Today is the last "pre-op" day for the rest of my life.

I am excited.... scared to death.... hopeful..... happy.... sad..... anxious. All of my emotions are on overload.

I am running into town to get my hair done (since it may be awhile before I feel up to going... and the holidays are here) my nails done... and to buy any last minute items needed for post-op.

High protien liquid drinks? Any suggestions? I have found a few that I can tolerate the taste of, but they're not "clear".... they are sort of colored depending on the flavor.... does that matter? I keep hearing "Clear liquids only" after surgery for a week.... can they have color? Just not more than Water consistency?

Please say a prayer for me as I take this final leap of faith on this journey. I am flying out tomorrow morning to San Diego then driving into Tijuana, Mexico. I will have my surgery tomorrow evening.

I hope to be posting updates soon thereafter.

I will say a prayer now. Clear liquids means you can see through them. I used protein shakes mixed with water not milk at first. I always recomend buying it from gnc or anywhere they let you return what you do not like. It is expensive and it can add up quickly when spend $35 dollars on protein and hate it.

I will say a prayer now. Clear liquids means you can see through them. I used Protein shakes mixed with Water not milk at first. I always recomend buying it from GNC or anywhere they let you return what you do not like. It is expensive and it can add up quickly when spend $35 dollars on protein and hate it.

Awesome!! I am heading to my local GNC today... I figured they were likely the best place to shop. Thank you for the tip & the PRAYER!! They are GREATLY appreciated!

Dear MissE

I am new to this website and I still have 5 months to go for my 12 month pre-surgery weight management counseling that my insurance requires. I have butterflies just thinking about when the time comes for me so I know you must be anxious, happy, hopeful, etc.! I feel for you and you are also in my prayers. I plan on having my surgery in July. I will follow your progress and check in on you! Congratulations to a new chapter in your life, and Happy Holidays!!!

I went to MX 11/2/11 and had my VSG with Dr Almanza. I would suggested that you bring GasX strips, be prepared to eat/sip MANY freezies and sip water, make sure you walk frequently afterwards, wear a loose fitting sports bra and follow all postop directions from your surgeon. OH and by the way....after you drink the blue/purple stuff so they can check for a leak, DO NOT trust your farts. It is a great possibility that it will be a shart! It happened to me and many others. Unfortunately, no one told me ahead of time. Luckily, I had brought a lot of comfy clothes. They were nice enough to wash those clothes for me too. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Congrats!!! I have 4 more days!!!.. I'm going to try isopure zero.. as long as it reflect light.. I can have it..

in the pre op forum there is a pinned topic - its right in top of the forum - that is a list of what to take to surgery. If you are going into Mexico take sanitary wipes, and I would suggest your own sheets or a t least a couple of unfitted sheets for the hotel.

Not to be gross, but I saw a blog that referenced the thought that the sleever thinks she may have brought bedbugs back from MX. She did the traditional everything in a bag for two weeks usually but that time she was so tired she did not. Be prepared to isolate everything you take for 2 weeks or better...hot wash everythign and you suitcase should be in a bag, too.

Good luck on your surgery. Don't push yourself and be really careful driving. (((huggs!)))

i drink isopure. they r tolerable but has a chalky after taste

Congrats!!! I have 4 more days!!!.. I'm going to try isopure zero.. as long as it reflect light.. I can have it..

Sugar free popsicles are allowed on the clear diet with my surgeon. Jello. Some GNCs have protein jello!! Water down apple or cranberry juice. sip sips sip and WALK, WALK, WALK!! It really does help. Make sure you have some chapstick too! your lips will be dry.

good luck! Just had it done on Tues 12/13- I'm home, feeling good. (taking some loratab and prevacid, using gas x strips). Listen to Lisa821- right on target. Also I would suggest try not to eat at all, just liquids prior to surgery. Chapstick is also a MUST, When I went to GNC I bought vials of protein (40g of protein in 2.9 oz) I add it to fruit punch (crystal lite 0 cal, o carbs), so I could get hydration & protein (not the best tasting-but doable. Add more crystal lite, less protein vial if you hate the taste) The surgery will be over before you know it!

Hi, I had mine done on 12/5. You made me laugh because getting my hair done before surgery was a major priority. I bought Isopure and have been using that. You get 40 grams of Protein plus it is 20 ounces of liquid. Taste is not that great but remember, this is just a temporary thing. I think of it as medicine. I have been using the sugar free popsicles and broth. If you can get 2 bottles of the Isopure down during the day, that would be 80 grams. I was very fortunate and have not had to take of pain medicine since I have been home. In fact, I only really used the pain meds on the first day of surgery. I used it twice on day 2 and nothing and the 3rd day when i was sent home. Was I in discomfort, yeah, a little, but I really hate the feeling that comes with pain meds. I had found that the most discomfort comes from the incision closest to where the stomach is. One of the gals posted a prayer for surgery on 12/4 to use. The most beautiful words. Gina (aka MakingChanges) is the gal who wrote the prayer.

Father in the mighty name of Jesus, I ask you Lord to touch the mind and hands of each surgeon, nurse, anesthesiologist and caretaker who will come in contact with me during my hospital stay. Lord, I pray that my liver is small enough so that the surgeon could work around it. Lord I pray that there would be no complication during or after surgery. Father, Allow no hurt, harm or danger to come to me. I pray for minimal pain, minimal gas and no mishaps. I pray that I will return home as scheduled, and that my recovery will be an easy one. Lord, I know that I am in your hand and it’s You whom I put ALL my trust in and that You O’ Lord have control over everything and I am glad that You are my keeper and my safety place is in You Lord where I hide myself and find rest.

Thank You, Father for being the Creator of all things and creating me, NO ONE knows this body better than You.

Lord, I also ask in the name of Jesus that you would watch over my children, while I am in the hospital, place Your Holy Angels around them, for You, O’ Lord am their safety nest too. Thank You Father.

Amen.

I said that prayer before my surgery, and the Lord blessed me with everything I asked for.

Good luck and a safe journey, Star

DO NOT trust your farts. It is a great possibility that it will be a shart!

LMAO - "Shart" not funny when it happens to you though huh?

beautiful prayer. i saved it for my surgery day!

Hi, I had mine done on 12/5. You made me laugh because getting my hair done before surgery was a major priority. I bought Isopure and have been using that. You get 40 grams of Protein plus it is 20 ounces of liquid. Taste is not that great but remember, this is just a temporary thing. I think of it as medicine. I have been using the sugar free popsicles and broth. If you can get 2 bottles of the Isopure down during the day, that would be 80 grams. I was very fortunate and have not had to take of pain medicine since I have been home. In fact, I only really used the pain meds on the first day of surgery. I used it twice on day 2 and nothing and the 3rd day when i was sent home. Was I in discomfort, yeah, a little, but I really hate the feeling that comes with pain meds. I had found that the most discomfort comes from the incision closest to where the stomach is. One of the gals posted a prayer for surgery on 12/4 to use. The most beautiful words. Gina (aka MakingChanges) is the gal who wrote the prayer.

Father in the mighty name of Jesus, I ask you Lord to touch the mind and hands of each surgeon, nurse, anesthesiologist and caretaker who will come in contact with me during my hospital stay. Lord, I pray that my liver is small enough so that the surgeon could work around it. Lord I pray that there would be no complication during or after surgery. Father, Allow no hurt, harm or danger to come to me. I pray for minimal pain, minimal gas and no mishaps. I pray that I will return home as scheduled, and that my recovery will be an easy one. Lord, I know that I am in your hand and it’s You whom I put ALL my trust in and that You O’ Lord have control over everything and I am glad that You are my keeper and my safety place is in You Lord where I hide myself and find rest.

Thank You, Father for being the Creator of all things and creating me, NO ONE knows this body better than You.

Lord, I also ask in the name of Jesus that you would watch over my children, while I am in the hospital, place Your Holy Angels around them, for You, O’ Lord am their safety nest too. Thank You Father.

Amen.

I said that prayer before my surgery, and the Lord blessed me with everything I asked for.

Good luck and a safe journey, Star

Good luck, MissE - we'll all be rooting for you!

Hello, mine is tomorrow too. May God be with both of us and the others on Friday too.

Take chapstick or some other kind of lip balm. Warm houseshoes and socks. Something comfy to walk the halls in (PJ's or sweats - loose around your middle). A comfy bra to wear under your top while you are walking. Moisturizer for your face and hand creme for your hands.

My favorite Protein during the clear liquid stage was isopure plus. I ordered it from Amazon.com.

Good Luck!

Sharon