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Yesterday was rough not gonna lie! Hurts to sip water hopefully that will go away??? Starting protein shakes today and possible released from hospital this afternoon. Has anyone had problems with it hurting to sip?

What a great story to read before my surgery tomorrow!! I can relate to your pre-op feelings to well! Sounds like everything went super smooth and I look forward to my new journey/life! Congratulations and keep up the great work!!!

Thank you friends, much appreciated! Great tips Adam!

Thank you!

I'm joining the club tomorrow morning!!! YAY! Bag packed and ready to roll!

Getting my sleeve tomorrow!!! Seems so weird to say that because I've been researching this for two years and finally the day has come!!!! Do they give you shakes in the hospital or shall I bring my own stuff?

Dec 2nd for me too! Getting excited! Hardly believe its almost here, seems like this journey started awhile ago. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Congratualions Gelica and Happy Birthday! I agree 100% with gemgirl, you will have plenty of opportunities for cake and celebration later..you just gave yourself the best gift ever!! Enjoy and keep smiling

There ARE some funny posts on here however note that I was never told anything about memory loss....move forward!

Good luck today! Keep up posted on how your doing. Sending well wishes! I am on Monday

Congratulations! Mine is a week from today...YAY! I am emotionally ready...have been for awhile. Adamfishaa how are you doing? Feeling better I hope?

Congrats! By now you should be in "the club"...hope all went well and your feeling alright?

Sending you well wishes and looking forward to heating how things went! Think positive thoughts!

Jen I've been told by my pre-admission nurse that heating pad help but walking is a must. My PT gave me exercises to do in the hospital also Nothing too strenuous. Keep walking.

Good luck Adam your going to do great!!! Keep up posted! Congrats!

Well so far today I've done the pre-admission testing, EKG, chest X-ray, gallbladder ultrasound, upper GI, and now I'm sitting in physical therapy. One more NUT visit next Tuesday and I'm done! Jumped through all the hoops....I had myself worked up over this swallow test but it wasn't too bad! Glad it's over though. Thanks all for the support!!! Full steam ahead! Dec 2nd!!!

Oh man, that is a lot! So sorry you have to do this! I agree gemgirl, its the fear of the unknown. We are all so prepared on the surgery that these little "unknowns" are what throw us...hopefully not literally! thanks for responding.

Congratualtions and thank you for sharing your story with all of us! This IS a great site with a tremendous amount of support. I wish you well on your recovery and look forward to reading more of your posts! Best,

I am choosing the sleeve because I wasn't crazy about all the anastomosis and malabsorption. I think it's an individual choice, do whats best for you. Best wishes!

So, tomorrow is my testing day: Barium Swallow, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Bloodwork, PT. I'm more freaked about the barium test than ANYTHING! Calling out to all for some advice, tips, "you can do it".... Thanks all!

I know what you mean Cakencream...I will be sleeved 2 weeks from today and am starting to feel anxious!

WOW! Love reading these successful posts! I will join the club Dec 2,2013!

Glad to hear all is well. I've moved up on my date to Dec 2nd...good advice on nausea meds! Keep up the good work, I've heard walking is the key!

Hi all! My surgery date just got moved from Dec 11th to Dec 2nd! WHOOO HOOO! So much to do in such a short time. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Hugs to all!

I think as long as your not running a temp you should be alright, but ask. They load you up with antibiotics in the OR also. Best wishes!