My surgery was just approved-I'm going to get a copy of the confirmation today so I'll feel like it's actually REAL! Since I've been in denial it would actually happen for me, (insurance denied me once already) I haven't prepared this time. Do any of you have tips to share on the things that helped you in the hospital, after, what you ate, how you felt, etc.? I know I'll need to re-research again on my own, (and I started this am) but I love hearing what worked for others and what you avoided or had trouble with.

Thanks a ton!

My surgery was just approved-I'm going to get a copy of the confirmation today so I'll feel like it's actually REAL! Since I've been in denial it would actually happen for me' date=' (insurance denied me once already) I haven't prepared this time. Do any of you have tips to share on the things that helped you in the hospital, after, what you ate, how you felt, etc.? I know I'll need to re-research again on my own, (and I started this am) but I love hearing what worked for others and what you avoided or had trouble with.

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I know what you mean!

I had a lot of nausea after surgery, but pain was very manageable. Walking as soon as you feel up to it helps get the gas out... And you want it out! I've been on a liquid diet with Protein shakes. I ordered the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury sample pack which is Protein powder you can add to almost anything. I am 7 days post op and feeling good. The unjury you can order from their website. Good luk!

I followed my surgeon's directions exactly... first few weeks, was broth, soup, yogurt, ice pops. I had no issues and was back to work in 1 wk post. op.

I had mine 11-19. Pain was manageable but had nausea. That sucked. Was home on day three. Healing takes a long time especially internally but you should be moving around pretty good after a few days home. There are ups and downs but it gets better each week unless there are complications which are on the rarer side.

I slept in the lazy boy for a while. I'm a stomach sleeper and didn't want to roll over. Followed a liquid diet for two weeks. Now on soft/puréed foods.

Good luck.

I had my surgery on 10/05/12. The pain was manageable. Walking will help dissipate the gas that was very painful. I had trouble with sugar free lemonade (the acidity really bothered my pouch) and soft tortillas (will make me sick every time I eat them). Other than that, try new foods slowly! Your tastes will change...good luck!!

Bring Chapstick to the hospital! You can't eat or drink and your lips will get very dry. Also, be prepared to feel bloated when you leave the hospital. This is because of the gas from the surgery and the fact that you will be on an IV being pumped full of fluids. Best of Luck!!

I had a lot of nausea after surgery' date=' but pain was very manageable. Walking as soon as you feel up to it helps get the gas out... And you want it out! I've been on a liquid diet with Protein shakes. I ordered the unjury sample pack which is protein powder you can add to almost anything. I am 7 days post op and feeling good. The unjury you can order from their website. Good luk!

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I remember the gas from my husbands surgery-I felt so bad for him but he was sooo stubborn. Which unjury did you like best?

The chocolate splendor is pretty good. I kid the unflavored in everything. Also, I added the chicken soup flavor to warm chicken broth. That was very satisfying. Just make sure you do not heat the broth above 140 degrees because that changes the Proteins.

The chocolate splendor is pretty good. I kid the unflavored in everything. Also' date=' I added the chicken soup flavor to warm chicken broth. That was very satisfying. Just make sure you do not heat the broth above 140 degrees because that changes the Proteins.

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Thanks for the advice, I ordered the unflavored unjury, was worried my flavored powders might make me nauseous.

Thanks for the advice' date=' I ordered the unflavored unjury, was worried my flavored powders might make me nauseous.[/quote']

Unflavored is the one to beat! I love it inV8 splash light blended with ice!