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Gwen · 08-16-2007, 09:21 AM

We hope to have an update on how your surgery went as soon as you're able to post again!!

Hi there and welcome to the family!

I am also a newbie - only joined in July 2007 and still pre-opp.

As I know how intimidating this forum can be when you first start exploring it I thought I'd give all the newbies a few pointers as to the threads that made an impression on me:

Pouch Rules for Dummies - posted by Baron Patrick
Pouch Rules for Dummies

Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op - compiled by LisaM
Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op

The things people wish they had known beforehand - compiled by LisaM
The things people wish they had known beforehand

What Supplements are you on? - started by Jerrod24
What Supplements are you on?

Have a great time and I look forward to following your journey!

PS: If any of the "oldies" have any other threads to bring to our attention please let me know and I will add it to my list.

Hugs

GrandmaRose · 07-08-2008, 03:19 PM

BEST ADVICE: Be sure you take someone with you to the hospital. Don't stay alone. I found I needed comfort more than anything while I was there. Someone to hold my hand.

Also, wean off the caffeine and soda pop BEFORE surgery, so you aren't dealing with that along with everthing else. Lay in a good supply of SlimFast. I brought home some 1-ounce "cups" (medicine cups) from the hospital to measure my drinks out for the first few days. Remember: YOUR MOUTH IS BIGGER THAN YOUR POUCH. So take small swallows.

Good luck. You won't be sorry. I am so thrilled with my pouch. I have been obese for so long that I didn't remember what it was to be "normal"-sized - and am looking forward to crossing my legs when I sit; rising from a squat without pushing off on the floor; tying my own shoes; wearing my daughter's clothes; etc. etc.

Love to you all,

GrandmaRose

mistymee · 07-08-2008, 05:12 PM

Hi GMRose.. not sure if you noticed that this thread is a year old!

Not a big deal and I don't know if the original poster is even around anymore or not, lol..

blisandt · 07-08-2008, 05:52 PM

welcome aboard... 2 weeks is 7/14 (not 8/14)? congrats...

I am approved, but don't have a date yet (indeed, wanted to see a second surgeon and have not had my initial consult with him, so....)..

congrats and good luck!

mistymee · 07-08-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blisandt

welcome aboard... 2 weeks is 7/14 (not 8/14)? congrats...

I am approved, but don't have a date yet (indeed, wanted to see a second surgeon and have not had my initial consult with him, so....)..

congrats and good luck!

as mentioned in the post directly above yours, this is a year old thread.. it was 8/14 2007.