Phatmomof2

Hi, I'm having a lot of pain the past 2 days in my lower left abdomen/side. Has anyone else experienced this? It is constantly there and increases with movement. Should I call the doc? Thanks for your help.

Hello everyone, This journey began 7 years ago for me. I've struggled with my weight all my life and I finally decided to make an appointment with the surgeon. He is wonderful and one of the absolute best in Michigan. For one reason or another the timing was never right until this year. So, with the help of my doctors and family things moved along quickly and I had a VSG last Monday. Everything has gone smoothly so far. I had two nights in the hospital and have been home 5 nights now. I've been on the liquid only protein diet and need some help. They are just tasting terrible these days. Do any of you have any helpful tips? Also, when did start eating small bites of solid food? I'm still making regular meals for my family and it is getting harder to not try a bite :-/ Thanks!

Overall experience has been great. My surgery went as good as possible and the doctor, nurses and staff at the hospital were great. One thing I do know is my doctor use to work at Forest Health/Barix for many years and he is awesome. I bet your doctor is too :-)

Good for you! I had a couple rough days but I'm doing better this evening. Yes, Go Tigers!

What pre op diet do you have to follow? I only had to be on a clear liquid diet with 40 to 60 g of Protein per day for the two days prior to surgery. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones but it wasn't that difficult. What I'm finding is the post op diet is very difficult! I can barely choke down a Protein Drink as the after taste makes me gag. I can't wait for puréed foods/soups! As far as advice for pre op dieting, I would buy lots of small amounts of protein supplements and try a lot of them so you can have the ones you like for post op. Drink lots of Water, have chicken broth for dinner and eat sugar free popsicles. Just keep reminding yourself that you can do it! Good luck and keep in touch!

Way to go! You look wonderful.

Thank you for all the good tips & ideas. Good luck to you!

10/15, 7 days away! Excited, nervous and ready to start the next chapter of my life.

Good luck! I know how you feel as I'm having the same feelings. My VSG is scheduled for 10/15. Making a list is a great idea :-)

This is my first time on this site. My VSG is scheduled for 10/15 and I'm very excited and ready to start this journey.