thanks goneforgood...i'm at day 6 now and am feeling much better....you all have been such a help and great support....what can i expect post op as far as pain and mobility?...i'm healthy other than my weight so i'm hoping to bounce back quickly

I went to mexico and I only had 3 days of yogurt and water pre op but man does it suck!

Post op won't be so bad.... this is the hardest part imo. I felt great post op. I am almost 15 months post op and am down 105 lbs.  I have been off my program and Like NGD I am leary about saying " forever" but this surgery is the best tool ever. I feel way more in control of my eating, my weight and my life.

Post op. Worry about fluids first, then protein and then fuss about other things. It took me 3 weeks to get the fluids in and even close to my protein requirements.

The first 6 months , the weight will fall off . After that - it is work.  Work that honeymoon ..... you only get one shot at the honeymoon period - make it count. I think I lost the first 80- 90 lbs in that period and the next 25 in the following 6 months!  I suspect it might be a year for the next 25 unless I go at it hard now!

Hey! love the pics!

Hi I am NGD's daughter. I'm struggling with the pre op diet too, I just really want something savoury!!!! I don't understand why we cant at least have broth. I've discovered a way to take away the gross boost aftertaste. I brewed a strong pot of coffee and put some cinnamon in the grounds (pre-brew) and then froze that into ice cube trays. Blend 4 of those cubes with either a chocolate or vanilla boost and its actually really good.

You must have the same surgery date as my daughter, July 9th.  She is scheduled for the 11:00 am slot.  I feel so bad for her because I know what it is like - the hunger, frustration, headaches, weakness, short temper and when it is your child you always want to take the "pain" for them.  Hang in there, this is the hungriest you are going to be and  the most you will ever weigh again (hopefully- I'm still leery this might not be a forever thing so I am cautious with my words so I don't jinx myself lol)   I had VSG in October and am down 101 lbs and 113 from my heaviest.  Milk the first 6 months, they call this the honeymoon period and generally thing slow down after that.  Right now I am having trouble with head hunger and am still mourning my comfort foods, it's too bad the surgery doeesn't fix our brains - sigh. 

Hang in there Dukeysmom, maybe we will meet in the hospital on the 9th.  I am waiting to hear whether my daughter's spouse can get the time off to go with her as she needs to stay in the city for a week post op.  If not, I will be going so we may meet up.  If I do go with her I am thinking of trying to get some OH members to join us for coffee the night before for a "support rally".  Three great gals from here came out the night before my surgery when my nerves were crazy and went over what was going to happen step by step and it was such a good experience, very very helpful.  We'll keep in touch as the day comes closer - YOU CAN DO IT!