Going this alone????

[Jasminelums 50]

I'm considering WLS, most likely GBS. My first consultation is next week Tuesday.

As the title states, I plan on doing this alone. No support from family or friends. I live alone and I'm concerned this might be a challenge especially initially due to potential complications.

Has anyone undergone the GB alone? Is it doable?

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is doable. You will need someone to bring you home from the hospital. Try and prepare prior to surgery as much as possible. Have a pill crusher and pill splitter. Get an electric blender such as a Ninja blender with a single serving cup if you used powdered Protein shakes. After you leave the hospital you will need to go to the pharmacy and pick up some prescriptions so you will need someone to take you. If you have RNY gastric bypass surgery, the three most important elements immediately after surgery is meeting your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary. Also it is important to have around 30 minutes of exercise per day, walking is good. Your taste buds may change after surgery. So therefore you do not want to invest in buying too much food or protein supplements before surgery. But you should have at least one container of Protein shake powder on hand that you can tolerate, to start you off with.

[jantra12 28]

What is your favorite Protein Powder or Protein drink... My surgery is 26th of February trying to get everything together!! My Vitamix came in today!!!

[TerryC 7]

I too am doing this alone too - 63 and a widow. My surgery is the 22nd. On day 8 of liquid diet. My concern is I have one kidney and am afraid I won't get enough Water... I did get the pill crusher - picked meds up already but still need the small blender. I bought an electric chair too for a prior surgery and it was a lifesaver when alone!!

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[TerryC 7]

Day 10 post op - doing well - tired of the liquid diet ... But staying strong...!!

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