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I have to say that I'm one who received NO instructions. I waited thinking I would be visited by a nut in the hospital but nothing. Before discharge I asked the surgeon about it and he said he didn't use them as it cut into his bottom line. I know what everyone is thinking and I've thought the same thoughts but I can say I was so desperate to have the surgery and he had good reviews that I just trusted him. I don't ask many if any questions on this forum for fear of being ridiculed but others who have had the guts to ask questions have helped me learn so much. I google a lot and have bought some books but you are right, there are some or maybe just me that had no nut instructions and no follow up (except for weigh ins) care. If I ask questions he will answer them otherwise he rushes me out the door. He had this same (RNY) surgery 9 years ago so I thought I was getting someone good and someone who understood what we go through. I messed up big time. I'm just on my own along with reading answers to questions asked on this forum, books and google...

I'm surprised at some of the questions I see here and on other WLS boards from new VSG patients, like ...
* I just had VSG surgery. What am I supposed to eat now?
* My surgeon says not to drink alcohol until X months out. Can I drink now anyway?
* When can I start eating ice cream?
* I'm four days out and just had chicken McNuggets. Have I damaged my sleeve?
* If you plan to drink heavily, first take a Percocet to calm your stomach.
I totally get that, even pre-op, this surgery can sometimes be overwhelming. But some patients' questions suggest that even though they've just undergone major surgery they haven't read their post-op instructions, understood their instructions, don't believe what could happen to them if they don't follow instructions, or maybe they just never received any instructions at all.
Weird!

I did 3 weeks on the Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes. Tried them all first to see what I liked. Had 4 shakes a day, could have clear broth, no caffeine. The first week was bad. Head hunger that wouldn't go away. After my RNY the Dr said my liver was almost normal size and made his job a lot easier. My discomfort was worth having a happy surgeon.
Bottom line is always do what your Dr says. If you have questions always ask. We aren't the ones operating on you

I have already read the book from cover to cover, but I finally got my RNY surgery date booked. I'm going in on June 19th. So I guess I'm going to read it again, just to make sure I'm really prepared for this journey. I told my kids and husband that going forward, my new birthday will be June 19th, because that's the day my new life begins.

I just bought this book on Amazon for my kindle so that I can read it no matter where I am at without people asking me too many questions.

I am now 4 weeks post op and have lost a total of 25 lbs. Remember,you probably will have excess skin but slow weight loss lessens it. My challenges include getting enough Water and Protein. Right now most sweet tasting Protein sources really put me off. Anyway, finally beginning to feel stronger and will restart treadmill today.
Good luck to all of us!
Sacto