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Posted 1/10/2015 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
They called yesterday to get chewable vitamins (Flintstones Complete 1 twice a day). And to get my calcium . A list of full liquid diet . The Hospital called and pre registered me. They said will call day before (Wednesday ) to tell me what time to be there on Thursday. So that is all done . I guess after I heard from them I'm getting a lil scared .So if you have a second or Two. Please share some comforting words. THANK YOU ALL....
Posted 1/10/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there!
I know exactly how you feel - although I am a little bit behind you! In the UK you have to go in for the pre-surgery assessment - as they do a check for MRSA - a nasty little bug that can cause all kinds of problems after surgery. I've just filled in the form they sent me. Makes it seem a bit more real. I have had an operation before though - and am not as worried as I might have been. I think that the benefits will far outweigh the initial pain and liquid diet! Have you got everything prepared? I'm just starting to think of what I can make/freeze for the first couple of weeks - I love cooking - so am going to make a few pots of consomme! My surgeon gave me a diet sheet a few weeks back - so I could get my head around the diet/ restrictions. Lucky I like mashed potato and custard (not at the same time!!!)
Be strong! Think positive and imagine all the wonderful things you will be able to eat and drink when you are all better!
Best of luck and please let me know how it goes :-)
Posted 1/10/2015 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Sweetie. Hope goes well for you. No as far as preparing food. I hate to cook. Isn't that weird. Thank goodness my husband does. any way I will be buying my list of liquid diet. .....
Posted 1/10/2015 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
If you find something that tastes good and goes down well - let me know! All tips gratefully received!
Will be thinking of you!
Posted 1/10/2015 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
I sure will Sorry I'm always in and out . So did u get a date yet?
Posted 1/10/2015 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
I am 4 days past surgery and I am so thankful I did it! It is not an easy recovery but the good outweighs the bad. I haven't had heartburn at all. I like beef broth and mashed potatoes. I do a lot of broths and jello. I am boiling chicken now for a chicken noodle soup. Family can have chicken and noodles and I have the great fresh broth in it. :)
Posted 1/10/2015 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I've no date yet - I won't get a date until the pre-assessment is done (next week) - but as the tests are only valid for a few weeks - it should be no longer than 6 weeks time. I was asked by the surgeons secretary if I would be willing to travel to either of the hospitals local to me (1 is 18 miles away, the other 25 miles) I may be able to get in a bit sooner as my surgeon operates in both on different days. I said I'm happy to go to either - as it is only day surgery - and I am familiar with both places - so no big worry. She said this may get me seen a lot quicker. The sooner the better! I'd like to think I will be feeling miles better by the Summer. One thing though - I might need a new Summer wardrobe - should be a lot trimmer with this liquid diet!
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Posted 1/11/2015 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Sweetie so you are not staying in the hospital? I am as I was just wondering ...
Posted 1/11/2015 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
No Nannynaomi - in some parts of the UK they do this as a day surgery - you go in early morning, have the operation, and recover until the evening - when they check you are well enough to go home (as long as you have support of course). I'm sure if they ended up not being able to operate laproscopically - then you would be in a few days as this would make the surgery much more major. They say that at home you are less likely to come in contact with germs that may hinder your recovery - and having stayed in hospital for a few days before - I know you get much better rest at home! I'm am lucky as my husband is from a medical background and very good at looking after me :-)
Posted 1/11/2015 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
That's good you will be in good hands.
Posted 1/12/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck for Thursday!
I will be thinking about you!
Posted 1/12/2015 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sweetie. . When you get your date let me know. Trust me getting the Heeby geebys. 2 more days .
Posted 1/13/2015 8:02 AM (GMT 0)
If I were you today, I would be trying to relax as much as I could. But then again - knowing me - I will probably spend the last few days before my op comes up frantically cleaning the house - as I won't be doing much for a few weeks after! So saying I'd end up relaxing in a nice warm bubble bath - minus a glass of wine coz I can't drink alcohol right now. I love doing the odd crossword/arrow word puzzles - and they always time my mind off things. Be strong! Hugs!
Posted 1/13/2015 11:53 PM (GMT 0)
Sweetie, so you are right tomorrow I am going to clean my house and do the laundry . And then take a long bubble bath and have a Jamacian Me Happy. A drink and try and relax and wait for the Hospital to tell me what time I am to be there on Thursday. My husband took me out for Lunch today it was very nice. And we went and got my liquid drinks and my chewable vitamins . So I guess I'm ready just little un easy. Well you know what I mean...
Posted 1/14/2015 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Not long now! In a few more hours you will be all done!
Wishing you a speedy recovery and zero reflux!
:-)
Posted 1/14/2015 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sweetie
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