surgery is tomorrow

Apr 19, 2010

it's finally here!! my open rny and gallbladder removal is april 21. i am terrified out of my mind. i like being very prepared and knowing exactly what the plan is and what will happen, and this feels like i have no control. i just can't fathom what life will be like after surgery. but i am excited. just scared.

i go for my endoscopy and post-op nutrition class in the morning. and then tomorrow my open RNY is scheduled at 6am. wow. i'm not sure when i will be able to post after surgery. will be bringing my laptop. hopefully they have wi-fi there. i am staying in a bariatric suite with my girlfriend and mom. i think they will be taking turns staying with me on the fold out couch.

i have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and i am very anemic. on a normal day, i have a hard time getting around, so i can't help but worry about what recovering from an open rny and gallbladder removal will be like. my mom wants me to stay with her after i get out of the hospital, so she can take care of me. but i think being comfortable in my own home with my dogs, girlfriend and my space will probably be the best thing for my recovery. my partner is a chef and she works at night. i should be ok by myself in the evenings, right?

how many of you needed someone to take care of you after your surgery and for how long?

i am sure i am over planning and everything will go smoothly and fine and i will be healed in know time.

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