Hi everyone,

I am scheduled to have the VSG done in Mexico on Friday and I am nervous and excited. My pre-op diet requires three days of liquids only but I have seen posts where some patients had two week liquid diets. Any idea why the difference in duration.

I joined this site for some reassurances that the anxiety that I am feeling is normal since I am about to embark on the unknown.

Any and all positive vibes are welcome.

Thanks so much,

TTGirl

My doctor requires 2 weeks of clear Fluid and Protein shakes prior to surgery. My understanding is that it is to shrink the liver as it can get in the way. Apparently it has to be moved to do the surgery and the smaller it is, the better the field of view is.

John

Hi everyone,

I am scheduled to have the VSG done in Mexico on Friday and I am nervous and excited. My pre-op diet requires three days of liquids only but I have seen posts where some patients had two week liquid diets. Any idea why the difference in duration.

I joined this site for some reassurances that the anxiety that I am feeling is normal since I am about to embark on the unknown.

Any and all positive vibes are welcome.

Thanks so much,

TTGirl

Seems to vary by patient and by surgeon. I had a lower starting BMI and did not have to do a pre-op diet at all. In fact, my pre-op diet consisted of eating as much as I could of all of my favorites during the final week. LOL

There were others there who did do pre-op diets tho.

It is scary upfront - but you will be happy later!

Seems to vary by patient and by surgeon. I had a lower starting BMI and did not have to do a pre-op diet at all. In fact, my pre-op diet consisted of eating as much as I could of all of my favorites during the final week. LOL

There were others there who did do pre-op diets tho.

It is scary upfront - but you will be happy later!

Thanks for the info & encouragement.

I'm new here as well....just sending you an ocean of good wishes!

Thank you. Really appreciate the good wishes.

i wish you the best, i am sure everything will be fine, it?s perfectly normal to be a bit nervous. May God Bless. please keep us posted.:001_smile:

Thanks to all of you. Good to know that I have this support.

Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and smooth recovery....looking forward to hearing from you again post surgery.

Go TTGirl you'll be shocked how quickly recovered you are, nervous are normal :001_smile: you'll be great

I am hoping for a quick recovery. Thank you!

I'll be sure to keep you posted. Thanks for support.

I'll be sure to keep you posted. Thanks for support.

will be waiting "patiently" for the news after your surgery!

24 hours from now .... it will all be over and you will be on your way!

pnw218, aussieaj, mary, citygal and lan2k: Thank you so much for your good wishes. I am super nervous but also excited. by this time tomorrow i will be sleeved and i am visualizing a perfect procedure and superb recovery. as soon as possible i will let you know how i am doing. much thanks again! I will be counting on your experience as i navigate the next phase.

Thinking of you as you recover!

TTGirl, hope you had a great surgery and can't wait to hear how it went! Keep us updated!

VV2010 and I are sleeved tomorrow! It's going to be hard to fall asleep tonight!