Surgery on the 31st!

[Tiffany_Luke7:47]

I feel like the time has flown by. When they called saying my insurance was approved I was so excited and then they called again a couple days later saying "Start you liver reduction diet- surgery is in 2 weeks!" AhHH!!! I'm trying to make sure I have everything on hand ready to go. My question now- should I get a recliner?? Or try to use extra pillows to sit up and sleep? I'm a stomach sleeper so I'm already anticipating a rough few weeks lol

 

[KarenWV]

I feel like the time has flown by. When they called saying my insurance was approved I was so excited and then they called again a couple days later saying "Start you liver reduction diet- surgery is in 2 weeks!" AhHH!!! I'm trying to make sure I have everything on hand ready to go. My question now- should I get a recliner?? Or try to use extra pillows to sit up and sleep? I'm a stomach sleeper so I'm already anticipating a rough few weeks lol

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. This might give you time to try practicing side sleeping lol. Please use this remaining time to try getting your 64ozs of daily water in by sipping all day long. Good luck. You'll do great, I'm sure.

 

[missyinacage]

Honestly, I always sleep in my recliner after surgery. So, if you've been thinking you'd like one, now's a good time. However, it isn't necessary for comfortable sleep. My husband slept in our bed after his surgery with no issues.

You can roll onto your side and use your arm to pull yourself upright so you don't strain your stomach muscles or you can sleep in an abdominal binder.

 

[Ange6012]

Congrats on your surgery and don't sweat. I was uncomfortable for about 2 weeks. People have different pain tolerance. I also obsessed over what could happen lol.
It will be fine. I did stay in the recliner for about 4 days after coming home but I wanted my bed. I saved pain meds to help me get into bed and find a comfortable position. I found sleeping in my right side holding a pillow worked for me.
What I had trouble with was protein supplements. I hated protein shakes I used to love and I still have some I can't stomach using lol.
Be patient with yourself, rest when you need to. Follow your drs orders. Follow up with your dietician as soon as yiu can for help with food.
I had my bypass on May 23rd, 2022, I am happy with my choice. I am 40lbs down, eating regular food but watching my portions and am thrilled with the clothing size drop. I am now in a size 16 pants, xl - 1x tops after being in size 22-24 pants and 3x snug tops

Good luck and stay in touch!