I'm 20 years old and I'm scheduled to have VSG surgery in 28 days I'm not real nervous kind of anxious to get in and have it done. Any advice?

Get your surgery done without any expectations except for what YOUR dr. and NUT told you and take each day at a time. You will relearn how to eat and what to eat.

When you drink fluids make sure you don't start sipping until the liquids is actually touching your lips to avoid added gas distress

Good Luck on your journey! {{{hugs}}} & <3

Get your surgery done without any expectations except for what YOUR dr. and NUT told you and take each day at a time. You will relearn how to eat and what to eat.

When you drink fluids make sure you don't start sipping until the liquids is actually touching your lips to avoid added gas distress

Good Luck on your journey! {{{hugs}}} & <3

Thank You. During surgery how long does it feel like you are under?

Well, I went in at 0800 and was out at 1000. From the time I was in the OR and breathing in the gas to the time I awoke in recovery it felt more like 3 hours. I kept asking what time it was and telling everyone I knew that I was in pain.

I agree, take it one day at a time. that is the biggest thing. if you struggle one day. start over the next day. It is not the end of the world. You made the best decision for yourself to have this surgery and you will succeed.

How soon did you return to normal activities

Normal activities... as in what? Bedroom games? Walking? swimming? Work?

I hit enter way too soon. sorry.

I was told not to swim or soak for at least a month, I can walk straight away. I can begin work after 2 weeks but no lifting over 20 lbs. and the games can begin as little at 2 weeks being very careful with positioning.