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What do the beginning steps look like for surgery?

Posted by mrsfawn23 @mrsfawn23, Jun 25 3:28pm

I have the referral just waiting to get a call from the surgeons office to set up the consult. wondering what the beginning of all this looks like?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Nov 4 3:58pm
In reply to @alsims463 "This has now become a real thing. I have been through the therapy sessions and met..." + (show)
@alsims463

This has now become a real thing. I have been through the therapy sessions and met all the requirements and now the surgery date has been set. I will be doing the RNY in December. I have the reading materials etc to get the list of items I will need and to the processes to get started with the liquid diet prior to the surgery and pureed foods afterward. Does anyone who has been through it have any specific suggestions on preparation? From your experiences, what were some of the issues that arose during this time that you might not have been prepared for? Any suggestions are appreciated.

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@alsims463
You have done the work and on to the next part of the journey.

This discussion does not answer your question directly, but does have helpful hints.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-take-to-the-hospital-how-long-did-y9u-have-to-stay/
When I had my surgery, it was right before the holidays. Eating a holiday meals was out of the question. The best solution is to plan ahead. You should not deprive yourself of family and friends, but you will not be able to eat and your still recovering from surgery.

Do you have a plan for the holidays?

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