shadesofteal

Wow you guys, I am so impressed at how upbeat you all are! I am feeling like such a Debbie Downer today. I am on day 5 of my pre-op and I am MISERABLE today. Yesterday was tough, but today is the worst that it has been for me. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I'm struggling to get my protein in. I purchased a million different kinds of protein powder for shakes, but I can't seem to get past the texture. This is not a new problem for me, as I have always had strange food texture issues. I am going to the store to purchase some pre-mixed shakes, even if I have to buy slim fast, so that I can pump some protein in. I am hoping that this will get easier. I am super jealous of all of you who are allowed to eat during your pre-op. I have been trying to rationalize all day why 4 oz of turkey would hurt me.... sigh. I will get through this. I have no other option! Surgery is June 5 and trust me...it can NOT come soon enough. Okay...rant over.

Okay, so I received some things from my surgeon today. One of them was an order form for Vemma liquid vitamins. They are about $75 for a one month supply. That seems kinda high to me. What do I need to be taking and how much should I expect to pay? (My surgery is June 5)

I am officially a June 5 sleever! I am on day two of my pre-op diet...blah. But I am SO READY!! . Good luck to all!

Okay...I start my two week pre-op diet tomorrow. I can have three protein shakes and supplement that with clear and full liquids. I need some ideas so I don't lose my mind over the next two weeks! Anyone have any great ideas to manage the liquid diet??? Thx!

Who is approved through insurance for surgery??! THIS GIRL IS!!!! Happiest day I have had in a long time!!

Will insurance typically deny surgery if weight is not lost during the pre-op diet?

Congrats taurabird!!! That's so exciting!!! I hope all my stuff comes together so I can schedule June 3!

Thanks so much! I am so excited! But I am such a planner that sometimes it causes me extra anxiety. Lol. Good to know that I can likely still do it all!

So, I posted this in the June 2013 Thread, and then realized that those guys haven't been through this either...duh. I am looking at having a VSG on June 3 (hopefully). I super excited and have read a lot and watched so many video blogs that I can't begin to count. Many of them talk about how difficult it is to get your water/protein in for weeks after surgery. June is baseball season around here (and it is HOT) and I have an avid baseball player who will be in a tournament the weekend of June 22nd. How in the world do I prevent dehydration if I can't drink water/Gatorade like usual? I'm an avid baseball mom! I don't mind missing a practice, but I don't want to miss his games!! (On the flip side, I also don't want to end up in the hospital with dehydration...). Thoughts?

So here is my question...and go easy on me, I'm new. . I am planning a June 3 VSG surgery. My 10 year old plays baseball and has a tournament the weekend of June 22 (ish). It is, historically, REALLY HOT during that time. If getting your fluids down at the rate the doctor wants you to is a real problem (as I have read multiple accounts and seen many vlogs indicating), how do I protect myself from dehydration? I don't mind missing practice, but I don't miss my guy's games! Thoughts?

Hi Ladies!! (And gents). I am new here and am just trying to find my way around. I am planning on a June VSG surgery. I am excited and scared and overwhelmed all at the same time! I am hoping to be scheduled on June 3, but will have to wait for full approval before they can schedule anything. I am excited that we can all support each other along the way!!