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Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement. I can't wait until I am able to do the same. Especially the crossing the legs. It's such a womanly thing to be able to do, so I can't wait!

I, too, am having trouble sleeping. In the hospital, I barely slept, but I attributed that to the nurses coming in constantly to take vital signs and give me more medicine. Last night was my first night at home and I went to bed at 10:30, woke up at 12:30, 3 to use restroom and then up for a good at 5:30 this am. My entire body is aching and I guess going longer than 4 hours without my pain mess really did me in. I'm hoping this doesn't last too much longer. I plan on taking a few naps today. The doctor told me for the next week, I should be focused on getting 64 ounces of Fluid and at least 60 grams of Protein and walking. Those will be my goals. I'm glad you wrote this thread, as I was about to write one myself!

Let us know how it turns out. I am 4 days post op and feeling not myself at all. The day of the surgery didn't seem that bad, but days 2 and 3 were awful. This is beginning of day 4 and I got about 6 hours of sleep last night, waking up 2 times to use the restroom. I am taking my pain pills religiously as if I don't, I feel it. My entire body is aching and without the pain pills, I would most likely be reduced to tears. Everyone heals differently, but make sure you are prepared for some uncomfortable ness. Good luck!

Thanks everyone. Guess I will try the sides tonight and see how they are and maybe try the tummy a few days later. Appreciate the feedback!!

Hi everyone, I'm two days post op and am now at home finally. In the hospital I was always forced to lay on my back because I was hooked up to so many things but now that I am home, I want to sleep on my side or even my stomach. Anybody out there have experience with that and how long you waited? Thanks!

Hi all! Checking in. Surgery was yesterday and all seemed to go well. In some pain but now that I passed my leak test, I feel so much better that I can drink! Other than that, just have one more night in hotel and hopefully I'll be headed home tomorrow! Hope everyone else had a pleasant experience!

Today's the day! Barely slept a wink last night! Hope everyone does well today

Oh my goodness guys! It's tomorrow!!!!! I'm so excited and nervous, it's crazy. Good luck to everyone tomorrow and today with the clear liquids!

And good luck to you as well!!!!! My procedure is Wednesday. I'm starting to get that feeling of weird, happy energy and I can only imagine where you are at with yours tomorrow. Let us know how it goes and we'll be thinking about ya!

Wallman - my concerns are just as yours. I'm hoping post-op is not going to be too difficult!

This is a great post to read. Does this mean you are one week post-op? I have my surgery on Wednesday and have to admit, I am quite nervouse about post-op activities as I only took a week off...

This is such a great thread! I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday (Sept 12th) so I've started making some mini goals to help along the process. For NYE, I would like to be 225 lbs. I'm at about 300 lbs right now so I hope that is achievable. I turn 30 on January 12th (exactly 4 months out of surgery) and I would LOVE to go skydiving. Looking it up, some of the websites say you the max you can be is 220 lbs so I'm hoping to get there by my birthday. This challenge will help!!! Thanks again for starting :-)

You look fantastic!!! Inspiration for all of us that are just starting our journey. Congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations!!! That's such an amazing accomplishment! I hope I have results just as you do! Congrats again!

Hi there! I'm Sept 12th too! I start the Clear liquids today so pretty much Isopure...and more isopure and water! Justine13 - I'm scared too and extremely nervous, but I think that is natural for any surgery, especially when we are out on general anesthesia. I'm ready for 3 months from now to be here so I can look back and smile :-) Good luck to everyone on Wednesday!!!

Thanks sooooo much for posting this!!!! Reading all of these posts about issues with surgery sometimes can cause worry but reading this gives me hope. Getting sleeved on Wednesdy. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Congratulations girl! Other than the blood clot, it sounds like things went pretty great for you! It's great to see threads like this. My surgery is Wednesday and I am getting quite a bit nervous for it but reading posts like this make me feel stronger and confident that i can handle all that is thrown at me . Thanks for sharing!!!

This is great information! I, too, am having surgery on Wednesday and already want to start packing my bag! An extension cord is a great idea! Thank you!!!

I'm in Dallas, Off of Oak Lawn, McKinney? What about you? Heard the weather is supposed to cool down next few days. Gotta get out there and see it before I believe it!

I'm in Dallas and am having surgery on Sept 12th! I also just moved here so am completely new to the area :-( This hot weather is killing me! :-) Any tips around the area for Sleevers? Good walking places, etc?

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am planning to take it easy and if I'm tired take cabs instead of the train. Hopefully this will keep me feeling OK. Have an awesome day!

Hello out there, I'm new to the boards but I have a question I thought someone might be able to help answer. I am scheduled to have surgery on Sept 12 (wed) and the following week on Sept 20 (thurs) I have to go to Chicago. My doctor told me that I should be fine as long as surgery went well and that walking around the town should be good for me. She also reminded me that I will need to follow my full liquid diet and not lift my bags, but other than that I should be ok. I don't think it's going to be a strenuous trip, just enjoying time in the windy city. Did anyone travel after surgery? If so, was it a nightmare? Any help or advice would be great! Thanks!

In Dallas with Dr. Malladi at the Methodist Medical Center. Nervous but soooo ready!!!!