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Last Wednesday, had the 8 week post op-before that, I went in for a fasting blood work incl lipids, D, Iron, liver panel, calcium, folic and more. We meet with three staff-a doctor, a nutritionist and a nurse to go over blood work and issues. Nutritionist said, 'this is the honeymoon period'-just because you can tolerate carbs, don't eat them; only protein and now add in soft veggies. I went below a big number this week. Under 200 pounds now. Turned another corner, don't feel like I get nauseous any more. No incidents in last two weeks of any note-running to the toilet to vomit. I have appetite and enjoy the food I have-it is so little that you imagine you must eat more often to keep up calories. I try to drink when I feel like that. On hosp: I didn't have any pain with the surgery and was comfortable but very very sleepy for the next two days. I did not start exercising much until I felt more alert. I was walking the day of the surgery with the help of the nurse. I'm swimming now again-at first six weeks, no swimming. I liked using 'habiclens' a hand wash you can get at the pharmacy. I showered with it to keep the wounds clean -didn't get any infection.
The nurse also said, 'remember why you had the surgery and be good to yourself and gentle with yourself'.
So, I had three visits to a spa: a pedicure, a back massage and this week, a small refresher facial. Now, I'm putting money aside each week to save up for a trip to Tahiti in the fall. I gave another bag of clothes to the Viet vets-My closet is nearly bare and will stay that way until I stabilize. Next visit is in six months for post op. I feel lucky to have had the VSG-very fortunate as it has taken the stress of fighting fatigue and feeling uncomfortable away.
good luck to those waiting for their VSG. During the 4 week liquid pre-op stage, I used 'Pro-cal" and liked it. Also Isopure is very good tasting. I admit that I carefully had a couple emergency pieces of sushi and was worried-I asked the doctor in this hosp if my liver shrunk enough, etc. and he said it was good prep. whew...I would probably not feel compelled to eat solid food if I was doing this again. The patient in the next room had a bypass and he was really proud that he had a bowel movement on this 2nd day--they don't like to release you until your bowels are working. I was worried --then the nurse wanted to make sure I could tolerate liquid protein before I was released without vomiting--Nothing was easy on both of those but I didn't worry about it-