Congrats! It's getting close! You're gonna do great. The nerves are normal,and honestly the pre-op is the hardest part because of the anticipation of what is to come.
Once it's all done you're gonna feel so much better and in such a short amount of time. Not gonna lie, there is some discomfort afterward, but do what they tell you and walk as soon and as much as you can while in the hospital. This will help, especially with the gas pains.

Hi! What kind of surgery are you having? The nice thing is that with all of them being laparoscopic now, the recovery is much easier! I agree with the walking - it really helps with the gas pains. Getting used to things like small bites, sipping water throughout the day, and chewing food at least twenty times are good things to practice. Like I just told someone else, if you're still drinking caffeine, wean yourself off slowly. I didn't and I had nasty withdrawal symptoms for about three days pre surgery. At the hospital, it really helped me to bring my iPhone and ear buds so I could listen to music and drown out the hospital noise. Sending a friend request. Good luck!

So exciting! I was super nervous before but you'll be fine. Just had mine April 2nd and like everyone else said walk and sip. Also give your body time to rest because you wont get much in the hospital when they check on you every two minutes! Wish you nothing but the best!!!

Yes no straws in my program. My hospital and surgery team gave me 1oz cups after to drink from it was not hard to learn to sip - trust me the first time you take too big of sip you know it LOL...it's uncomfortable, you won't be quick to repeat it. I didn't even get to count, I don't even remember going into the OR - must be a cheap date! Ask you doctor about the water bottle every doctor is different, they will let you know their feelings on it, you never know Best wishes!

my docs are in the no straw group. take. some sleep pants or lounging pants for after you can take a shower, on the second day , that way when you walk your behind won't be hanging out of your gown. the no straw is on the theory that you take in too much air when trying to sip.

I was also told no straws so just be very careful if thats what you decide to do. I'm only 11 days post op and so far so good. How are you doing?

Try to think of something really funny to say when you wake up and think about it while you are going under. I also counted the lightbulbs in the weird medical lamp I was looking at to see if I could get to the end before I passed out. It's kind of hard to talk with the mask thingie on and they didn't make me count or anything, they just had me breathing slowly and deeply. So prepare your headspace for thinking good/funny things.

Anyone with a date scheduled should read Stranger Here By Jen Larsen. Not only is it very pertinent to what you will go through, but it is well written and a page turner at times. She takes you step by step through her journey and gave me a whole lot to think about pre-op. I am grateful that the book was there for me. I downloaded it from Kindle. My husband is reading it now too. Let me know what you think. And good luck you all. I had my gb surgery 5 days ago. The worst is behind me now. Phew. Just tired.

Hi Dustin!

I had RNY on February 19th. It was the best decision I've ever made. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. My biggest challenge was adjusting to the fact that I can't really turn to food for comfort like I have in the past. It's something that I know I will continue to grapple with going forward. My surgery itself was very easy (relatively speaking). I was out of the hospital in less than 36 hours after surgery and my pain wasn't really bad at all. I stopped taking my pain meds two days after surgery. Remember to walk as much as you can because that really helps with the gas pains! So far, I've been pretty lucky as I'm adding in new foods - most have gone well. There's just a few instances where my stomach hurt after something, but no major things like vomiting, etc. (Thank goodness!) You are going to do great! Any other questions, don't be afraid to ask!

Great job with the pre-op weight loss!

Hi Dustin!
Mine is a bit of a story. Had sleeve on 4-26-2010. Weight was 281 on day of surgery. Lost to 208, was a total of 110 pounds from pre op weight. Suffered with terrible GERD for far too long and gained back to 267 in the summer of 2013. I think the slider type foods were more soothing. Somehow I got control of my tool and began to lose. I converted to RNY on Jan. 20, 2015, and weight was 231. GERD is better since I don't vomit bile anymore, but I still HAVE to take Prilosec and Zantac two times a day and Carafate four times a day. Weight is now 208 and am in a pause (expect these, they happen). I know this surgery will get me closer to goal than the sleeve ever did.

I wish you all the best! Btw: I am from south Mississippi and have used y'all too, lol! Great pre op weight loss too!