I am scheduled for February 18th. I will be first in. Wow, this process takes forever.

4 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

I have been having Premier Protein chocolate 30 grams of Protein each day. Decaff coffee and sugar free fudgicles

Hi, Marine. My major problem on the pre-op liquid diet has been that it's all sweet and I crave something savory. I've been having chicken broth every day at around dinnertime, and that has made a big difference.

3 hours ago, EmzBee said:

So nice to have some of that weight around my face and neck off... though (surprise, surprise) I've lost the majority of cm from around my bust... a massive 20cm and counting! Why do the boobs have to be the first to go?! Lol!

EmzBee, that's a pretty dramatic difference in just a week. You look great, although it probably helps that you are smiling in second photo.

There are ways to make your boobs larger if necessary down the road. However, I suspect your body will shrink to meet them. ?

Rec. I have those things I listed post op. Getting my appetite back

3 hours ago, tcowen648 said:

I used Shellys ricotta bake on Google.

So, can I just say that I had never heard of ricotta bake in my life until joining this forum, where it seems to be all the rage. Had you all made it before surgery or is it something you discovered afterwards?

2 hours ago, EmzBee said:

I don't have staples. I only have the 5 laparoscopic entry points (3 x 1cm, 2x 2cm near my bellybutton... the most annoying one is the one on my solar plexus that sits right on my braline).

Emz, My understanding is that the staples are inside to seal off the new pouch, not external.

Does anyone have an incision near the belly button? I have a rather nasty scar there from my cancer surgery and I would love if they could use the same location and make the scar a bit prettier. (Haven't given up my dream of becoming a swimsuit model.)

You guys, what should I wear to the hospital and home?

Sweat pants. Loafers and a comfortable sweater. Whatever your comfortable in

You guys, what should I wear to the hospital and home?

Sweats pants, and a comfy top and flat shoes.

Not sure why I haven’t posted in this thread but I was sleeved 2/6, which puts me at 18 days post-op.

Fashionably late but I'm good to go 2/25 -VSG.

Good luck. I am2/25 too.

11 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

Has anyone ever cheated on post op diet. I am getting appetite back slowly.

Marine, have you figured out the way to stop the constant need to burp? I must or I will severely feel the pain of trapped air pockets (I sip, don’t gulp or use a straw too). It’s especially challenging when I am trying to simply sleep (and my head is elevated),

7 hours ago, Recidivist said:

Hi, Marine. My major problem on the pre-op liquid diet has been that it's all sweet and I crave something savory. I've been having chicken broth every day at around dinnertime, and that has made a big difference.

Agree! Chicken or beef broth have made post-op dining lately so much more bearable. I still aim for protein goals first and foremost but once I’ve taken in at least 40grams I dont feel too guilty sipping a little broth come dinner time.

Cover the scar with a carefully placed tattoo! Just kidding the scar does fade especially with your skin shrinking

On 02/24/2019 at 03:39, SleevelessinAK said:

Marine, have you figured out the way to stop the constant need to burp? I must or I will severely feel the pain of trapped air pockets (I sip, don’t gulp or use a straw too). It’s especially challenging when I am trying to simply sleep (and my head is elevated),

I make sure to take a gas-x. I take one tablet each evening and this keeps me regulated. Since I started taking it, I am able to intake more protein shakes and more liquid each day.