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Wyler's Lite Pink Lemonade with unflavored protein powder was a lifesaver.

I got a prescription, took one pill and didn't like the way it made me feel so I didn't take them again. But when my surgeon interview me he asked if I had taken them. I relied, "Yes, one pill." He said it was help with the process since I had a prescription for it. My first visit was April 1, 14. I was approved May 7, 14. My surgery was July 3, 14. Buy it for insurance purposes but don't take it.

I'M SLEEVED!!!! Day 7 post op and still amazed.

Tell people the truth. Tell them..."My new lifestyle requires that I limit the amount of food I eat at one setting. Portion control really works and I plan to continue until I reach my goal. I have lost 20+ lbs by making healthier choices and limiting my intake. At home I weigh my food. Here I'm just going to bag this up and eat it later." I have even said "I was really hungry so I ate a little beforehand and it has really affect my taste buds plus I came to socialize with you." Is it rude to eat before your guest arrive? Well, I do. (My friends doesn't seem to mind.) I even arrived a few minutes late and tell my guest to start without me. "I don't want you waiting on me so I will bag this up." If all fails tell them "I'm on a appetite suppress." OTC is somehow more acceptable than wls. Don't stress yourself! It's your life! Be happy!

Congrats on the surgery. Hope you continue to do great. Do you know why you were not required to do a pre op liquid protein diet? Your liver lies in front of your stomach. So it has to be manipulated in order to perform the sleeve. The pre op liquid diet helps to eliminate the visceral fat around the liver. Plus dehydration is critical post op. If you start off well dehydrated it will lessen your chances of becoming dehydrate post op. I was obviously heavily sedated when I half read your question. The reason I didn't have to do a pre op protein diet is because my bmi was 37 (which is less than 40). I was approved for surgery bc I have really bad sleep apnea. I did the pre op diet because I gain 10+lbs having food funerals. The day of my surgery I was 216.4lbs.

I agree with BeagleLover, lace up instead of a zipper.

I'm 2 days post op and I'm dying laughing over here. I'm not sure why I found this so funny. All I know is I couldn't (for the life of me) stop laughing. Holding on tight to my pillow laughing my butt off.

Congrats on the surgery. Hope you continue to do great. Do you know why you were not required to do a pre op liquid protein diet? Your liver lies in front of your stomach. So it has to be manipulated in order to perform the sleeve. The pre op liquid diet helps to eliminate the visceral fat around the liver. Plus dehydration is critical post op. If you start off well dehydrated it will lessen your chances of becoming dehydrate post op.

Oh and thanks for praying for me, ladies and gents.

I'm SLEEVED!!! Day 1 post op is going GREAT. I'm in very little pain, a lot of belching and first sip of water was heaven.

Will there be any abdominal swelling after a VSG? If so, how long did the swelling last?

What's up Fam? I'm just finding you guys tonight and glad I did. My VSG is less than 8 hrs and I can't sleep. Excited but extremely nervous. I wasn't required to do a 7 day pre op but I did away. All the food funerals cause me to gain a few...several pounds. For the who are willing say a little prayer for me. Thank you and see you on the lighter side.

Fruits have a lot of sugar in it. Although it's natural sugar, sugar still equals calories. My NUT recommends Crystal Lite or Mio. However, this is an excellent question for your NUT. Drinking large amount of cold Water at one time makes me nauseated so I drink it room temperature water and that prevent the nausea. Good luck.

I'm not liking all this sweet stuff that is on the pre op liquid diet (Jello, Popsicles, Protein drinks...chocolate, vanillas and strawberry, crystal lites, Gatorade, powerade). I never really had a sweet tooth like that! I overeat heathy food like a pot of sautéed kale and a pound of grilled shrimp. I don't think I can make it on broth and Water. Any suggestion?

Thanks ladies for your response. I ordered Unjury chicken and unflavored protein. I also purchased some IsopureZero Carb at the local Vitamin Shoppe. It's not perfect but at least it's not sweet. 20 fl oz, 160 calories, 0 carbs, 0 fat, 40g PROTEIN. It's a little expensive $4.15 a bottle but less than a fast food meal.

I dream of the day I can cook a pot of lean turkey chili but then I thought to myself it will take 6 months to finish a pack of ground turkey meat. I'm home alone so there is no one else to cook for. How do you guys handle excessive amounts of food? (I guess my real concerns are meats because of the way meat is sold.)

Sorry if the post made you nervous. I am just so psyched about getting it finally done. It has taken almost year to get here. I know that I will get nervous either the night before or day of the surgery. Keep your updates coming in, would love to keep hearing from you and all on how your journey is going. No problem. I just refocused the nervous energy to preparing myself which I why I became nervous in the first place. I hadn't researched or even thought what I needed for the surgery. I started reading my written instructions daily and buying pre and post foods so things are better for me. I'm in the excited phase now.

Thanks everyone. These are such GREAT ideals. I will look for a butcher shop like NYCkindofgirl suggested because my problem is purchasing large quantities of meat. I don't have a problem with leftovers but like NYCkindofgirl said most meats are prepackaged at about 12 oz each. (That's six servings of one meat and I know I will get tired of eating the same thing.) I don't like wasting...I enjoy cooking... and I need to improve on my freezing techniques. I tend to forget what I store in the freezer but I LOVE the silicone muffin pan suggestion.

Hi ladies and gents. I will be sleeved on July 3rd. I wasn't nervous until I read the post that said "3 weeks away". I would love to join you guys for this wonderful journey.

I'm 5'4, 215lbs, 46 yrs old, single mom of an 18 yr old. My surgery is scheduled on July 3rd. My surgeon is out of the country so one of his partner did my pre op visit on June 3rd and he did not give me any information. I asked 2 questions which he answered but he didn't offer anything else. I don't not feel prepared at all.

How long did it take you to get your surgery date? I was approved by my insurance carrier on May 7th and I have not heard from my doctor's office.

Thanks NICU-RN for your response. I called the office this morning just a few minutes after they opened and I was able to speak to the nurse practitioner (she is responsible for scheduling my sleeve). She informed me that the doctor will be out of the country for 8 weeks and his first available surgery date is September 17th. At that point I will not have a support system because my only child is going off to college. This is becoming a stressful journey!