By Day 3 you are an old hand. Monitoring at about 4am (woke us up but try not to) and then a cuppa at about 6.30am. Day staff introduce themselves and confirm that you are expected to be going home that day. We were all looking forward to getting out of dodge but were forewarned…
Category: My Bariatric Surgery Diary
The Day after Surgery
I remember much more about day 2. You get monitored throughout the night and pain relief is initially given intravenously and then about 6am you start to come round a little more. About 8am you get your first injection (a course of which you need to self administer for 2 weeks after the operation. I’m…
The Day of Surgery
On the morning of surgery we were awake at 5am. We had decided to have a last night at home rather than checking into a B&B and I’m glad that we did. Thankfully hubby was up and about and I had a shower and a close shave – important tip boys, don’t miss this. Whilst…
What to take to hospital
These are the things I took with me… iPhone Ipad with downloaded books, movies and a good music playlist Headphones (if wireless don’t forget a charger) Long leads for phones/ipad 2 sets of pyjamas (your in a gown on day one) Underwear Wash kit Wet wipes – for when you can’t be bothered to wash…
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