Congrats on completing the "walk of fire" to get your surgery date.
I am 9 weeks out and have learned by reading this forum that there is quite a difference in the way surgeons can handle this process, so keep in mind that your requirements may be a little, or a lot, different than others. It is always best to follow what YOUR surgeon tells you. That said...
Yes, I did have to do a bowel prep. As things go, it was no big deal. I was well prepared. I bought a good book, stayed home that day and spent a good deal of time in the bathroom.
My surgeon did not want me to take blood pressure meds after surgery. My blood pressure was normal before I left the hospital--I took it last night and it was 125/73---no meds. I'm sure it depends on how high yours is, how long you've been on meds, how much meds you are currently taking, etc. Good questions to ask your doctor.
Thas my story...
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 Deb
12/12/06 Lap-RNY
Dr. John Morton - Stanford Medical Center
333/310/189/160
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"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
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