Planning for surgery
Crystal light (get a few flavors...I loved grape the day I got home but must have overdone it because by day 2 I needed a completely different flavor - fruit punch is good), miralax, decaf tea, sugar free popsicles (without sorbitol) - Popsicle brand is my favorite (cherry/grape/orange). Good luck!!
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Protein drinks and vitamins. Whatever liquids and/or foods your surgeon said you can have the first week or two. Tylenol.
Kelly
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The most important thing I found was to bring lip balm with you to the hospital. Because you can't drink anything, your lips become chapped immediately. It was soothing and I didn't experience any discomfort.
Depending on how soon your program requires you to start drinking protein shakes, you might want to have them on hand. I like the Premier Protein RTD chocolate shakes from Costco. You can also find places online that will sell you a variety pack so that you can find out what flavors work best for you. Crystal light, green tea and beer (oops, just kidding) are also great to have on-hand.
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