Visiting family--something we all look forward to! Once your daughter is on solid foods, she ought to be eating small portions and protein-forward. You might want to ask her what proteins she's tolerating well. Some folks have trouble pork or beef for example, but do just fine with chicken and fish. Avoid things with heavy breading and don't make her feel obligated to have a side dish. Early on, 2 oz of dense protein will do it.

Other than that, there's not a whole lot special you need to do! Stay healthy!

Jen

Hello everyone,

I have been under the weather for a bit with health issues of my own, but my daughter is starting through this process and I want to be able to be prepared since they visit a lot (hopefully in the future when we can) for dinners. Is there a place I can get menu information from that is vsg friendly so I can lean that way to support her both before and after surgery when she can eat solid food?

Thank you and be safe!

I am on SSI Medicaid and I called and asked if it was covered but they told me it is dependent on the surgeon not the service...I'm looking for a surgeon who accepts Medicaid in northern Georgia and does the VSG. I see my PCP today so I will ask him about it. But not sure where to start ...

I was also told to avoid using straws as that would possibly put unneeded air into my stomach. Anything that might be "gassy" like broccoli you should only try in very small amounts until you know what you can tolerate. Surprisingly, chewing gum can also put air in your stomach. I was to avoid to mint as well. Instead of burping I hiccup when full, and as lomg as I pay attention its reasonable. But when I overeat they become very disruptive. Hope this helps.

Your doctor may mean that you have to revise to the bypass. Having GERD for several years is very dangerous. It can lead to Barrett's Esophagus which in turn leads to throat cancer.