skim/sticks), sf jell-o, sf Flintstone vitamins, Viactiv (or

calcium

> supplements, OR TUMS)...I think that was it (for a while).

>

> Hospital items: Makeup (never used), hair brush, toothbrush (my

favorite

> kind), body spray to help refreshen my UNSHOWERED body!, CHAPSTICK

(get

> this!), oversized nightgowns/underwear, slippers (slip on), bra's

(never

> wore them), shorts (never bothered), t-shirts (didn't bother with

those

> either), breath spray (ask the Dr.), shampoo/conditioner (never

washed my

> hair), and a spoon to help wipe the ass!

>

> Wishes: MY PILLOW, fan.

>

> Space savers: (read above).

>

> This was me...not everyone is alike in their choices. I'm sure I've

> forgotten several things (as usual), but this is what I came up

with!

>

> Good luck!

>

> Dawn

>

> 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

Thank You So Much! This is exactly the kind of information I was

looking for. I know what you mean about wanting your pillow I have

the hardest time sleeping on other pillows ever since my brother

spoiled me by buying me some great down pillows when he was working

at Bed Bath and Beyond 2 summers ago between college semesters.

I'll probably also bring my teddy bear which I normally sleep with.

It gives my arms something to hold on to. Plus it'll give me

something familiar to hold on to if I wake up in the middle of the

night all alone.

Jeanie

> Hi Jeanie!

>

> Happy 4th to you also!

>

> 9 days! Woooo hooooo!!! Plus, vacation! What more could a person

want!

>

> My list is as follows: Post op eatery's included: Carnation

Instant B-fast

> (no sugar added-blue box), milk (skim), sf popsicles, broth (pop

into ice

> cube trays/freeze, pop out as you want them, nuke...easy!), sf

fudgicles,

> WATER, cottage cheese (when allowed), egg beaters, or small eggs,

cheese (I

> bought skim/sticks), sf jell-o, sf Flintstone vitamins, Viactiv (or

calcium

> supplements, OR TUMS)...I think that was it (for a while).

>

> Hospital items: Makeup (never used), hair brush, toothbrush (my

favorite

> kind), body spray to help refreshen my UNSHOWERED body!, CHAPSTICK

(get

> this!), oversized nightgowns/underwear, slippers (slip on), bra's

(never

> wore them), shorts (never bothered), t-shirts (didn't bother with

those

> either), breath spray (ask the Dr.), shampoo/conditioner (never

washed my

> hair), and a spoon to help wipe the ass!

>

> Wishes: MY PILLOW, fan.

>

> Space savers: (read above).

>

> This was me...not everyone is alike in their choices. I'm sure I've

> forgotten several things (as usual), but this is what I came up

with!

>

> Good luck!

>

> Dawn

>

> 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jeanie,

I don't do teddy's, but I'll be the first to tell you, my " something to hold

onto " was my mighty Morphine clicker! I didn't even realize I was pressing

the button, but I felt won-der-ful, and I HATE drugs!

Dawn

9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jeanie,

I don't do teddy's, but I'll be the first to tell you, my " something to hold

onto " was my mighty Morphine clicker! I didn't even realize I was pressing

the button, but I felt won-der-ful, and I HATE drugs!

Dawn

9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jeanie,

I don't do teddy's, but I'll be the first to tell you, my " something to hold

onto " was my mighty Morphine clicker! I didn't even realize I was pressing

the button, but I felt won-der-ful, and I HATE drugs!

Dawn

9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation

> lists

>

>

> Happy 4th of July!

>

> I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

> I'm starting to gear up.

>

> So here's what I'm asking from you all -

>

> What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

> What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

> What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

> What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

>

> Any other helpful hints would be great.

>

> Jeanie

> 7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jeanie-

9 Days...WAHOOOOOOO!

Some of the stuff was already covered...but I stayed odorned with the supersize

johnny's that they had at the hospital...they are very big, and all I bothered

with while I was there (I somehow inadvertantly ended up with 3 of them in my

bag when I got home! HMMMM!).

I don't have a favorite pillow, so that didn't really mean much to me. Just

remember, you'll be sleeping on your back...so if you're not a back sleeper, you

will be. A fan is something that I didn't think I'd need since I was going into

the brand new wing at the BI/D, but the first thing that I had buy for

me while I was there. It's a definate. I brought books, puzzles, a cd

player....and used none of them....other than the cd player at night.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Jeff

~There are two sides to every divorce: Yours and shithead's.~

9 more days - Shopping lists and preparation lists

Happy 4th of July!

I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

I'm starting to gear up.

So here's what I'm asking from you all -

What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

Any other helpful hints would be great.

Jeanie

7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

[Guest guest]

Jeanie-

9 Days...WAHOOOOOOO!

Some of the stuff was already covered...but I stayed odorned with the supersize

johnny's that they had at the hospital...they are very big, and all I bothered

with while I was there (I somehow inadvertantly ended up with 3 of them in my

bag when I got home! HMMMM!).

I don't have a favorite pillow, so that didn't really mean much to me. Just

remember, you'll be sleeping on your back...so if you're not a back sleeper, you

will be. A fan is something that I didn't think I'd need since I was going into

the brand new wing at the BI/D, but the first thing that I had buy for

me while I was there. It's a definate. I brought books, puzzles, a cd

player....and used none of them....other than the cd player at night.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Jeff

~There are two sides to every divorce: Yours and shithead's.~

9 more days - Shopping lists and preparation lists

Happy 4th of July!

I'm 9 days away from surgery (wow!) and I'm on vacation from work so

I'm starting to gear up.

So here's what I'm asking from you all -

What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery?

What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?

What did you wish you'd brought but didnt?

What did you bring that just took up space in your overnight bag?

Any other helpful hints would be great.

Jeanie

7/13/01 - BID - Dr. Mun

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanie,

In response to your questions:

What did you have on your list of things to buy to eat post surgery? No sugar

added CIB, SF Applesauce, Cream of Tomato and chicken soup, SF Jello,

pudding & popsicles, butternut squash, Crystal light, 1% Milk, FF/SF yogurt,

oatmeal.

What did you have on your list of items for the hospital?  bathrobe (did not

use), magazines, books, catalogs (did not read), Oil of Olay or Biore facial

wipes (best thing I brought), chapstick (needed this), toothbrush, clean

undies, hairbrush, hair ties.

I did not need books, magazines, etc., or my bathrobe. I really could have

gotten along fine with just the facial wipes, chapstick, tooth and hairbrush,

and hair ties... You should also probably bring your own shampoo and

conditioner, I did not and used the hospital shampoo, no conditioner, my hair

was a mess after my one and only shower...

Best of luck,

Joni

[Guest guest]

DEAR JEANNIE

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY. I HAVE A FAVORITE PILLOW AND I BRING IT

EVERYWHERE. TO THE HOSPITAL, TO FLORIDA, EVERYWHERE.

BRING YOUR TEDDY. IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE COMPANY. I WISH YOU

THE BEST. I HAD IT DONE NOV 20TH 2000 7 MONTHS AGO AND I AM DOWN 93 LBS AND

FEEL LIKE A NEW PERSON. LOL RAYNA

[Guest guest]

DEAR JEANNIE

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY. I HAVE A FAVORITE PILLOW AND I BRING IT

EVERYWHERE. TO THE HOSPITAL, TO FLORIDA, EVERYWHERE.

BRING YOUR TEDDY. IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE COMPANY. I WISH YOU

THE BEST. I HAD IT DONE NOV 20TH 2000 7 MONTHS AGO AND I AM DOWN 93 LBS AND

FEEL LIKE A NEW PERSON. LOL RAYNA

[Guest guest]

Jeannie-

I must agree with the others...Chapstick is another BIGGIE to bring. You get

really, really dry, and all you can do is swab your mouth with ice water. The

chapstick helped a lot.

I'll tell you...on day 2, they said I could have 1 oz of water every hour...I

thought I was in heaven. I cherished that damn ounce!!! Talk about things you

take for granted!!!

So, I'm at day 6 now...and I'm still feeling a little better every day. This

morning I finally mastered the art of the " spoon " ...so is officially off

the hook(she's so disappointed... RIGHT!!!!). :-) I woke up in almost NO

pain...but did take my Roxicet anyway. It keeps me in absolutely no pain for

about 5 hours, and like I said yesterday...I'll take no pain over a little pain

any day. :-)

goes back to work today, and I know she's nervous about leaving me at

home. I know I'll be fine. I've done everything by myself that I will have

to...get drinks, take pills, go to the bathroom, etc. My mom is off the rest of

the week, so she's going to spend some time here today and tomorrow, plus

there's usually a fairly steady stream of people popping in to say HI. I think

my mom and I are going to walk out in the yard today...baby steps! :-)

I had to tell my landlord not to panick if he sees an ambulance in the yard.

Some of my pals stop by in the ambulance on their way back into town from the

hospital! Although he should be used to it by now...there always seems to be an

ambulance in the yard for one reason or another anyway. :-)

Well...hope you all had a good 4th. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Jeff

~A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.~

[Guest guest]

Jeff,

So glad you finally mastered the spoon! I bought a pack of 2 wooden

spoons...I obviously threw away the " buttwiper " , but now every time I make

sauce, I have to use a different spoon! Makes me sick just thinking about

it!

Baby steps are BIG steps to a healthier you! Every lil bit helps!

Take care, and don't overdue it even when you have little/no pain.

Dawn

Re: 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation lists

Jeannie-

I must agree with the others...Chapstick is another BIGGIE to bring. You

get really, really dry, and all you can do is swab your mouth with ice

water. The chapstick helped a lot.

I'll tell you...on day 2, they said I could have 1 oz of water every

hour...I thought I was in heaven. I cherished that damn ounce!!! Talk

about things you take for granted!!!

So, I'm at day 6 now...and I'm still feeling a little better every day.

This morning I finally mastered the art of the " spoon " ...so is

officially off the hook(she's so disappointed... RIGHT!!!!). :-) I woke up

in almost NO pain...but did take my Roxicet anyway. It keeps me in

absolutely no pain for about 5 hours, and like I said yesterday...I'll take

no pain over a little pain any day. :-)

goes back to work today, and I know she's nervous about leaving me

at home. I know I'll be fine. I've done everything by myself that I will

have to...get drinks, take pills, go to the bathroom, etc. My mom is off

the rest of the week, so she's going to spend some time here today and

tomorrow, plus there's usually a fairly steady stream of people popping in

to say HI. I think my mom and I are going to walk out in the yard

today...baby steps! :-)

I had to tell my landlord not to panick if he sees an ambulance in the yard.

Some of my pals stop by in the ambulance on their way back into town from

the hospital! Although he should be used to it by now...there always seems

to be an ambulance in the yard for one reason or another anyway. :-)

Well...hope you all had a good 4th. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Jeff

~A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.~

[Guest guest]

Jeff,

So glad you finally mastered the spoon! I bought a pack of 2 wooden

spoons...I obviously threw away the " buttwiper " , but now every time I make

sauce, I have to use a different spoon! Makes me sick just thinking about

it!

Baby steps are BIG steps to a healthier you! Every lil bit helps!

Take care, and don't overdue it even when you have little/no pain.

Dawn

Re: 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation lists

Jeannie-

I must agree with the others...Chapstick is another BIGGIE to bring. You

get really, really dry, and all you can do is swab your mouth with ice

water. The chapstick helped a lot.

I'll tell you...on day 2, they said I could have 1 oz of water every

hour...I thought I was in heaven. I cherished that damn ounce!!! Talk

about things you take for granted!!!

So, I'm at day 6 now...and I'm still feeling a little better every day.

This morning I finally mastered the art of the " spoon " ...so is

officially off the hook(she's so disappointed... RIGHT!!!!). :-) I woke up

in almost NO pain...but did take my Roxicet anyway. It keeps me in

absolutely no pain for about 5 hours, and like I said yesterday...I'll take

no pain over a little pain any day. :-)

goes back to work today, and I know she's nervous about leaving me

at home. I know I'll be fine. I've done everything by myself that I will

have to...get drinks, take pills, go to the bathroom, etc. My mom is off

the rest of the week, so she's going to spend some time here today and

tomorrow, plus there's usually a fairly steady stream of people popping in

to say HI. I think my mom and I are going to walk out in the yard

today...baby steps! :-)

I had to tell my landlord not to panick if he sees an ambulance in the yard.

Some of my pals stop by in the ambulance on their way back into town from

the hospital! Although he should be used to it by now...there always seems

to be an ambulance in the yard for one reason or another anyway. :-)

Well...hope you all had a good 4th. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Jeff

~A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.~

[Guest guest]

hi joanie,

omg... only 7 more days till i have the surgery... i am getting really

nervous...i keep thinking who am i to chance this operation when i have 4

beautiful kids who need me...i understand the rewards it will bring me..

healthier life and a better quality of life too...but i keep thinking what if

something happens and i don't make it...from reading everyones responses i

know this is normal, but it's so scary....being seperated is hard enough and

i didn't tell my ex....he thinks i'm having my gallbladder removed, so he'll

be with the kids...this week i'll get all my things i need for when i come

home from he hospital...question? how long were you really stuck in the

house, unable to do things?? how long till i can drive? i have a big party on

the 28th of july (a little over 2 weeks after surgery)...think i'll be able

to attend?? also going on vacation 2nd week in aug...to beach...a full month

later...think it's a good idea????seems like it was ages ago when i went in

for my first consult (jan) and i waited so long for this day to come and now

i'm shaking in my pants...thank god for all the postings everyone

writes...makes me a bit wiser, ans certainly makes me laugh....i never knew i

was going to need a wooden spoon to wipe LOL ....i know i'm rambling on but i

just needed to vent a bit... talk to you soon...

kim

[Guest guest]

hi joanie,

omg... only 7 more days till i have the surgery... i am getting really

nervous...i keep thinking who am i to chance this operation when i have 4

beautiful kids who need me...i understand the rewards it will bring me..

healthier life and a better quality of life too...but i keep thinking what if

something happens and i don't make it...from reading everyones responses i

know this is normal, but it's so scary....being seperated is hard enough and

i didn't tell my ex....he thinks i'm having my gallbladder removed, so he'll

be with the kids...this week i'll get all my things i need for when i come

home from he hospital...question? how long were you really stuck in the

house, unable to do things?? how long till i can drive? i have a big party on

the 28th of july (a little over 2 weeks after surgery)...think i'll be able

to attend?? also going on vacation 2nd week in aug...to beach...a full month

later...think it's a good idea????seems like it was ages ago when i went in

for my first consult (jan) and i waited so long for this day to come and now

i'm shaking in my pants...thank god for all the postings everyone

writes...makes me a bit wiser, ans certainly makes me laugh....i never knew i

was going to need a wooden spoon to wipe LOL ....i know i'm rambling on but i

just needed to vent a bit... talk to you soon...

kim

[Guest guest]

thanks alice....i'm sure watching everyone eat will be hard, but since only a

select few know i'm having wls, i won't be able to give an explanation as to

why i'm not digging into the mac salad, and chips and dips etc....or having a

few cocktails...it all depends on how i'm feeling if i even go, but i'll be

ok ....i'll just say i just had my gallbladder out and i need to watch my

diet very very carefully....i just had knee surgery 2 weeks ago monday, and

it killed me to stay in the house for 5 days... i just started driving a few

days ago... i was going stir crazy... crossing my fingers there will be no

complications and i will have a quick and easy recovery..

kim

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Donít worry... everything will be fine. A party at 2 weeks should be

fine, too. Just beware that watching everyone eat will be VERY tough

emotionally. (at least it was for me). Also, if everything goes

normally, you will have a great time on your vacation.

I was up and walking from day one, and could pretty much do everything

for myself. I went to the movies after my 4th or 5th day home, so, yes,

you will be able to get out of the house as soon as you feel up to it. I

had pain that lasted longer than others, so I couldnít drive for 2 and a

half weeks, but most people start sooner.

- AA

kiimm2@... wrote:

> hi joanie,

> omg... only 7 more days till i have the surgery... i am getting really

>

> nervous...i keep thinking who am i to chance this operation when i

> have 4

> beautiful kids who need me...i understand the rewards it will bring

> me..

> healthier life and a better quality of life too...but i keep thinking

> what if

> something happens and i don't make it...from reading everyones

> responses i

> know this is normal, but it's so scary....being seperated is hard

> enough and

> i didn't tell my ex....he thinks i'm having my gallbladder removed, so

> he'll

> be with the kids...this week i'll get all my things i need for when i

> come

> home from he hospital...question? how long were you really stuck in

> the

> house, unable to do things?? how long till i can drive? i have a big

> party on

> the 28th of july (a little over 2 weeks after surgery)...think i'll be

> able

> to attend?? also going on vacation 2nd week in aug...to beach...a full

> month

> later...think it's a good idea????seems like it was ages ago when i

> went in

> for my first consult (jan) and i waited so long for this day to come

> and now

> i'm shaking in my pants...thank god for all the postings everyone

> writes...makes me a bit wiser, ans certainly makes me laugh....i never

> knew i

> was going to need a wooden spoon to wipe LOL ....i know i'm rambling

> on but i

> just needed to vent a bit... talk to you soon...

> kim

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Donít worry... everything will be fine. A party at 2 weeks should be

fine, too. Just beware that watching everyone eat will be VERY tough

emotionally. (at least it was for me). Also, if everything goes

normally, you will have a great time on your vacation.

I was up and walking from day one, and could pretty much do everything

for myself. I went to the movies after my 4th or 5th day home, so, yes,

you will be able to get out of the house as soon as you feel up to it. I

had pain that lasted longer than others, so I couldnít drive for 2 and a

half weeks, but most people start sooner.

- AA

kiimm2@... wrote:

> hi joanie,

> omg... only 7 more days till i have the surgery... i am getting really

>

> nervous...i keep thinking who am i to chance this operation when i

> have 4

> beautiful kids who need me...i understand the rewards it will bring

> me..

> healthier life and a better quality of life too...but i keep thinking

> what if

> something happens and i don't make it...from reading everyones

> responses i

> know this is normal, but it's so scary....being seperated is hard

> enough and

> i didn't tell my ex....he thinks i'm having my gallbladder removed, so

> he'll

> be with the kids...this week i'll get all my things i need for when i

> come

> home from he hospital...question? how long were you really stuck in

> the

> house, unable to do things?? how long till i can drive? i have a big

> party on

> the 28th of july (a little over 2 weeks after surgery)...think i'll be

> able

> to attend?? also going on vacation 2nd week in aug...to beach...a full

> month

> later...think it's a good idea????seems like it was ages ago when i

> went in

> for my first consult (jan) and i waited so long for this day to come

> and now

> i'm shaking in my pants...thank god for all the postings everyone

> writes...makes me a bit wiser, ans certainly makes me laugh....i never

> knew i

> was going to need a wooden spoon to wipe LOL ....i know i'm rambling

> on but i

> just needed to vent a bit... talk to you soon...

> kim

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kim,

RELAX! LOL!

I know how hard it is, but you thought this through for a long time, chose

this tool to help YOU and nobody else. Not one person can explain to

someone unless experiencing WLS how such a person feels. I have a few words

to describe me....BASKET CASE, but POSITIVE when researching this. Once I

made the decision, it was for ME, and I knew this was my last option, and

once I went through major surgery, there ain't NOTHING STOPPING me!

I just realized yesterday for the very first time in my life, this is the

longest I've ever kept weight off, and have it still come off! I have also

recognized myself as a more motivated person with better esteem (not the

best, but definitely better), healthier when making my food choices, and

constantly having my MIND working BEFORE I eat anything. There's not one

time since surgery I haven't thought about what I've eaten, although I must

admit even when they weren't the best choices, I sometimes still went and

ate it. I don't consider this as a bad thing, but a treat and being human.

I can eat just about anything, minus the high sugars/fat, but in great

moderation. On every diet fad I've been on, I could continue to eat AFTER

the moderation stopped, because my belly wasn't any different than it was

before WLS. Now, I can't physically eat what I was once able to, therefore

my mind and belly finally have a one-on-one relationship for once in my

life! I LOVE IT!

Let your ex think whatever he wishes, or you wish to tell him. That's a

personal decision YOU have made, and I give you credit! Just wait til he

starts noticing and asking a zillion and one questions!

Good luck!

Dawn

Re: 9 more days - Shopping lists and

preparation lists

hi joanie,

omg... only 7 more days till i have the surgery... i am getting really

nervous...i keep thinking who am i to chance this operation when i have 4

beautiful kids who need me...i understand the rewards it will bring me..

healthier life and a better quality of life too...but i keep thinking what

if

something happens and i don't make it...from reading everyones responses i

know this is normal, but it's so scary....being seperated is hard enough and

i didn't tell my ex....he thinks i'm having my gallbladder removed, so he'll

be with the kids...this week i'll get all my things i need for when i come

home from he hospital...question? how long were you really stuck in the

house, unable to do things?? how long till i can drive? i have a big party

on

the 28th of july (a little over 2 weeks after surgery)...think i'll be able

to attend?? also going on vacation 2nd week in aug...to beach...a full month

later...think it's a good idea????seems like it was ages ago when i went in

for my first consult (jan) and i waited so long for this day to come and now

i'm shaking in my pants...thank god for all the postings everyone

writes...makes me a bit wiser, ans certainly makes me laugh....i never knew

i

was going to need a wooden spoon to wipe LOL ....i know i'm rambling on but

i

just needed to vent a bit... talk to you soon...

kim

[Guest guest]

thanks dawn for the positive feedback...

kim

[Guest guest]

thanks dawn for the positive feedback...

kim

[Guest guest]

thanks dawn for the positive feedback...

kim

[Guest guest]

Just one thing I haven't seen mentioned that would have helped me: a

backscratcher. I had an allergic reaction to the morphine, itched

all over, and in the middle of the night my iv came out with all the

scratching.

Best wishes and see you on the other side.