saltykisses 27 Posted December 5, 2017 Hi everyone!!! [emoji4] I’m scheduled for VSG surgery December 5th!!! I’m afraid and happy but I’m definitely looking forward to getting ready to start my new life. (There is a little person inside me that’s been waiting to come out for years and I’m excited to meet her) [emoji4]Thinking of you today! Gentle hugs for a speedy recovery! 1 cdealdec reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdealdec 40 Posted December 5, 2017 5 hours ago, KCRN said: December 7 anyone? Me Me Me MEEEEEE!!! I am so excited two more full days!!! Got to be at the hospital at 7 am!!! 2 EagerPenguin and Jeannie49 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeletedAccount 45 Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Dodatdude said: Hello everyone, surgery day and I'm so happy I'm shaking (literally). On my way to the hospital now. See you all soon. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Good luck today! 1 {.Narin.} reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterBee 21 Posted December 5, 2017 20 hours ago, Mary Stokley Gromer said: Every doctor has their own protocol for pre-surgery. My surgery is the 5th - tomorrow. I had my own anxiety a few days ago but I know God has this. I think we wonder if we will ever get there cause it's been such a long journey for most of us like a rollcoaster trying to lose weight. I'm so read to get off all these meds and go for a hike and maybe even go camping again!! Go join the Buddies Group for December under buddies and mentors. I think there's about 8 of us in there and we can all support each other. The ONE main thing that I never got with lap band surgery, I'm determined to be successful. 2 hours ago, Dodatdude said: Hello everyone, surgery day and I'm so happy I'm shaking (literally). On my way to the hospital now. See you all soon. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Good luck you guys!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaidajacoby2 28 Posted December 5, 2017 Had surgery on yesterday and have to stay in hospital until Thursday! Yikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueCrush 408 Posted December 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, jaidajacoby2 said: Had surgery on yesterday and have to stay in hospital until Thursday! Yikes Is that the norm for your doctor, or was there some kind of complication? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaidajacoby2 28 Posted December 5, 2017 Had surgery on yesterday and have to stay in hospital until Thursday! Yikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaidajacoby2 28 Posted December 5, 2017 Is that the norm for your doctor, or was there some kind of complication?He found a hernia and because of past surgeries my stomach is swollen and not allowing very much liquids to go down. Lot of reflux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qbeefabuliz85 34 Posted December 6, 2017 Me Me Me MEEEEEE!!! I am so excited two more full days!!! Got to be at the hospital at 7 am!!!Dec 7th here as well with an arrival time of 8am!Congrats to everyone. It’s a surreal feeling!! 2 Jeannie49 and EagerPenguin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGiGi 10 Posted December 6, 2017 Dec 29! [emoji15] 1 saltykisses reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi. 52 Posted December 6, 2017 I’m new here... 12/14 surgery date. Super nervous and all of these shakes are making me nauseous. Any suggestions? Is there a chicken flavored shake out there so I don’t feel like I’m drinking dessert all day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagerPenguin 159 Posted December 6, 2017 There's unflavored Protein Powder out there. I recently purchased Syntrax medical unflavored variety to add to things like chicken broth. I haven't tried it yet, but I know you have to be careful adding Protein powder to warm foods. You can denature the protein of it gets too hot. I think the instructions said nothing higher than 130 F. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi. 52 Posted December 6, 2017 There's unflavored Protein Powder out there. I recently purchased Syntrax medical unflavored variety to add to things like chicken broth. I haven't tried it yet, but I know you have to be careful adding Protein powder to warm foods. You can denature the Protein of it gets too hot. I think the instructions said nothing higher than 130 F. I actually bought some unflavored samples for after surgery because I know how I am lol. I guess I could try some now and just purchase a thing of it if I like it. Thanks for the advice! I hadn’t thought of that for pre op. 1 EagerPenguin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagerPenguin 159 Posted December 6, 2017 So I got curious and tried the Syntrax unflavored with beef broth. I couldn't make it as hot as I normally like, but it's actually quite good, there weren't any clumps at all. It's a nice break from the dessert flavor shakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi. 52 Posted December 6, 2017 So I got curious and tried the Syntrax unflavored with beef broth. I couldn't make it as hot as I normally like, but it's actually quite good, there weren't any clumps at all. It's a nice break from the dessert flavor shakes. Sweet thank you so much! I’m going to make that for lunch every day so I can get a break from the sweetness at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites