dream_small 15 Posted October 24, 2015 I'm almost there!!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I'm reading everything I can and going to support groups and just soaking up everything I possibly can. Any last minute advice I should know about? I'm prepared for the liquid stage but not quite for the puréed stage. I have my chewable vitamins and all my Protein Shakes and Protein Powder. Also, I was reading the Big Book on VSG and it says my goal weight should be much smaller than what I was thinking was realistic for me anyone else have opinions on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chanti_ 27 Posted October 24, 2015 You should calculate your BMI, it should be between 18.5 and 24.5 to be considered at a normal healthy weight. Any more than that and you are overweight. I'm shooting for a BMI of 21.5 or for me at 5'4" 125lbs. That weight puts me smack dab on the middle of normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck415 89 Posted October 24, 2015 Good luck and God bless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live42day 8 Posted October 24, 2015 The last few days are really hard. My surgery is Monday 10/26 and I just want to skip the weekend and be done. Best of luck to you. All the hoops we've jumped through will be worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dream_small 15 Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks everyone! So excited! Good luck to you guys too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted October 24, 2015 Best of luck! The best advice I can give you is to follow your surgeon's instructions, do everything you are asked to do, even if you think you can't, and be gentle with yourself. Walk as soon as you are able, and sip, sip, sip once you are cleared for liquids. The sooner you can get in all of your Protein and fluids, the better you will feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmebithebypass 713 Posted October 24, 2015 Good luck hon have a safe and easy recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnZ54 29 Posted October 24, 2015 I'm right behind you. My surgery is scheduled for October 28. I keep alternating between dread and excitement. I keep going over my lists and supplies to make sure I haven't overlooked anything. I'm so ready to get this done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dream_small 15 Posted October 25, 2015 I'm right behind you. My surgery is scheduled for October 28. I keep alternating between dread and excitement. I keep going over my lists and supplies to make sure I haven't overlooked anything. I'm so ready to get this done. John I'm with you. But this is going to be the best thing we've done for ourselves! Good luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asweethotmess 8 Posted October 25, 2015 Monday, October 26th.....and it can't come fast enough. Nervous and excited, which is why i can't sleep and on here instead of course LOL Good luck! !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live42day 8 Posted October 25, 2015 Monday, October 26th.....and it can't come fast enough. Nervous and excited, which is why i can't sleep and on here instead of course LOL Good luck! !! Same here Asweethotmess. Mine's Monday also. Can we just skip a day ahead and be done already? Good luck on Monday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itstimealready 180 Posted October 25, 2015 I'm Monday too. Bag is packed, supplies in order, let's just do this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dream_small 15 Posted October 26, 2015 Good luck tomorrow!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laneydasilva 34 Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Hope all goes well keep in touch Edited October 26, 2015 by laneydasilva Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhuntt76 5 Posted October 26, 2015 Im same as you on the 27th...its at 6am in the morn and now the day before im getting super nervous but its been 14 days of jus Protein Shakes and popcicles so theres no backing down now...good luck on yours!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites