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Hi my name is Katrina, I am 26 and just got the good news that my insurance accepted the surgery, also just got my date December 17th really excited and also very nervous. Any advice?

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Hi Katrina and Welcome,

I am having surgery on the 18th. The date is right around the corner, so take your time to get familiar with what your Surgeon, NUT, whomever is suggesting. Also this site has a wealth of informtation. I have also gained some insight from YouTube vids.

Just prepare as can. If you have not already you may want to sample some Protein be it drinks or powder. I understand that your taste may change after the surgery, so don't go wild and crazy right off the bat.

I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought a few individual RTD's, out of th 5, I acutally liked 2, maybe 3. I also really care for Atkin's...my fav right now, so I hop after surgery, it will remain a fav.

I plan to shop for things I need every other week, so whent he time comes it will already be available.

You might also want to start, if you have not already begin not drinking with your meals, chew your food completely and reduce portions. All of which will be a great deal of help for post-op.

Veteran Sleevers may want to chime in as well. I have been here awhile just biding my time, and it is soon to come.

Much success to you.

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Hi Katrina and Welcome' date='

I am having surgery on the 18th. The date is right around the corner, so take your time to get familiar with what your Surgeon, NUT, whomever is suggesting. Also this site has a wealth of informtation. I have also gained some insight from YouTube vids.

Just prepare as can. If you have not already you may want to sample some Protein be it drinks or powder. I understand that your taste may change after the surgery, so don't go wild and crazy right off the bat.

I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought a few individual RTD's, out of th 5, I acutally liked 2, maybe 3. I also really care for Atkin's...my fav right now, so I hop after surgery, it will remain a fav.

I plan to shop for things I need every other week, so whent he time comes it will already be available.

You might also want to start, if you have not already begin not drinking with your meals, chew your food completely and reduce portions. All of which will be a great deal of help for post-op.

Veteran Sleevers may want to chime in as well. I have been here awhile just biding my time, and it is soon to come.

Much success to you.[/quote']

Thank you for all that great information, I think I'm so nervous for afterwards recovery,pain, and being able to deal with the diet changes I just want to make sure i do everything correctly.

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