Surgery Friday... any tips (for this week, at the hospital or post)?

I am day 5 out right now from VSG. What were eating on your 5th day?

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I froze the Syntrax nectars in these to help get both protein and fluids in easier immediately post-op. These REALLY helped.

I also got VERY tired of sweet stuff, and would put unflavored protein powder in boullion. (Mix the protein powder with a little of warm water first, then add THAT to the hot liquid.)

sip sip sip walk walk walk

Good luck!!

Patience. Patience and more patience. With yourself, the process and the new normals.

An extension cord and charger for phone or tablet. A bathrobe to wear over the hospital gown when you are walking. Those were the things I used the most. I went home wearing what I wore in because my surgery was at 8 am so I was only in my clothes for about an hour on surgery day, Clean undies. It all fit in a tote bag.

I suggest the following for when you get home

1. Ginger tea bags
2. liquid Splenda if you like sweet tea
3. Chicken soup protein powder (Unjury - will ship to Canada) if you get tired of sweet drinks
4. Bolster cushions for resting and sleeping
5. Be prepared for some abdominal muscle pain about 24 hours after you get hom

good luck!