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Im getting ready to get my vsg not only by getting all the things the doc requires but also what my body need. Basically i got all my four wisdom teeth removed which where bothering me, im also getting a cleaning. Im going to get pampered the week of, im going to get my feet, nails, n hair done. This is mostly to help me relax oh n a nice massage lol. Also i got a scale, a ninja blender, small 2 and 4 oz container, a Water bottle, smart Water bottles.< /p>

Please give me some ideas on how else to prepare for this.

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I am doing the same thing going to dentist cleaning. Spa day to relax. Enjoy!

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A small pillow to hold against your stomach so when you cough it will not pull on the stitches.

4 week supply of Protein drinks (per my dietitian)

Take before pics (the nurse took it today at my pre-op doctor's appt; had her take some with my iphone also)

As for me, I'm going to pamper my stomach before I begin my pre-op diet.

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Got a get pillow!

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Im getting ready to get my vsg not only by getting all the things the doc requires but also what my body need. Basically i got all my four wisdom teeth removed which where bothering me, im also getting a cleaning. Im going to get pampered the week of, im going to get my feet, nails, n hair done. This is mostly to help me relax oh n a nice massage lol. Also i got a scale, a ninja blender, small 2 and 4 oz container, a Water bottle, smart Water bottles. I would suggest that you free yourself of any stress in your life so that you can focus on your challenge. I have found that to be the most helpful of anything else. Surround yourself with positive people and remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. Oh, and continue to pamper yourself. Good Luck!

Please give me some ideas on how else to prepare for this.

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I was thinking the same thing. I bought a new scale, bottle for my shakes, and I did a mini pedicure for my pre op visit. Lol This Surgery seems like the a a great start in of a new direction of taking better care of my self. I have great at taking care of others.

Lastly, to get prepared I started picking up items for my hospital bag as I'm half packed. My date is the 27th.

Good luck

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I was thinking the same thing. I bought a new scale' date=' bottle for my shakes, and I did a mini pedicure for my pre op visit. Lol This Surgery seems like the a a great start in of a new direction of taking better care of my self. I have great at taking care of others.

Lastly, to get prepared I started picking up items for my hospital bag as I'm half packed. My date is the 27th.

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Hi my surgery date is the 27th too! What type of things are you preparing for your hospital bag?

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Im getting ready to get my vsg not only by getting all the things the doc requires but also what my body need. Basically i got all my four wisdom teeth removed which where bothering me' date=' im also getting a cleaning. Im going to get pampered the week of, im going to get my feet, nails, n hair done. This is mostly to help me relax oh n a nice massage lol. Also i got a scale, a ninja blender, small 2 and 4 oz container, a Water bottle, smart Water bottles. I would suggest that you free yourself of any stress in your life so that you can focus on your challenge. I have found that to be the most helpful of anything else. Surround yourself with positive people and remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. Oh, and continue to pamper yourself. Good Luck!

Please give me some ideas on how else to prepare for this.

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Thank you

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I was thinking the same thing. I bought a new scale' date=' bottle for my shakes, and I did a mini pedicure for my pre op visit. Lol This Surgery seems like the a a great start in of a new direction of taking better care of my self. I have great at taking care of others.

Lastly, to get prepared I started picking up items for my hospital bag as I'm half packed. My date is the 27th.

Good luck[/quote']

Thank you. What u planning on taking

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My surgery date is the 27th and I have pre surgical physical, EKG and endoscopy this Thursday and Friday. Then my last surgical consult on Monday the 18th. Im having a get together with family and friends for dinner on Sunday the 17th. Im working my regular days off prior to surgery to save my leave for this spring and summer when Im losing weight and feeling so much better!! :-) I'm so excited!! I'm 6' and was 416 lbs at my heaviest. I'm down to 395 lbs since January 1st, and still working on losing up till Surgery. Looking forward to my first 5k this summer! Is a goal to finsh one without walking!! Good luck everyone!!

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I'm petrified of an infection so I'm basically bleaching the entire house but I like your plan (massage, etc) better. My surgery is 2/26. Best wishes.

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I'm petrified of an infection so I'm basically bleaching the entire house but I like your plan (massage' date=' etc) better. My surgery is 2/26. Best wishes.[/quote']

Girly buy the clorox wipes and before touching ur incisions or eating just wash ur hands ull be ok... I like that too ima clean my whole house the week before, like real clean.

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Well I am the local pedicure lady. I have my own salon so I'm gonna have to find someone to give me a pedi. You may want to take a heating pad. I've heard they help a lot. GasX strips. Listerine strips. Ear plugs. Eye mask. Phone charger.

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