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Plication Surgery date April 30th

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boomom04    1

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I am having Plication surgery done in TJ, MX on April 30th. I'm starting to get nervous. Any advice?

I am scheduled on the 28th in TJ. Which doctor are you going to? I haven't gotten nervous yet but I will undoubtedly be a bundle of nerves once the plane touches down in San Diego :-)

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genepha    47

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My advice would be to make sure that you have a variety of broths, Soups and Protein Drinks available to you when you return home. You may want to even take a few with you, just in case. I had surgery here in California so I'm not sure if you need something special for TJ or not. I know I posted a list previously of what to bring with you to the hospital but I'll try to remember it....chapstick, robe, slippers, hair clip, magazines, gas-x. I'll write more if I find my old post.

Take care and KUP

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boomom04    1

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My advice would be to make sure that you have a variety of broths, Soups and Protein drinks available to you when you return home. You may want to even take a few with you, just in case. I had surgery here in California so I'm not sure if you need something special for TJ or not. I know I posted a list previously of what to bring with you to the hospital but I'll try to remember it....chapstick, robe, slippers, hair clip, magazines, gas-x. I'll write more if I find my old post.

Take care and KUP

Thanks for the info....I'm going to start packing my bag and getting it ready for the big day :-) hopefully my kids will stay out of it, haha. I sure appreciate your list as I would hate to get there and kick myself for not having what I need. Any recommendations for the protein drinks and broths?

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genepha    47

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I tried lots of different Protein drinks and most companies will send you samples for a small fee. Unjury unflavored is great to mix with chicken broth or Soups. Unjury also sells a chicken broth that I also liked. Protein drinks are very particular to each person. I tend not to like the milk based ones so I stuck mainly with Isopure (Alpine Punch and Apple Melon were my favorite). I usually add a Stevia or Crystal Light to make them more palatable. Buy some now to try and see if there is one that you like.

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boomom04    1

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I tried lots of different Protein drinks and most companies will send you samples for a small fee. unjury unflavored is great to mix with chicken broth or Soups. Unjury also sells a chicken broth that I also liked. Protein drinks are very particular to each person. I tend not to like the milk based ones so I stuck mainly with Isopure (Alpine Punch and Apple Melon were my favorite). I usually add a Stevia or Crystal Light to make them more palatable. Buy some now to try and see if there is one that you like.

I think I will try some out now, and I appreciate the recommendations. I am with you on the milk based, mainly as I tend to have lactose problems. Can you buy the Unjury at a store or is something ordered online?

I'm finding myself these days having worse food cravings (I'm an emotional eater, have a bad day??? Order pizza!!!!) as I know soon it will be time to put the food pacifier away and work at eating to fuel myself instead.

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We're happy to announce the launch of www.SleevePlicationTalk.com ! A new community for pre or post Gastric Sleeve Plication surgery support.

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