Advice for day of surgery and beyond
I originally posted this in the VSG forum, but thought I'd post it here too. Thanks.
Hi Everyone,
Well, my VSG date has come a lot sooner than expected. Initially I thought I'd be able to get it done here in the U.S., but it turns out that even though my insurance covers WLS, and I meet all the requirements, it's not covered under my company's agreement. Arg! I certainly can't afford to pay out of pocket here so...I'm going to Mexico to get my VSG done. I'm very confident with my decision and the doctor I've chosen and I actually know someone here in real life who went to the same doctor, so that makes me feel even better about going abroad for WLS.
I feel prepared about the pre-op diet and such. Now I'm trying to prepare myself for everything that comes afterwards. I need advice.
- Recipes (everything from the liquid diet/protein shake stage and beyond--convenience is a big things for me because I'm not much of a cook)
- Things to prep for the hospital (I'll be in 3 days)
- Things you wish you had prepared at home prior to your WLS so it was ready once you got home
- Tips on exercise and/or nutrition
- Favorite multivitamins
- Favorite protein powder mixes
- Favorite mushy food recipes (I have a feeling I"m going to get to know my blender and food processor really well
)
I'm reading up as much information as I can on all the forums, but I still wanted to ask, so please post whatever you can share! Thanks!
Hi Everyone,
Well, my VSG date has come a lot sooner than expected. Initially I thought I'd be able to get it done here in the U.S., but it turns out that even though my insurance covers WLS, and I meet all the requirements, it's not covered under my company's agreement. Arg! I certainly can't afford to pay out of pocket here so...I'm going to Mexico to get my VSG done. I'm very confident with my decision and the doctor I've chosen and I actually know someone here in real life who went to the same doctor, so that makes me feel even better about going abroad for WLS.
I feel prepared about the pre-op diet and such. Now I'm trying to prepare myself for everything that comes afterwards. I need advice.
- Recipes (everything from the liquid diet/protein shake stage and beyond--convenience is a big things for me because I'm not much of a cook)
- Things to prep for the hospital (I'll be in 3 days)
- Things you wish you had prepared at home prior to your WLS so it was ready once you got home
- Tips on exercise and/or nutrition
- Favorite multivitamins
- Favorite protein powder mixes
- Favorite mushy food recipes (I have a feeling I"m going to get to know my blender and food processor really well
)I'm reading up as much information as I can on all the forums, but I still wanted to ask, so please post whatever you can share! Thanks!
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