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Wow spell Check hates me, preamble = premake.

I am in school so I am trying to utilize canned foods and things I can preamble and eat when needed. I have tried the B.B. wild salmon, I’m not a salmon fan but this was good. I also eat the canned chicken breast, I don’t know if I can eat it blended but I guess I will have to try for the purée stage. I want to make veggie style baby food to eat during the purée stage, I have been looking up recipes for that. What I am really curious about is the broth stage. Are we supposed to use bullion cubes in boiled water or something else? I was thinking about making my own but I wasn’t sure. I’m trying to keep my salt intake down and I worry the bullion cubes might have a lot in them.

Everything is going to go great. You are a strong person and we will all be praying for you [emoji177]

I haven’t gotten my surgery date yet, hoping to be an October sleeved but possibly a November girl. I just wanted to tell all of the ladies going in for their surgery I will be praying for you. Praying for a successful surgery and a fast and easy recovery [emoji177] Best wishes [emoji177]

Wow 10 more days, that’s awesome! I’m so excited for you [emoji1360]

Those are the same things I am thinking about. Excited to be starting a new chapter, worried about the pre-op diet and dreading the after surgery nausea. I’m excited for you, 22 days!!!

I haven’t had a nuclear stress test but I will be praying everything is good and you will be ok. [emoji177]

Toothpaste & toothbrush too

I am still a few weeks away from getting my surgery date but I have also been looking for ideas about what to bring to the hospital. I plan to bring: Hair brush, my pillow, iPad, cell phone, chargers, portable charger, lip balm, slip on shoes and very loose going home clothes.

I am still a few weeks away from even getting a surgery date yet but I want to plan ahead. During the liquid diet phase should we be adding protein powder to all of our liquids? If so which ones have you tried that you like? I have noticed that with the high protein low carb diet I have been getting constipated, would it be a good idea to add fiber to my drinks as well? I watched a YouTube video where the girl suggested baby food because it is pre-measured, puréed and you can take them with you to work/school for lunch. What are your thoughts on this? I thought baby food would be considered a slider type food and we should stay away. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you. I will make sure to ask him at my next appointment. I did buy some tasteless protein powder for the liquid diet stages and I will make sure to ask about the fiber powder as well. Right now I just make sure to drink lots of water and eat extra, low starchy green veggies. Thank you [emoji16]

I’m sorry your having so much pain. I hope you find out what is causing it and it relieves soon.

I had a question for the WLS vets and anyone who has had it done recently. Are there any "surprises" I should know about before I have my surgery? I had never heard about it leaving you with a new smell, that was surprising to find out. I have heard about the possibility of sagging skin and hair loss, those worry me but I know they can be dealt with. Is there anything else? Are there foods I should avoid (other than the unhealthy stuff) or any tips or tricks you can offer?

I will be having the same surgery, curious to read the feedback of others. I hope it eases up for you soon [emoji177]

Praying for a successful surgery and a fast & easy recovery [emoji177]

I’m so excited for all of you, congratulations! [emoji322][emoji323][emoji1360]

Congratulations sassy! 🤞🏼WaywardMama🤞🏼

She said Costco has a big bottle of store brand flintstone vitamins as well.

That’s what my doc wants me to have too. Two flintstone chewables a day, one with breakfast the other with dinner. [emoji1360]

I’m pre-op so my opinion might not be worth much. Are you getting all of your liquids? I have noticed on days when I do not drink enough water my mind races at night, I can’t get to sleep and when I finally do it is very late and I wake up in the middle of the night feeling wide awake but unrested.

Thank you. I’m glad I won’t need to take it to school with me. I do worry about braving fog and exhaustion after surgery. I took a light load of classes this semester to make up for it but I also took a very difficult class. I’m trying to work ahead so that I will be ready just incase and I will talk to my teacher about it as well incase she can suggest something to help. Thank you again [emoji16][emoji1360]🤞🏼

I was wondering if you used a coughing pillow after VSG and if so, how long after surgery did you need it? Would a firm pillow be better than a squishy fluffy one? I am hoping to go back to school a week after surgery (hopeful, not overly optimistic lol) and I was wondering if I'd need to take my pillow with me.

Praying for successful surgery and a full and easy surgery for everyone going in today. I'm so excited for you and can't wait until it's my turn. Sending love & prayers.

Curious as well [emoji848]

Glad everything went well and you are up and walking. Great news!