Chattanoogagirl

Congrats. I did my seminar last week, my appointment with the surgeon is on the 29th if August, my I stance us paid up on the deductibles, I hope that we can get mine scheduled as eat as you

Oh heck NO!!!! THAT WILL STOP YOU UP

Alasyx, I was told in my bariatric seminar that you can use the products from Wal-Mart that are bariatric specific and it cost less than buying from them. Just make sure they are on you lust of choices of bariatric shakes, ect.

I just had my bariatric seminar lastnight, & I asked the question that if you have f2 NASH (non alcoholic steatohepatitis), and the BMI is NOT 35 or above, pre diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high BP, am are you still qualified for surgery? I was told yes.

What was that other oil other that you added with peppermint oil?

I would probably prefer to pour the ready to drink shake into my blender & add a cup of greek lowfat yogurt to thicken it a bit.

wish I could find a regional/local support group on here of people in Tennessee. But, I love the friends I have made. I know that out of state bari's would like to find them too

Green Tea, that I already have. I use it as my regular tea daily. Since I am one of those people that can't wake up unless I have coffee, ( Because I drink it to wake me up, not fall asleep like decaf does)....Peppermint Tea sounds best. Yes, I am a coffee addicted, but I would rather be addicted to that than opioids, marijuana, or cigarettes or alcohol

The soap is to disinfect the night before surgery & if there is any soap left, shower with it the day of surgery to make sure you are clean b4 leaving to go to hospital.

I already have my breathing device from when I had acute bronchitis earlier this year. So ,I am taking my own so I won't get charged for another one.

Chapstick, peppermint tea ( since you won't be allowed caffine anymore), earplugs for cellphone, eyemask to keep light out of your eyes, toiletries, 1 extra pair of undies/PJ's & houseboat to wear home

My packing list is already made out & my surgery date has not even been set up yet.

I don't have a surgery date yet, but my first consult with my surgeon with be August 29th. As far as the Pre Requisites. I don't have anything to begin on my part until 7 weeks before surgery bcuz I am not on hormones, I do not smoke or drink,and I do not take any type of diet pills. All I have to worry about is having the set up meetings with the dietitian, pre op lab work & pre testing & my last visit with my surgeon b4 surgery outside of any pre surgery support group meetings. But with my insurance deductble met, I hope to have it by November if not end of September.

Go ahead and go out. You just have to discipline yourself and take a ready to drink shake with you to pour over ice and drink unsweetened teas. But put a drop if splenda on your tea.

Looks like you & me have something in common on how to use the blender with our smoothies.

My two cars will keep me company when I get back home from the hospital.

I plan on taking one if my large coffee mugs for hot water for when I sip on chamomile and peppermint teas since I have to give up coffee.

I remember my Gastro in Macon,GA. telling me about that 7 year ago. I think my biggest problem will be having to get myself used to putting my girl or spoon down between bites.

4get about 'em. U just learn to live without them if u stick 2 it

I never thought of that. How do you handle hot flashes after VGS

[emoji322] I agree

Personally, I would rather have full liquid than clear liquid diet

I have in the past gotten by body used to fasting, so that personally helped me in getting myself used to doing that when it comes time after my surgery.

Try taking beano before your meals and see if that helps

[emoji3] hey take it easy on yourself. You just went through major surgery. Don't beat yourself up. That is what the psychological ecal was for before the surgery. Hugs & Hope you get better at your energy to walk. Just take it in baby steps like we had to when first learning how to walk as babies