Hey thanks FYI Sue, much appreciated.
Sounds like you've had a bit of an ordeal w. it. Good luck!

D.
On 20/04/2009, at 9:45 AM, Suzanne Carlton wrote:

>
>
>
> Hi David
>
> I took in a loose fitting set of pjs, as well as a nightie (boys
> might want a kaftan). But the first 24-48 hours there were several
> tubes and things and the hospital gown and robe they provided seemed
> easier. But after that, I was happy to have PJs. Loose fitting is
> good because the waist band tends to sit where scars might be and
> you don't really want any additional pressure there. I
>
> I'm with Sue - short walks whenever you are able. Good for
> circulation (DVT is always a potential side effect and you will
> probably have pressure stockings or pads stimulating circulation in
> your lower legs anyways), breathing (they are always concerned about
> lung capacity post-surgery) and also for digestion. After the
> hospital, the digestion/walk combination becomes even more important.
>
> I had my surgery in July last year and am about halfway - but I have
> had a few injuries and illnesses that have slowed me down in the
> whole exercise area. That said, still thrilled I did it and
> enjoying much better health and quality of life now.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Susie
>
> --- On Sun, 4/19/09, Sue Suchocki <suesuch@...> wrote:
> From: Sue Suchocki <suesuch@...>
> Subject: RE: [awls] surgery at last
> To: awls@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3:20 PM
>
> Lol. They might lend you one of their beautiful gowns that is open
> down the
> back then you get the best of both worlds!!!!
>
> Sue
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: awls@yahoogroups. com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf
> Of DavidW
> Sent: Monday, 20 April 2009 7:51 AM
> To: awls@yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [awls] surgery at last
>
> Thanks Sue,
>
> On 20/04/2009, at 7:24 AM, Sue Suchocki wrote:
> >
> > Good luck David, I found that I was nervous and excited all rolled
> > into one the week before surgery.
> >
> Yes, quite strange feelings: it has taken so long to get to this point
> and then a chapter of accidents for it to happen in a rush. I am _so_
> pleased to have taken the trouble to find a surgeon with whom I'm
> happy - it took three attempts, but I'm glad I did.
> > I also thought that I would never be able to enjoy my favourite
> > foods again which I have proven wrong.
> >
> that's inspiring.
> > My best hospital tip is when they give you something to eat, have a
> > small amount and then go for a walk up and down the corridor.
> >
> ta. will do. maybe I'll take my running shoes :-)
> > Have you had your last supper??? I don’t know why but everyone I
> > know went out to dinner the week before their surgery. I seems to be
> > a rite of passage. I actually said “goodbye and thanks for being
> > there but I don’t need you now” to big portions at my last supper.
> > OK, a bit whacky but it was something I needed to do.
> >
> I've been travelling so no real opportunity to go out. A little
> splurge perhaps. I've lost 19 Kg pre. op and the last couple of weeks
> has been a bit psychologically weird, whereby I eat something and sort
> of dare myself to gain weight as a result and then when I don't I have
> to resist the temptation to 'up the ante'. Stupid mind games!
> I must say knowing that post-sleeve the number of choices will
> eventually be wide compared with a band, makes me glad I didn't go
> down that path.
>
> > Let us know how you go
> >
> will do thanks Sue - and I look forward to catching up on your
> progress. Biggest question is what the heck do people who sleep in the
> nude do in hospital - I can't bring myself to buy/wear PJs. A négligée
> perhaps :-?
>
> Dave.
> > Talk soon
> >
> > Sue
> >
> > From: awls@yahoogroups. com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf
> > Ofvip4drw
> > Sent: Sunday, 19 April 2009 10:56 PM
> > To: awls@yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: [awls] surgery at last
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm going 'under the knife' for VSG next Tues. am in Liverpool. Hold
> > thumbs please!
> >
> > David
> >
>