GRS in a few weeks

[Shawnna]

I'm finally getting GRS in just a few weeks!

Surgery scheduled for the last week of April. I'm so excited it's almost impossible for me to focus on anything else.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm so in my own head making arrangements and trying to get ready I'm afraid I going to overlook something important.

What's the most important thing for me to remember? How did you keep your head about you with all the excitement?

[Denise]

In a word my advice is relax.  Go into the surgery calm, cool and collected.

Be prepared for your return home. If you need a list of what you'll need, there is another  thread here recently with suggestions.

For Post op it's most helpful to relax and go with the flow.  Expect discomfort and you'll be fine.  Listen to the doctors and staff but you are ultimately responsible for yourself.  I basically pleaded for food early and they relented.  (I ordered pizza on day 3.  I would have on day 2 if I knew I could have)

If you need a chat friend, pm me and we'll exchange contact info.

Kisses and good luck
Denise

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[Dani]

Does anyone have any advice?

Bring your picture ID with you.

What's the most important thing for me to remember?

Don't eat the night before surgery.

How did you keep your head about you with all the excitement?

Keep in mind you are only changing 3% of your body. The rest of you will be the same.

After all is done, just go out there and live your life.

[LizK]

I'm finally getting GRS in just a few weeks!

Surgery scheduled for the last week of April. I'm so excited it's almost impossible for me to focus on anything else.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm so in my own head making arrangements and trying to get ready I'm afraid I going to overlook something important.

What's the most important thing for me to remember? How did you keep your head about you with all the excitement?

Expect that everything will not go as you think. The chances are you may have some small complication, in most cases it will be easily sorted and will cause no real long term harm. Be patient with your recovery.

I agree with the other ladies and especially about listening to your Drs and following their advice. Having a friend around will be helpful but if you are fully prepared for your return home you should be fine.

You will be tired...its a tiring operation. Take your time.

Make sure you can easily connect to the internet and not be reliant on the local hospital WIFI, also ensure you have back up charging for your phone or tablet.

Don't plan on making any important decision for the first week or two after your op. I found it took a little while to recover from the long anaesthetic.

"How did you keep your head about you with all the excitement?"...I don't know that I did LOL You will be on the operating table before you know it....and then you will be awake and it will be all over

Feel free to PM or Email me also if you want to chat....

[Julie -2010]

Congratulations Shawnna.  I so happy for you.

Good luck

Julie