Mr_Worm

My doc said after my surgery never take a pill bigger than an M&M in the beginning and for calcium he just told me to chew a Tums to fill that need. The rest of my post op vitamins are chewable or liquid except my B1, which is a tiny pill.

Instead of drinking that straight nasty chicken or beef broth, simply buy a normal size can of campbells chicken noodle soop and strain out the noodles and meat. I did it into a coffee cup and nuked it. Tastes SO much better than straight broth and actually has more Protein in it this way. Thats my take on the broth. B

Oh I hear ya. I'm two days post op (1/12/12) and the only thing I'm battling is pressure pains and incision tightness from stiches. Looking forward to what others post on this B

For protein right now I'm doing the 3 oz shots and the isopure as a change up. Less liquid in the shot so I don't feel as full but both taste pretty bad.

Hey Sleevees, Noob here, this is my second post. I am two days post op and though I'd post my experience for those who are about to go through the VGS. Standard stuff: Arrived at hospital 2 hrs prior to surgery to prep. Prep consisted of the standard things (IV, blood pressure checks, sugar checks) Wear lose clothes. I had to be naked in a gown for the proceedure. Also, remember not to wear contact lenses. They put leg compression socks around my legs. Don't worry about the leg compression machine. It actually feels good as it massages the legs to prevent clots. Next they wheeled me into the OR slap a gas mask on me and then next think I know it I'm waking up in recovery room. Now when first waking up you're in a complete daze. I was very nauseated but I never got to the point of puking. I sat in recovery for 3 hrs waiting for a hospital room to open up then they wheeled me in there. Once in the room they are pumping you full of meds and fluids through IV. I had a JP drain in place and an On-Q pain pump. Never was in unbearable pain, just general discomfort. By day two I had felt much better and started walking around the hospital floor while carting around my IV. I mainly did it because I was bored. I was in the hospital one full day and was discharged on day two since I was able to drink and eat Clear liquids with no complications. Drinking/JP Drain/On-q pain pump: For me drinking creates gas and thats the annoying pains that come and go. I take gas-x at home and they gave me a script for it. Now for the most horrific image thats going to remain in my memory for a long while....the removal of the JP drain. I was looking down and watched the whole thing being removed...DO NOT DO THIS. The drain has a stem inside of you a good 4 inches deep and when they pull that it out it will take your breath away...but it does go quickly. As for the On-Q pain pump, they sent me home with it still in my stomach which I took out this morning. Removing the On-Q is cake...two small tubes about 6-8 inches deep in your chest, you just keep pulling them out and then you throw the pump away...no pain involved. THEN YOU GET TO SHOWER...horray. My prep didn't allow me to shower the day of surgery due to the bacterial wipes I was given to put on the tummy. Things I'm experiening today: Today has been not really bad, especially after I showered. I felt so much better. Breakfast fo rme was a 3 oz Protein shot, lunch was Vitamins and a nap and I"ve been drinking regular Water and now I have a Propel peach flavored water beside me. Remember on your new Vitamin regiment, the vitamins need to be gel caps, liquids, chewable, or smaller than the size of an M & M candy, my doc said. Make sure you're bought these and your two week post op foods BEFORE surgery. You're really not going to feel like going to a grocery store (or I wouldn't have) after surgery. A neat trick on food I picked up from my brother who had the band is to use regular campbells chicken noodle Soup BUT drain out just the broth. This broth is 100 times better tasting than the broth you buy in a can or box. So, the main things I'm dealing with today are gas pains and some minor pains on the incisions which is getting better more and more. My Story. B

Well, I finally made a profile on here after "lurking" for a good month and a half. I have my VSG set for this Thursday and I'm not really nervous (is that normal?) I've researched the hell out of this proceedure now for 6 months. The youtube videos of people and their progress is really what help sell me on going through with it and THEN I found this great forum that told more real success stories. I've been doing the high protein diet for two months knowing the doc would eventually put me on it. Its really not hard to do, especial with the pure protein brand shakes AND the shrinking of the liver due to low fat actually shrank the tummy. They are AWESOME. Also, it didn't hurt that I was a meat eater before the diet. Also hired a personal trainer to do strength training so I don't lose too much muscle mass during this (I've gotta stay buff ya know). Anyways, thats my story. If any other pre-op person has questions feel free to contact me.

Find a doctor that is BLIS certified. BLIS does financing for sleeve surgeries and warranties for surgeons with the best records. Google it and and you'll find their contact information. I'm a self pay sleever, having it done this Thursday. Out of pocket it cost me right at $17k