Joni

Sleeved on 4/23 and was way too painful to sleep on side until last night, so 4th night I got on my side. The pain was excruciating getting onto my side, but once there and with heating pad on stomach, it felt sooo good. When I woke, I was on my back so I have no idea how long I stayed on my side. I do know I never slept on my back before though, and I usually sleep on my left side. Had to give up stomach sleeping years ago because of lower back pain.

Hope all went well. send an update asap!

what are you taking for the pain?

"Sleevie" and I are home from hospital today. Surgeon found a large hiatal hernia and had to repair that first, but said my liver was perfect. Phewww! I really was worried. Couldn't sleep at all first night in hospital but made up for it last night and this morning. Came home about 3p and so glad to be home. Drinking a protein drink and water right now. Hope everyone else is okay. Hope you guys will check in??!!

Hi All - Postop from surgery 4/23. Home from hospital today and this is my first post. Still feel like I'm in another world.Also had a surprise hiatal hernia that surgeon said was large and he had to fix that first. Otherwise, all went well. Will post more later.

So happy for you! So many things I dream of, more energy, smaller clothes, eating less. And the recognition from loved ones is always appreciated! Good for you in making the right choice for yourself. You're like dyno-mite!!! Keep it up, I'm on your tail, lol.

Stirling - we are here for you. the last thing you need before surgery is negativity and pressure. They should respect what you have decided to do. You have made the right decision for yourself, and you can get the support you deserve and need right here. Good luck kiddo! Be strong.

Tomorrow for me too - Have to be there at 5:30a for surgery at 7:30a. Here we go!! Good luck to all!

Surgery 4/23 7:30a! Can't wait for the hours to go by. I may be 56, but I'm a YOUNG 56, and I'm ready to get out there and LIVE like I haven't in years now. I want to go hiking. I want to buy clothes and feel good in them. I want to feel confident with I'm out and about. I want to feel healthy and energized. I'm ready. No one knows how much time they have left, so whatever it is, I want to be my best! Wish me luck and say a prayer if you will. Thanks!

My biggest fear too. I'm worried cuz I take a lot of Tylenol and wonder if that can enlarge the liver. I'm so sorry that happened to you. Hopefully, it won't be much longer before you can go for it again. Good luck.

I'm going to "groups" right now and figure out how to start it, then you just go to groups and choose to join.

I've been thinking about life after sleeve, mostly how and what I will be eating since I've been starving on my preop diet! I previously enjoyed regular mayo, full fat salad dressing, butter, etc... My question is since I'll be eating so much less, shouldn't I really enjoy what I eat? Do I need to try to replace what I used to love for all low fat and fat free choices? Or do a lot of you indulge in reg mayo and full fat dressings on your salads because they are in so much smaller quantities? I know using low fat/FF would help lose faster, but how about life ever after for those who have reached goal or are below goal? Please give me your opinions.

yes, i would call them for instructions.

I know that the vanilla tastes great in orange crystal light. Unjury will exchange it for you - maybe if you had some flavor that might help?

To those being sleeved on 4/23/12 - do you want to have a group? I looked at starting one, and it said to find 2 or 3 people that want to join before you start it. I figured that might be an easy way to keep track of each other on our journey. What do you think? Anyone interested?

To those being sleeved on 4/23/12 - do you want to have a group? I looked at starting one, and it said to find 2 or 3 people that want to join before you start it. I figured that might be an easy way to keep track of each other on our journey. What do you think?

Oh I send a prayer for sure! Good luck, God bless, and make sure to let us know how you're doing even though you'll be on the loser's bench!! Hugs -

You made me laugh! Oh, that's just great Lissa, now I have to worry about poopin my pants?? This is getting better....

What I'm wondering is all this gas we get postop that must come out while we walk, are we strolling down the hospital halls tooting away? And what about roommates - are we just letting those farts rip loud and clear? I guess if I have a choice between pain or letting it out, I'm all for sounding like Farty Franny.

Thanks Michele - Hanging in there after a meltdown this morning. Preop diet is kicking my butt - but I am becoming EMPOWERED. I'm so surprised at and proud of myself.

This is just my opinion and nothing to base it on other than an honest reaction when I read your post, I would stay here and have your US surgeon do it, especially when he's offering you the right price too. Good luck with whichever way you go.

oh sister - I'm sleeving on 4/23 too and had a meltdown this morning - I totally understand.

whats that?

kinda on the same subject, can you or how do you add a surgeon?

Carol - Unjury is good and recommended by the University of Michigan Hospital as the best protein for preop - which is good enough for me! I do hate their chicken soup though, while others love it. I use the vanilla and chocolate splendor. I also find it keeps me more satisfied longer than other brands such as Syntrax Nectar (which tastes great to me). They say Unjury is the absorbed easily by our systems. It's not cheap though and you can't buy it in stores. It's no cheaper on amazon, so you might as well order from their website. 6.00 shipping, and 17 scoops in the container for 22.95. Hope this helps.