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Had my sleeve on August 28th. Surgery took an hour and a half. The surgeon was pleased that I had followed my five day preop. Diet. He said the surgery went perfect and he repaired a small hiatal hernia. I was up walking that evening with a morphine pain pump. Very easy surgery and recovery. Some discomfort on my left side, but to be expected. I spent two nights in the hospital and tolerated liquids fine. Moved from clear to full and came home. See Doc this Friday to have staples removed and advance to puréed diet. Taking Prilosec and gas x chewables for stomach. The gas is insane but getting much better and I feel awesome! Down 21 pounds since pre op. diet. Make sure and stay hydrated because you have to do a lot of sipping. I have no regrets, other than why didn't I do this sooner! I have been obese for ten years and yo yo dieted constantly. I feel I am in control of food, it no longer controls me! So awesome not to feel hungry all the time. Good luck to all of you on upcoming surgeries.

Best thing I ever did getting "sleeved". I am no longer a prisoner to food because I am in complete control. Also, I eat pretty much what I want, just way less than before and work hard on getting in Protein. I do stay away from bread, but I am just a month out. So, I am on soft cooked veggies, chicken, eggs, cheese, Greek yogurt, etc. I have lost 30 pounds in a month and for the life of me do not know what took me so long to get sleeved! Surgery was easy, very little pain and nausea. My recovery was about two weeks. Anybody thinking about doing this, it will be one of the best things you ever did for yourself. The cravings for junk food have vanished and on occasion I have a few little pieces of chocolate, but it is a few, not the whole bag!

popcorn is great after the sleeve. Of course, you can't hold the amount that you could before your sleeve, but it is one of my favorite treats. Maybe once a week or every other week. Diet soda makes me belch like crazy and takes me a few hours to finish one. I recommend pouring it in a cup and sprite or 7up seems to make me belch a little less. Honestly, I prefer iced tea, coffee or mio Water or plain water now to soda. I do not see anything wrong with a diet soda on occasion. Remember this is about a lifestyle change and moderation is key, not giving up everything. To me that puts you in that diet mindset that didn't work before, because the more you go without something, then the more you crave or want it.

To all of you upcoming sleevers, you will be so happy you did this! I love my sleeve because it keeps me in check, I hold four to six ounces at a time and I am not hungry all the time! Also no more food guilt. My sleeve was done on August 28th and have lost 28 pounds since August 23, when I started my preop diet. I am on a soft diet and have only had one food intolerance to applesauce. Very little nausea and pain. Honestly, I think my csection four years ago was worse. The afternoon after surgery I was walking around with my Iv pole. One thing about abdominal surgery, get up and start moving as soon as possible, because it gets gas moving out and helps with soreness, stiffness, pneumonia, and blood clots. The first week swallowing liquids is a little strange and you feel a lot of restriction, but it gets way better everyday. Remember sip very slow and drink all the time because dehydration is a real issue. I ate lots of sugar free eddys fruit bars, because they went down very easy. I still enjoy a big cup of coffee everyday with Splenda and Creamer, but I drink lots of Water and sometimes use mio in my water. Iced tea is also good. You are going too be amazed how full you feel on such small amounts. Finally, I am not a prisoner to plates of food! Make sure you have some gasx strips or chewables, because they are a must have almost daily. The gas is intense but gets better after a couple of weeks, but I belch now more than ever,lol. You will probably be really nervous on surgery day, but you will be so happy it is over when you wake up. The relief I felt was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulder. Now my focus is walking 20 to 30 minutes four or five days a week and getting in my Protein. I really like the Gladiator powder from smoothie king because it has 45 grams per two scoops and fruit smoothies taste awesome with it. It is a push everyday to get 70 grams in, but I don't want hair or muscle loss, just fat. I hope my post helps, because so many people on this site helped me out with my surgery pre and post op questions. Good luck to all of you and my God be with all of you on this amazing journey!

To all of you upcoming sleevers, you will be so happy you did this! I love my sleeve because it keeps me in check, I hold four to six ounces at a time and I am not hungry all the time! Also no more food guilt. My sleeve was done on August 28th and have lost 28 pounds since August 23, when I started my preop diet. I am on a soft diet and have only had one food intolerance to applesauce. Very little nausea and pain. Honestly, I think my csection four years ago was worse. The afternoon after surgery I was walking around with my Iv pole. One thing about abdominal surgery, get up and start moving as soon as possible, because it gets gas moving out and helps with soreness, stiffness, pneumonia, and blood clots. The first week swallowing liquids is a little strange and you feel a lot of restriction, but it gets way better everyday. Remember sip very slow and drink all the time because dehydration is a real issue. I ate lots of sugar free eddys fruit bars, because they went down very easy. I still enjoy a big cup of coffee everyday with Splenda and Creamer, but I drink lots of Water and sometimes use mio in my water. Iced tea is also good. You are going too be amazed how full you feel on such small amounts. Finally, I am not a prisoner to plates of food! Make sure you have some gasx strips or chewables, because they are a must have almost daily. The gas is intense but gets better after a couple of weeks, but I belch now more than ever,lol. You will probably be really nervous on surgery day, but you will be so happy it is over when you wake up. The relief I felt was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulder. Now my focus is walking 20 to 30 minutes four or five days a week and getting in my Protein. I really like the Gladiator powder from smoothie king because it has 45 grams per two scoops and fruit smoothies taste awesome with it. It is a push everyday to get 70 grams in, but I don't want hair or muscle loss, just fat. I hope my post helps, because so many people on this site helped me out with my surgery pre and post op questions. Good luck to all of you and my God be with all of you on this amazing journey!

To all of you upcoming sleevers, you will be so happy you did this! I love my sleeve because it keeps me in check, I hold four to six ounces at a time and I am not hungry all the time! Also no more food guilt. My sleeve was done on August 28th and have lost 28 pounds since August 23, when I started my preop diet. I am on a soft diet and have only had one food intolerance to applesauce. Very little nausea and pain. Honestly, I think my csection four years ago was worse. The afternoon after surgery I was walking around with my Iv pole. One thing about abdominal surgery, get up and start moving as soon as possible, because it gets gas moving out and helps with soreness, stiffness, pneumonia, and blood clots. The first week swallowing liquids is a little strange and you feel a lot of restriction, but it gets way better everyday. Remember sip very slow and drink all the time because dehydration is a real issue. I ate lots of sugar free eddys fruit bars, because they went down very easy. I still enjoy a big cup of coffee everyday with Splenda and Creamer, but I drink lots of Water and sometimes use mio in my water. Iced tea is also good. You are going too be amazed how full you feel on such small amounts. Finally, I am not a prisoner to plates of food! Make sure you have some gasx strips or chewables, because they are a must have almost daily. The gas is intense but gets better after a couple of weeks, but I belch now more than ever,lol. You will probably be really nervous on surgery day, but you will be so happy it is over when you wake up. The relief I felt was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulder. Now my focus is walking 20 to 30 minutes four or five days a week and getting in my Protein. I really like the Gladiator powder from smoothie king because it has 45 grams per two scoops and fruit smoothies taste awesome with it. It is a push everyday to get 70 grams in, but I don't want hair or muscle loss, just fat. I hope my post helps, because so many people on this site helped me out with my surgery pre and post op questions. Good luck to all of you and my God be with all of you on this amazing journey!

You will have an IV while you are there, so plan to enjoy rocking a hospital gown. Take two or three pairs of pannies, maybe a robe, and a comfy outfit to wear home. I took basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, deo., lotion, Chapstick, Shampoo and conditioner and a brush. If your hair is long, then a ponytail holder. Take books or a tablet, most hospitals have wifi, cell phone and don't forget chargers. Also, some slip on shoes are great and some socks. Good luck! I was sleeved on August 28th and have lost a total of 22 pounds, 10 from five day preop. I am so happy I did the sleeve! ZERO regrets other than should have done it sooner! I only spent two nights in the hospital and was up walking the afternoon of surgery.

You will have an IV while you are there, so plan to enjoy rocking a hospital gown. Take two or three pairs of pannies, maybe a robe, and a comfy outfit to wear home. I took basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, deo., lotion, Chapstick, Shampoo and conditioner and a brush. If your hair is long, then a ponytail holder. Take books or a tablet, most hospitals have wifi, cell phone and don't forget chargers. Also, some slip on shoes are great and some socks. Good luck! I was sleeved on August 28th and have lost a total of 22 pounds, 10 from five day preop. I am so happy I did the sleeve! ZERO regrets other than should have done it sooner! I only spent two nights in the hospital and was up walking the afternoon of surgery.