My surgery is scheduled for Dec 27th, I've completed everything for approval, now I'm just nervous and waiting. Some people have given tips to avoid discomfort after surgery: gas-x, children's sippy cups to avoid gulping, and baby spoons for eating. I was wondering if anyone had any other tips? I'm 29 years old, 5'2" and have about 100-110lbs to lose.

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I was just sleeved on 11/22. I'd be happy to share what I found helpful and glad I had on hand. Gas strips, comfy throw blanket and pillow for hospital, for home: premier Protein, sugar free Jello and popsicles, Tylenol, mylanto or galvescon (this was a lifesaver) liquid coats the heartburn if occurs, Vitamin Patches (multi vitamin and b12), lots of pillows. Hope this helps! Good luck to you. Expect the worst but hope for the best ❤️

VSG date: 11/22/16

HW: 225

SW: 222

CW: 212

This does help, thank you!

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Everyone is different of course but I never felt the need for the baby utensils. I do use smaller plates and bowls though because there's no need for the full size ones with the small amount of food I eat. I did make sure to have premiere premixed Protein shakes on hand and I had ordered some protein chicken broth from Amazon for the times when I couldn't handle the sweet of the shakes. The sugar free Jello and popcycles help when the need to feel like your actually eating something comes. The best investment I made was a good quality kitchen scale. I am about 14 months out and still weigh everything and probably will weigh everything before eating forever. Best of luck to you.

High weight: 376 in 2011

Surgery weight: 319 on 9/28/15

Current weight: 150