Ranger1269

So I have been trying to get approved for surgery for almost a year. I finally got clearance from insurance about a week ago and am scheduled for VSG 4/5. Preop starts on 3/29, in which its all liquid and one protein shake a day. I am excited but my anxiety is starting to skyrocket. I have bad discs in my back and am off all meds for it, so I feel terrible. Then about 2 weeks ago I was silly and had a "mini face lift" where they use threads to tighten and my mouth doesn't open very far. I hope that doesn't interfere with the scope and surgery. That combined with the preop and recovery time, has got me feeling all sorts of nervous! I also didn't take much time off work...I do computer work and can flex at home. Anyone have words of comfort or need a support buddy GAH?!

@tabba29 You can do it!

@scotty_vsg I am there too. No more ibuprofen or dicfofenac (which is in the ibuprofen family). I can barely turn in my sleep and my back is aching terrible! Good luck to you!

Hi, @enamio18! I did see a nutritionist for 6 mos. I just got the email from my doc yesterday and it shows 1 shake. Boo. I am going to do my best, but I did buy a few extra in case I am dying. 2021-03-24 13-14.pdf

HAH, Well I just turned 50! It's really not much more than botox. Its non surgical, but my jaw/cheek muscles are tighter. I am her with you! I just went and got a ton of chicken broth and some protein shakes. Good luck!!

Hi I could use a buddy too. My surgery for sg is scheduled 4/5. Excited and nervous! My doc office has not been the best at relaying all the info and I am a little overwhelmed at all of the appts. I was told to start a liquid diet 3/29 but I can only have 1 protein shake per day. I think that scares me more than anything . Looking for any friends who can offer any help at all!

Mine is scheduled 4/5/2021 and I am super nervous! Good luck!