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I have that pain in the middle of my chest as well, although it was much worse the first couple of days than it is now. I suspect it's related to the hiatal hernia repair.

I'm having my sleeve in conjunction with a hiatal hernia repair, which I've been told is very common. I'd like to hear from folks who have had this combination, particularly about your recovery & pain afterward. I'm wondering if there are more complications or pain than without the hernia repair? Any issues?

For me, during the first week of the pre-op liquid diet, gum satisfied my urge to chew something, and kept me distracted enough not to think about the diet. I'm on day 13 now (surgery on Tuesday), and am no longer hungry at all, so I don't need the gum anymore.

Agree ... Trident sugarless gum has been my friend.

Good luck on Tuesday!

It's a lot easier now than it was the first few days, but I'm over it. Ready to get this done. Surgery is on Tuesday at noon, and it can't come soon enough. As for how I'm feeling, I'm doing pretty good, just a little tired from the lack of calories. Also peeing constantly. I've lost around 8 pounds over the last 10 days.

I'm on day 10 of my pre-op diet. What I would give to be able to have a frozen dinner! My surgeon requires a full liquid diet for 2 weeks, going to clear liquids the last day.

New to the group. Having my VSG on Tuesday Oct 8th! Super excited.