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You can DO THIS!!! I didn't go to Mexico but of course I had some anxiety about having surgery but I can honestly say I have no regrets and did not find the recovery very painful at all. I was a bit tired for about 2 weeks but my energy improved daily. I have NO regrets at all about my surgery. I truly believe it was a wise decision for me.

protein shakes

Sorry, I'm not much help. I was discharged on full liquids. But, I am having trouble getting all the protein as well. It does take 2 weeks before you will even remotely get close to 60 grams of protein for the day. I didn't really have much pain post-op.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday. On Thursday after my iv was out, I I washed my hair. Did the same on Fri before I went home. I did use my ipod and did some texting on my cell phone. Didn't really read or anything though. They gave me a little sponge on a sucker stick to wet in a glass of water and moisten my mouth.

My program advised taking 4 weeks off and I am taking 4 weeks off. I have the sick time and didn't need to take any long term sick leave or anything. I do know I am lucky that I have a municipal gov't job and am able to do this. One of the residents at the hospital told me I could return to work after 2 weeks if I felt good. I said no, think I will take the 4 that was recommended!

ooohh, not sure. I know I take my capsule the same as I did before. Sorry, I am not much help.

just do short walks as many times as you can.

I have no idea what size mine will be. Bougie has never been mentioned. Surgery is Tuesday!!!!

I'd have to say you are going to get sleeve votes here! lol

I will be able to have SF popsicles post-op, just not pre-op. No idea why!

Thanks for the ideas! I was actually told no to the popsicles and the Jello (I hate jello anyway!). I'm not a tea drinker anyway.

My clear liquid stage is the day before surgery and the day after surgery. Once I am released from hospital, I can have any liquid. Liquid only for 4 weeks. Then to modified, pureed food for 4 weeks.

Hi Everyone, Ok, for clear fluids we have Water, apple juice and chicken broth. Tea? I am stumped for other ideas. Anyone use anything else for clear fluids? Oh, just looked at my G2 and it is clear. What do you drink for clear fluids?

I know this doesn't help but I would be dancing in the streets if I weighed close to 200lbs! lol

Hi NewME, I am in Nova Scotia, Canada and I am having VSG on Feb 23rd as well!! We will have to stay in touch pre and post op so we can compare notes!