My VSG is scheduled for January 7th, 2019. I have to get it done before school starts up, which is January 14th. Is anyone else celebrating getting a surgery date like I am!?

I had my surgery Jan 4 at 8:45 am was home by 3:30pm Jan 5 .. Everything went well only problem I had was acid reflux and threw up twice but it was all spit that was from the tube they put down your throat while u sleep. then after swallowing the contrast for the GI swallow test I dry heaved for 2 mins was not fun at all I was sweating so bad and my throat was sore after another 30 mins they got the results back and brought my clear liquid I tolerated those pretty well except the apple juice ..I'm noticing anything with a thicker consistency than water I can't tolerate ..I've already had to switch protein drink to premier clear seem to work alot better and I'm also taking zantac

Jessicaalyssa and HalfCourt. Where do you have yours done?

2 minutes ago, Fatcutie81 said:

I had my surgery Jan 4 at 8:45 am was home by 3:30pm Jan 5 .. Everything went well only problem I had was acid reflux and threw up twice but it was all spit that was from the tube they put down your throat while u sleep. then after swallowing the contrast for the GI swallow test I dry heaved for 2 mins was not fun at all I was sweating so bad and my throat was sore after another 30 mins they got the results back and brought my clear liquid I tolerated those pretty well except the apple juice ..I'm noticing anything with a thicker consistency than Water I can't tolerate ..I've already had to switch Protein Drink to premier clear seem to work alot better and I'm also taking zantac

Sorry to hear that you had go through that. It will get better. The Premier Clear is awfully sweet, so I cut it with plain water.

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week.

4 minutes ago, Johnny B said:

Sorry to hear that you had go through that. It will get better. The Premier Clear is awfully sweet, so I cut it with plain Water.

Thanks johnny and I agree it is very sweet I cut it water also I'm just not sure what it does for the grams of protein meaning does it cut the gram count down or do it stay the same

Thank You! 12 hours and counting!

Thanks johnny and I agree it is very sweet I cut it water also I'm just not sure what it does for the grams of protein meaning does it cut the gram count down or do it stay the same

Well, the bottle still has 20 grams. If you pour half of it in a cup with half water, youd be getting 10 grams. So when you're done drinking it, you'll have to do the same with the 2nd half of the bottle for 20 grams. Essentially doubling your fluid intake.

Congrats and prayers to everyone who is have surgery in the morning! You are one step closer to the losers bench!!!

Hi, everyone! I’ve been waiting a year and three months for this life changing experience!! My pre-op liquid diet starts on Tuesday. My surgery is January 23rd. That’s the first time I’ve written that date!! I’m speechless and nervous!! I’m so stinking proud of everyone who is going through this journey of a new and healthier life!?

On 01/06/2019 at 18:05, Mjrteach said:

Hi, everyone! I’ve been waiting a year and three months for this life changing experience!! My pre-op liquid diet starts on Tuesday. My surgery is January 23rd. That’s the first time I’ve written that date!! I’m speechless and nervous!! I’m so stinking proud of everyone who is going through this journey of a new and healthier life!?

Yay! Congrats to you! The liquid diet isn’t too bad. After about the 4th day it’s much easier! I’m having surgery tomorrow so I’ll keep you updated and help cheer you on these next few weeks before your surgery :-)

On 01/06/2019 at 20:05, Mjrteach said:

Hi, everyone! I’ve been waiting a year and three months for this life changing experience!! My pre-op liquid diet starts on Tuesday. My surgery is January 23rd. That’s the first time I’ve written that date!! I’m speechless and nervous!! I’m so stinking proud of everyone who is going through this journey of a new and healthier life!?

Good luck. Find a few flavors you like for the protein drinks to mix it up is my best advice. It’s not to bad thou. I was on 12 pre-op liquid diet too. I, like Abbey M, and few other have surgery in morning.

I will be cheering everyone on tomorrow as you mark tomorrow as your new birth. That’s the way I look at it. I’m 57, and it has very, very little to do with looking better. It’s mostly about feeling better and living longer.

8 minutes ago, Abbey M. said:

Yay! Congrats to you! The liquid diet isn’t too bad. After about the 4th day it’s much easier! I’m having surgery tomorrow so I’ll keep you updated and help cheer you on these next few weeks before your surgery ?

This is my first thread ever!! Thank you Abby M for my first response. Feeling emotional tonight. Sorry, I’m not trying to take away from your journey. Good luck, sweetie.

10 minutes ago, Tiff-a-lea said:

Good luck. Find a few flavors you like for the Protein Drinks to mix it up is my best advice. It’s not to bad thou. I was on 12 pre-op liquid diet too. I, like Abbey M, and few other have surgery in morning.

Thank you for the advice! I’ll take all advice to heart.

On 01/06/2019 at 18:17, Mjrteach said:

This is my first thread ever!! Thank you Abby M for my first response. Feeling emotional tonight. Sorry, I’m not trying to take away from your journey. Good luck, sweetie.

Not at all! As one of my other friends I met on here says......we’re surgery siblings! This forum is so great. There are so many wonderful people on here that will help you! Send me a message And we can chat :-)