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I had my surgery on the 26th this month, so we may have been on the same date. I also had a small hiatal hernia repaired at the time of surgery.
I am feeling much better today. I still am taking my pain medications on and off as needed. I am able to walk around with a lot less pain, but I still am having gas quite a bit. Gas-X strips are my best friend. I am sleeping most of the night now, waking up maybe once with pain. I can't sleep on my side, but am okay on my back.
I do sometimes feel like my medicine gets stuck right above my diaphragm for like 5-10 seconds. It's uncomfortable, but then it gurgles and goes down.
I am eating mostly strained creamy soup/pudding/jello/protein shakes/broth/juice...having a hard time getting in all my Protein and I'm a little dehydrated so I'm trying to convince myself to sip sip sip Water.
My stomach/intestines are pretty much the noisiest things ever right now - they gurgle and growl constantly.

Ogosh. I'm on my way to the hospital now. It's kicking in. I prayed and prayed that god will be with me and send me back home tomorrow with my beautiful princesses! Good luck to all who are getting sleeved today. And thanks to all who wished us well and for all your wonderful support. I love this site ♡
God is good ♥♡♥♡
Denise

Ogosh. I'm on my way to the hospital now. It's kicking in. I prayed and prayed that god will be with me and send me back home tomorrow with my beautiful princesses! Good luck to all who are getting sleeved today. And thanks to all who wished us well and for all your wonderful support. I love this site ♡
God is good ♥♡♥♡
Denise

Thoughts and prayers are sent your way.

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated!
I will update as soon as im able to..
Thanks so very much,
Denise ♥

I wish you the very best...stay positive and you'll do grea!

Congrats! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

Positive thoughts headed your way! =)

Prayers and good wishes for you. My niece is getting sleeved tomorrow too! Speedy recovery to both of you!!

Prayers going your way!!!

Prayers and positive thoughts ????

Happy sleeving!

Prayers on the way! Good luck! You'll do great! Congrats on your decision!

All the best to you! Sending good thoughts your way! The next 24 hours are probably going to go by so fast and then you will be on your way to your new self! Good Luck!

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated!
I will update as soon as im able to..
Thanks so very much,
Denise ♥

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated!
I will update as soon as im able to..
Thanks so very much,
Denise ♥

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated!
I will update as soon as im able to..
Thanks so very much,
Denise ♥

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated!
I will update as soon as im able to..
Thanks so very much,
Denise ♥

love it ♡ may god bless you with a safe and speedy recovery!! prayers sent your way!

it's getting closer 4 days and a wake up!! good luck to all of us ♡ we will do just fine..
Denise

nice!! fellow adventure fan.. I can't wait to be on my way.. thank you

TThank you for the encouragement. We will make it.

Don't be nervous. I was sleeved two weeks ago and I have lost 18 pounds. The surgery is not bad at all. If you get nauseated after surgery ask the nurse to bring you some alcohol wipes and fan them in front of your nose...it takes away being nauseated. Crunch and suck on ice chips!
The third day of surgery you will think....what in the hell was I thinking! You will feel tired and want to sleep on the third day. Each day gets better! And when you jump on that scale and your down.......it will kick in. Your brain will no longer think about food like you use to. It is amazing. Be sure and get that 65 grams of protien in with your protien shakes. Be sure and sip, sip and get up and walk around. You can have sugar free popcyles, sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello. Tomatoe Soup, creamy or classic. They have a new Campbell's Tomatoe soup parmesan creamy bisque...YUM!!!! Also, after a week, get some Idahoan potatoe mix (find with micaroni mixes) add Water and make a semi thick potatoe soup....eventually you will not have to add so much water and can make them a little thicker. You will do just fine. You will enjoy your new life and all this will behind you in less than a week. - Addison

Well, it has finally arrived...surgery in t minus 15 hours I will walk into the hospital to take control of my life. That's right "MY Life"...I am determined to reclaim what is mine!!!
In all honesty - a little jitters and nerves but otherwise ready to get the show on the road. I can not thank everyone on this site enough for all of the honesty, information, encouragement, etc. I have made a few new friends as well to go through this journey with.
When I wake up tomorrow afternoon (fully wake up ) I will be sitting on the official losers bench. As exciting that is, that will just be the beginning of my journey to a healthier me. Another month of liquids to mushies to testing out new flavors and tastes.
So here is a big hug for everyone having surgery tomorrow and best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery. Looking forward to moving on with "MY Life"

Congrads for your surgery!!!! I was sleeved two weeks ago. It was not bad at all. If you get nauseated have the nurse to bring you some alcohol wipes and fan them in front of your nose. Crunch and suck on ice chips. This will help you get through the first 24 hours. The third day you will be tired. Just rest. Remember to sip, sip and walk around. Each day you will get to feeling better. I had some ups and downs with my energy....just listen to your body and go lay down and take a 15 minute power nap. It is amazing how you brain and stomach will not be on the same page! I just love the new me. I am down 18 pounds in 18 days. It was the best thing that I could have done for myself and I trust it will be the best thing you could do for your self. I still have a long way to go, but I am optomistic about my near future!
- Addison