DuranFan1969

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.

I'm officially on the losers bench now too! Surgery yesterday went extremely well and have only had minor pain; hoping for my release this morning. Congrats to all my fellow 13th sleever!!

My mom came down to stay with me and I would definitely say you need to have someone there for a minimum of 1 week. I am 4 days post-op and I know I couldn't do this solo. You are able to make your liquids and shakes and move about, but it's nice to have someone doing laundry for you, run to the store, take out the trash - essentially running your household while you can't. It's also nice to have someone there just in case something is needed.

Make sure you are consuming something every 2 hours. My doctor had me on 2 shakes/day (lunch and dinner) and from the point of Breakfast until bed I was having a snack every 2 hours (light yogurt, SF Jello, SF pudding, SF popsicle/creamsicle, SF applesauce, Gatorade). I really didn't struggle too much as long as I stayed to the 2 hour windows.

Hope it isn't too long - I look like I'm trying to conceal a small watermelon.

I've been wanting to try that one but hadn't heard if it was good. I just have to make sure I don't slip some tequila in it hehe

Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!

I've been wanting to try that one but hadn't heard if it was good. I just have to make sure I don't slip some tequila in it hehe

It's going to be a loooooooooooooooooong time before I go to a theater - just the smell of popcorn will be way too much!

It's going to be a loooooooooooooooooong time before I go to a theater - just the smell of popcorn will be way too much!

Definitely use the gadget they give you as the ladies said. I have been using mine faithfully and get a little bit of pain when I get to the top of the breathing gadget (right around where my new stomach is), so I just put my hand on my side and it helps while working it.

My goal was 2400 which can be a bit tough - I don't make it on most of them, but I get close.

Actually you can dump with the sleeve, but it's not as common with the RY. I was told that if you have concentrated fat or concentrated sugar, you can bet you'll be revisiting that meal again. I do like with the sleeve that eventually you can have a bite or 2 of your favorite foods and from what I've heard from many people, is that will fill you up and keep you satisfied -- provided your tastes don't actually change. I've heard as we get into this journey, your taste for different foods may change.

I did it !!!!
Surgery started around 7:40 this morning, took about 1 hour and in my room by 10:30. I have had minimal pain (being told to stay on top of pain meds was the best advice ever!) and was a touch nauseous in recovery but have felt much better than I thought I would. I've had a popsicle, Water and some broth and doing good there and have already done some good walking.
All I know is if anyone ever needs a surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Hart is amazing!!!

Thinking of and praying for great surgery experiences for all our June 15th sleevers!

Thinking of and praying for great surgery experiences for all our June 15th sleevers!

I can't believe today is finally here!! I only got about 3 hours sleep ... brain was ready to wake me up and get on with living my new life apparently!

I'm officially on the losers bench now too! Surgery yesterday went extremely well and have only had minor pain; hoping for my release this morning. Congrats to all my fellow 13th sleever!!

I did it !!!!
Surgery started around 7:40 this morning, took about 1 hour and in my room by 10:30. I have had minimal pain (being told to stay on top of pain meds was the best advice ever!) and was a touch nauseous in recovery but have felt much better than I thought I would. I've had a popsicle, Water and some broth and doing good there and have already done some good walking.
All I know is if anyone ever needs a surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Hart is amazing!!!

I can't believe today is finally here!! I only got about 3 hours sleep ... brain was ready to wake me up and get on with living my new life apparently!

Can't top that NSV and I wouldn't ever want to. Congrats - I hope you Celebrate that one !!!

I'm in the group tomorrow too - I'm so excited !!! I started packing and organizing and well, probably over doing anything that's needed (like writing down all sorts of "in the hospital" and "when I'm home" lists for my mom who is taking care of me). I'm a dork - but I have to do something with all the excited energy - I know I won't be able to sleep tonight.
Good luck my fellow 13th sleevers - can't wait til we're all on the losers bench this time tomorrow !!

Holy crap, my name is on there finally. As weird as this sounds .... that just reminded me it's really happening finally .... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy crap, my name is on there finally. As weird as this sounds .... that just reminded me it's really happening finally .... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your tomorrow is now today - good luck on your surgery!!