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geterdone · July 21, 2012

With my VGS i had to follow a diet before surgery. Two weeks before surgery was two protein shakes and a salad with protein. Three days before surgery was clear liquid only, broth, sugar free jello, sugar free popcycle. 10pm the night before surgery nothing. That in it self was a batttle which i concerd. The Surgery was new and scary to me, i followed doctors orders. After surgery i walked as much as i could which moved the GAS and helped the pain. I'm 2 weeks post and have never vomitted. Went back to work one week after surgery. This surgery is so much better than the lap band or bypass. Good luck!!!

notime · July 22, 2012

I am three months post-op. My doctor required four nutrition classes--three before he would do the surgery and one at one month post-op. It sounds as though your's didn't offer/require any.

One thing stressed during my classes was that this was a diet for life, not just until reaching goal weight. The following site may help answer your diet questions.

http://www.mybrandnewlife.org/patient-stories-and-support/bariatric-dietitians-guide-to-successful-weight-loss/