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I am in school so I am trying to utilize canned foods and things I can preamble and eat when needed. I have tried the B.B. wild salmon, I’m not a salmon fan but this was good. I also eat the canned chicken breast, I don’t know if I can eat it blended but I guess I will have to try for the purée stage. I want to make veggie style baby food to eat during the purée stage, I have been looking up recipes for that. What I am really curious about is the broth stage. Are we supposed to use bullion cubes in boiled water or something else? I was thinking about making my own but I wasn’t sure. I’m trying to keep my salt intake down and I worry the bullion cubes might have a lot in them.

Everything is going to go great. You are a strong person and we will all be praying for you [emoji177]

I haven’t gotten my surgery date yet, hoping to be an October sleeved but possibly a November girl. I just wanted to tell all of the ladies going in for their surgery I will be praying for you. Praying for a successful surgery and a fast and easy recovery [emoji177] Best wishes [emoji177]

Wow 10 more days, that’s awesome! I’m so excited for you [emoji1360]

Those are the same things I am thinking about. Excited to be starting a new chapter, worried about the pre-op diet and dreading the after surgery nausea. I’m excited for you, 22 days!!!

I haven’t had a nuclear stress test but I will be praying everything is good and you will be ok. [emoji177]

Toothpaste & toothbrush too

I am still a few weeks away from getting my surgery date but I have also been looking for ideas about what to bring to the hospital. I plan to bring: Hair brush, my pillow, iPad, cell phone, chargers, portable charger, lip balm, slip on shoes and very loose going home clothes.

I have looked into WLS several times in the past 20 years, every time I did I would lose weight and decide that I didn’t need help and try to do it in my own. I’d lose about 20ish pounds and celebrate with unhealthy foods, eventually quitting and returning to old habits and finding those lost 20ish pounds...and some of their friends too. This time I decided I can’t do this on my own, I need help and I was going to stick with it. I needed a 3 month nutrition trial (with 3 nutritional visits), at least 1 support group meeting, all of my labs done, surgery clearance from my primary doc, psych clearance and then my final before surgery appointment with my surgeon and nutritionist. I’ve gotten everything leading up to and including the psych evaluation done as of today. That means in less than 2 weeks I should ?? be getting my surgery date. I’m so excited. I’m a little nervous but mostly excited to know that I am finally on a path to a healthier life. I hope everyone has a blessed and wonderful weekend (((Hugs)))

Thank you. I will make sure to ask him at my next appointment. I did buy some tasteless protein powder for the liquid diet stages and I will make sure to ask about the fiber powder as well. Right now I just make sure to drink lots of water and eat extra, low starchy green veggies. Thank you [emoji16]

I am still a few weeks away from even getting a surgery date yet but I want to plan ahead. During the liquid diet phase should we be adding protein powder to all of our liquids? If so which ones have you tried that you like? I have noticed that with the high protein low carb diet I have been getting constipated, would it be a good idea to add fiber to my drinks as well? I watched a YouTube video where the girl suggested baby food because it is pre-measured, puréed and you can take them with you to work/school for lunch. What are your thoughts on this? I thought baby food would be considered a slider type food and we should stay away. ??‍♀️

I’m sorry your having so much pain. I hope you find out what is causing it and it relieves soon.

I will be having the same surgery, curious to read the feedback of others. I hope it eases up for you soon [emoji177]

Praying for a successful surgery and a fast & easy recovery [emoji177]

I’m so excited for all of you, congratulations! [emoji322][emoji323][emoji1360]

Congratulations sassy! ??WaywardMama??

She said Costco has a big bottle of store brand flintstone vitamins as well.

That’s what my doc wants me to have too. Two flintstone chewables a day, one with breakfast the other with dinner. [emoji1360]

I’m pre-op so my opinion might not be worth much. Are you getting all of your liquids? I have noticed on days when I do not drink enough water my mind races at night, I can’t get to sleep and when I finally do it is very late and I wake up in the middle of the night feeling wide awake but unrested.

Thank you. I’m glad I won’t need to take it to school with me. I do worry about braving fog and exhaustion after surgery. I took a light load of classes this semester to make up for it but I also took a very difficult class. I’m trying to work ahead so that I will be ready just incase and I will talk to my teacher about it as well incase she can suggest something to help. Thank you again [emoji16][emoji1360]??

I was wondering if you used a coughing pillow after VSG and if so, how long after surgery did you need it? Would a firm pillow be better than a squishy fluffy one? I am hoping to go back to school a week after surgery (hopeful, not overly optimistic lol) and I was wondering if I'd need to take my pillow with me.

Praying for successful surgery and a full and easy surgery for everyone going in today. I'm so excited for you and can't wait until it's my turn. Sending love & prayers.

Curious as well [emoji848]

Glad everything went well and you are up and walking. Great news!

Googling that, I've never heard about it [emoji848]