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A purée turkey and gray would probably still taste good, And maybe sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce.

@@Brn2blossom I wouldn't tell you to go against your team but at that point in time you will need to get in your fluids no matter the temp. I've never heard of a temp range but I could do both W/o issue. My fist real drink in the hospital was the barium sulfate for the swallow test I can tell you it was not warm lol!

Oh ok thank you. I do the "mention" thing. I've noticed a lot of people will talk to me but I don't see it unless they mention me, if not I go through and read all the threads I've posted in periodically to see if I need to respond. It's time consuming but if someone ask me a question I dont want them to think I'm ignoring them. And thank YOU for checking on me after my surgery!

Aww that makes my heart smile! Thank you guys! I don't know how to tag names out side this thread but I'm thankful for everyone who ever shared any advice with me and my PM group. I get new people PMing me almost everyday which is flattering but I'm still just a newbie too! I'm happy to share any advice I can with truth and honesty ❤

Pre/post all the liquids,isopure, premier protein ready made drinks in all 3 flavors, after surgery only chocolate. Coconut water (after) Different broths. Jello, Popsicles,...although I didn't care for them. I couldn't have any thing red, purple, or Orange after surgery due to having a JP drain. That's all I was allowed until a week after being home then I could have thick liquids and I was able to go to the store and get the stuff I needed for that phase.

Hospital- x strength gas x strips, Biotene mouth spray and lozenges, fem wipes, ipad, extension cord, Chapstick, shower goods including poof ball, makeup wipes to clean my face. Glade plug-in, my makeup/toiletry bag was one that unfolded with a hook so I could hang it on the side of my hospital bed and keep everything within reach (bought at Walmart) My big pillow. The most comf pjs, rob, and stretchy undies I could find. Slippers, 1 isopure drink. I used ALL of it! There was nothing I needed...the hospital does give you toiletries I just like to have my own brands of stuff.

Everyone is different but I was "good" after a week.

@@Stevehud I would ask her how much commission she's making off this??! Tell Her sure you will but you won't be paying him a dime. I bet it doesn't come up again PS good job avoiding trivial arguments!!!!

@@EllieMae Same as mine. Only I chose to do my check-ins with a nutritionist instead of a DR.

@@EllieMae They make you drink a Barium sulfate drink (disgusting ) While they X-ray your swallows to your stomach. The drink makes a leak show up if you have one.

Mine did it the day after surgery and then again at my two week check up! I HATE that test!!!!! So gross!!!!

Congrats

Hi, has anyone tried the syntrax nectar protein and if so what flavor would you recommend?

@@dallasmorris That is odd. I only had blood test none of the other testing. I don't have any co morbids though so maybe they didn't feel it needed. I know my anesthesiologist would have required more testing had I been diabetic or had any heart issues but I don't. You would think at the very least they would do blood tests on you.

@@mnmlst I had surgery on 11/3 and I only weighed in at my dr apt so far. I have a scale but I don't use it. I'm pretty early out too and I don't want the scale stressing me out while my body is in the process of healing. I'm doing what I'm suppose to do so I'm not worried about it. I see people almost daily posting and freaking out because they didn't lose A week or not enough for them ect...,even us early birds when really our focus should be on getting our nutrition/fluids in and healing. There's nothing this early out that we can do about it anyway. I may weigh more a couple months from now when I can eat better and "may" need to make adjustments but Right now it's kinda pointless. Unless you just want to see the numbers that's fine too but it does no good to freak out about it. To each his own! Now, I heard about the 3 weeks stall and I was thinking this morning are they saying on the 3rd week you stall or do you stall for 3 weeks?

Hi all, I am scheduled for VSG surgery on 11/3. I was just wanting to know if anyone could tell me about how long the recovery time was before you could get around without much pain? I am having my surgery on a Monday. I will be in the hospital until Wednesday and I was hoping to be back in class on Thursday. (1 hr lecture) is that possible or Am I just delusional? Thank you in advance!

@@nmsugirl06 Have you called BCBS and asked them what your exact requirements are? If not you should defiantly do that. Most surgeons deal with multiple insurance companies so it's good to know your insurance process. Maybe that will help with your frustrations. Ask them all the questions you have. Make sure they clarify everything you need to know. I hope that helps.

@@nmsugirl06 Will they count that as one? Thats so odd that they would want two supervised diets in one year from you. How many people actually do that? Most of us try to diet on our own. I never would have been approved if that were the case.

Yay! Fabulous!

Congrats! Godspeed!

Wow wonderful! You must be so proud!

You could use a timer

@@nmsugirl06 I have BCBS fed and all I had to do was list the diets I had tried. Do you have to do the 3 month supervised "diet" check in with the nutritionist once a month for 3?

You're welcome.

Stella got her groove back!!! Ha! Good for you! You enjoy every bit of it I'm sure it's well deserved!