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My surgery was December 15th. I did have phlegm for the first few days...just cough it up and you should be good. Continue to do the breathing treatment they give you to do even when you ho home too. Unfortunately, I cant help you with gerd cause I’m not/haven’t experienced that. Wishing you a safe snd happy journey!

Spitfireash I made broth and put mushrooms and green onion in it just to give myself something to chew on. The mushrooms and green onion has very little to no calories....even my son snd hubby loved it. I lost 11 lbs in 10 days before surgery. I also purchased Genepro protein and put it in everything!! My soup, water bottle, and even the jello I made. That seriously helps with hunger! Drank about 3-4 protein shakes a day so with all the protein I never felt hungry although I’m not going to lie, the first week was tough just because my brain wanted to eat although I wasn’t hungry. Let me know if you have additional questions. Im two days post-op and this is the worst I’ve felt so far. Terrible headache (yes I’m getting all my water in and then some)....I hope it gets better throughout this week.

Hi all, had VSG yesterday and in the hospital as we speak! Just talked to Dr’s and they said I should be able to go hone this morning...YAY ME!! Some suggestions for folks going into surgery any time soon. 1. The gas lifesaver was a heating pad (get a pretty bug one to cover you entire abdomen). I has a hysterectomy 5 years ago and about died from gas pains. I still have the gas pains with this surgery but not NEARLY as bad with the heating pad. 2. Get biotin/boitene (not sure exactly how it’s spelt) mouth spray. You’re mouth will be very very very dry after surgery and you may not be allowed water immediately after but even if Can’t have water you can’t golf it can your mouth will still be super dry. So this just helps with the dryness in your mouth and I got the mint flavor sent makes you’re mouth a little bit fresher too. 3. Bring your own pillow! All in all a good experience. If you have any questions about surgery or liquid diet, feel free to ask.

Hey All, I’m scheduled for 12/15 for the sleeve. Very nervous at this point! Mostly nervous about after surgery and not being hungry but still wanting to eat! I check myself now before I eat and ask myself....are you REALLY hungry or just bored, or stressed or emotional. Every time I came back to myself saying I’m hungry! I don’t think I’m lying to myself...but what if I am, what if after a lifetime of being overweight (was overweight even as a toddler) I don’t really know the difference between the two?? Anyone else have these thoughts or am I the only crazy one? I’ve watched every YouTube video I could find on WLS and no one addresses this. I hope this makes sense and if anyone has had surgery already and can help me understand this, it would be so helpful! thanks for listening!! ?