Surgery date - July 27th!!!! Anyone else?
VSG on 07/27/12
Aaaah...it's less than 2 weeks away until my surgery!! I am super excited, feeling liberated, happy as anything, and completely unprepared!
Probably because I have work obligations up until the day prior, reading my 'bible' from my surgeon regarding before/after care and the diet, and finally get to meet with the patient coordinator next week 5 days prior to my VSG.
In my heart, I know I have been preparing myself for a long time and have lurked on the forum here for a few months...so I have an idea of what to expect. Last night I tried visualizing going into surgery and being in the recovery room afterward with the five incisions. Having had 2 open surgeries, including a c-section, I am remembering what to expect, especially when it comes to, well...going.
That was always the worst part...and milk of magnesia does not always help!
So, my question for newly-sleeved and seasoned-sleevers alike - what has helped you in the first post-op days? Also, what protein/vitamin supplements have you found that are most cost-effective? I'm thinking of Unjury for the powder and Bariatric Advantage for the vitamins (both recommended by my surgeon), but always curious as to what else could be beneficial in this journey.
Thanks and blessings to you all!
Probably because I have work obligations up until the day prior, reading my 'bible' from my surgeon regarding before/after care and the diet, and finally get to meet with the patient coordinator next week 5 days prior to my VSG.In my heart, I know I have been preparing myself for a long time and have lurked on the forum here for a few months...so I have an idea of what to expect. Last night I tried visualizing going into surgery and being in the recovery room afterward with the five incisions. Having had 2 open surgeries, including a c-section, I am remembering what to expect, especially when it comes to, well...going.
That was always the worst part...and milk of magnesia does not always help!So, my question for newly-sleeved and seasoned-sleevers alike - what has helped you in the first post-op days? Also, what protein/vitamin supplements have you found that are most cost-effective? I'm thinking of Unjury for the powder and Bariatric Advantage for the vitamins (both recommended by my surgeon), but always curious as to what else could be beneficial in this journey.
Thanks and blessings to you all!

