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Congrats to everyone going in next week-that time is gonna fly by!

I was also told that wrapping your tummy in warm towels (moist heat) helps with gas bubbles too. I have a microwaveable "bed buddy" that's been soothing in that area.

Please let us know how you're doing when you get a chance---keeping you in my thoughts...

I too was given the lortab elixir...it is a bit--tangy, but it seems to kick in pretty quickly. I'm day 4 now, and I do feel better than yesterday...I was Rxd levsin, I think, but I haven't taken it yet cuz the pharmacy didnt have it and had to wait for today to ask the doc if a substitute was ok...gasx strips in the meantime...Hope you start to feel better soon!

3 days out know and slowly learning the difference between a sip and a drink--drinks hurt! i'm also having pain all in my belly, now that the on-q is gone--especially where the drain was placed. now it just a big ol hurtin hole. i guess it could be worse though--i don't have a fever or anything, and i chose lortab elixir over morphine so could be away at least a little while each day anyone else having all over belly pain and drain pain? i have to keep reminding myself that it's only been 3 days, so i'm not really worried yet, just tre uncomfortable...

Surgery was 2/9, so i'm 2 days out. The gas pain in my belly is pretty killer, but other than tha, i guess i'm okay. Tired, and ready to go home, but hubby brought the ipad over last night, so i thought i should check in. Pardon any typos, my eyes and fingers aren't matching up too well...i think it's the drigs but i'm sleeved--yay!

Congratulations--glad it's going well...I'm up tomorrow morning--so schooch down a bit and make room for me! :thumb:

You're probably out by now; I hope all went well--congratulations on making it to your day!

@kateyez--lol-that is hiLArious!! @kimmy thanks so much for the support!

2/14 is also my son's birthday wow another Valentine Baby. I wish you the best.

yay for day-of-love babies! thanks for the support!

Thanks alexandra--be sure to keep checking in! In terms of my pre-op diet, I've done really well--no cheats--but I'm sure that's largely because I can eat Protein Bars, lean meat, salad/vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts if I get hungry beyond Protein Shakes. This weekend was harder than I expected, what with my in-laws being in town, eating out, a chocolate cake, and cooking/baking for 5 people. I actually got a little weepy for a minute yesterday--which felt really weird (like, why am I crying, and dang, I really do have a relationship with food!) and I wasn't even hungry! It was just that I couldn't have what I wanted and everyone else was partying it up...oh well, I made it through and I feel good about that. On Wednesday, it's all Clear Liquids, though. I'm sure that one will be a challenge! Looking forward to being around lots of food and not wanting most of it!

you lost that much with no loose skin?! my hero!

Thursday, 2/9 at 10am!! Right now I feel like this is going to be the longest week of my life, but I bet that by Wed night I'll be wondering where the time went! Good luck to all!

Thanks, Diva!!

Look at you!! Congratulations--Sleeve of Steel indeed! :Banane09:

Thanks, y'all! Had a dream last night that I was at this big delicious buffett and there was nothing that I was allowed to eat! It's funny cuz I felt pretty good last night after my first day of pre-op dieting--and my diet is a little more lenient than some I've seen. Guess my mind is trying to adjust already...

Yay, Darla! Will be sending good-surgery vibes to you tomorrow!

I love how supportive everyone is here...and the quick replies I'd spend so much time worrying about how my parents would react when I told them--even had a dream about it--and they were super cool! All kinds of do what makes you happy, life's too short type stuff! YAY!

Thanks guys! I guess this will be sort of a rebirth-day for me to share with you: Lilee and your son: Vance my actual b-day is 2/14, and I think this is a pretty cool gift to myself! I'll be sure to check in afterwards...

Just wanted to share that I went to my consult with the surgeon today and was scheduled for 2/9! :woot:So now I'm really excited and nervous--ish just got real! Ok, now I have to be about the business of telling my parents and brother, and in-laws (well, I know I don't have to tell people, but I will). The in-laws will be here this weekend, so I'll be doing all of the cooking and none of the good eating It'll all be worth it though--yaaay!! :Banane09:

I'm just starting the process. At my hospital you see the surgeon first. Tomorrow is the first of everything.

Oh, sorry--I thought you were at the end of the process--in that case, they'll probably provide a bunch of info up front, but it never hurs to have your own questions ready...good luck anyway!

Hey there--my consult is tomorrow too! I think people on this site do an excellent job of answering questions, but you may want to ask a few that are specific to your surgeon if you don't already know. Some stuff seems to vary depending on the doctor. Here are a couple of things:

--expected time in hospital

--anticipated length of surgery

--timeline for introducing different foods

--rules about medications/vitamins (size, which are ok, etc)

--post op testing for leaks (some docs do this, some don't)

--what to expect the day you arrive at the hospital (might help soothe some anxiety)

--visitation rules (if there is someone who would like to spend the night in your room--is that allowed?)

--will you be given an on-q pump or drain that you have to remove yourself? (eww!)

I can't think of anything else right now, but I'm sure my mind will be racing tonight! Good luck, and congratulations on making it this far! Do tell us when your date is--we might end up being sleeve twins!

I've not had surgery yet, but my surgeon's instructions say to wait 6 months...that being said, different surgeons seem to have different rules, so when in doubt, I'd call the surgeon's office...

Well, I can definitely see the difference--hopefully comparing the pics will help you see it vs. looking in the mirror. Congratulations! :Banane57:

Thanks Vance!