May 22nd!!!!

Well, I went for my pre-op testing yesterday, and since I haven't received any phone calls from the doctor's office, I assume we are a go! My sweetheart of a husband went with me yesterday (it was our anniversary) and we made a day of it. He is so supportive and I swear last night he was "nesting" making sure everything was ready for my recovery! I'm really excited! Having a hard time concentrating on work, which I have tons to do today. Taking off tomorrow around noon to do my bowel prep!

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Diane
Banded - May 22, 2008
Dr. Lee Schmitt - St. Vincent's East
Birmingham, Alabama

Carrie C-I don't have to use an antiseptic, but do have to wash with antibacterial soap the day of surgery. I'm sure it's related?!? To prevent infection in your incision areas I imagine. But just guessing that's what it's for. I'm not super excited about it because its soo drying and i can't use lotion afterwards. LAME.
Can't believe, we're almost there!!

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"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" ~Margaret Thatcher

I was told to shower with an antiseptic product the night before or mornng of. They said any pharmacy would have some in it's first aid product section.

They gave me a bottle at the hospital. They also told me I couldn't wear nailpolish! Very strange.

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!!!

Never heard of the antiseptic showering - not even for any of my other surgeries. I would think that they would clean the area with antiseptic in the operating room!! Is this an HMO???!!! Trying to save money!!! LOL!!!

Anyway - start my liquid diet tomorrow and stocked up on all my other supplies for the days following. How exciting and nerve wracking!!

Terri

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"Sometimes you just gotta jump off and build your wings on the way down!"



SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!!

Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day. I'm kind of an idiot I think. I'm working, because I thought it would help me get things wrapped up and keep my mind off of what's happening tomorrow, but it's not! Not at all. Go figure. Good luck to everyone for tomorrow!!

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"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" ~Margaret Thatcher

Well I must say I'm scared as hell. I'm cranky for my liquid diet , but I'm hanging on it. Yester I saw on You tube the surgery and I doesn't seem to complicated. . Please wish me luck..

Weird about the nailpolish thing! I wore nailpolish on both my fingers and toes! It wasn't a problem! I did have to take my nose ring out though. It came out fine, but when I got home and tried to put it back in, my nose had already started to heal up! I had to force it though, and my piercing is over a year old! My ears heal up quickly too. Maybe that means my port scars will too!

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Yea, the nailpolish thing is weird. They also said no makeup, but I wasn't planning on wearing it anyway!

I had to start my liquid diet today, and it has been very hard. I hope it is easier after the surgery.

they told me no makeup or hair products. the only thing i put on was deoterent, and brushed my teeth.

i think liquids are easier after surgery, i only had some soup yesterday and i've been up for 4 hours today and i'm not hungry for anything at all. i had some hot tea this morning but thats been it so far. i do think i'm struggling with some emotional eating, like i feel like i should be eating but i'm just not physicaly hungrey! so i'm not eating, and i'm feeling fine so far.

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So with the nailpolish thing, they actually gave us an explanation on that. If people don't wear light enough nail polish, the oxygen sensor can't get a very good reading on your finger, so they just tell people no nail polish. Our nurse consult did say it was okay to have acrylic nails, just to have them as clear or french manicure. Go figure!

I am so glad this day is about 1/2 over. Can't wait for tomorrow...

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"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" ~Margaret Thatcher

I can't wait either. I am ready to have it done already!

Thread Starter  

Good luck to all of us tomorrow. I will be back on Friday 5/23. My prayers are with everyone....Meet you all in
band land on Friday.

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Banded: May 22, 2008 Dr. Fielding, NYU, NYC

ONLY 1 MORE DAY!!! OMG!!!

I wish this would just be over already!!!

Good luck to us!!!

Terri

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"Sometimes you just gotta jump off and build your wings on the way down!"



SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!!

Good luck to all you 22nd-ers!!! Today will be wonderful for you...I can't wait until you all are back with stories! Remember the pain is temporary....but the weight loss will be permanent! (We can do this!)

I now have less than 24 hours left.....nervously excited......but I can't wait to be with you all on the other side. HUGS!!!

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