sleevendown

I know how you feel!! I'm in the same boat. I haven't been to the surgeon yet, but my appetite is out of control! I'm trying everything... Gods blessing on your new surgery!

So sorry you have know support... But U maybe by yourself, but you're never ALONE!!! God is right by your side- He will never leave you or Forsake you! I pray u have a successful surgery and speedy recovery!!!

I came on my period a week earlier than schedule (post vsg). It was much lighter than usual.

OMG!!!!! Thank you so much for this thread!!! I was sleeved on 11/13. everything was going great, until I started getting that burning pain on my left side!!! I was so worried that something was wrong- but I was told it was muscle!!! It hurt so bad when trying to stand up- holding my stomach helped me as welll!!! I love this site!!!

Hi' date=' don't get too stressed about having the drain out....make sure you have had some pain relief and follow the Nurse's instructions as she/he removes it. You may feeling a tugging sensation, but it only lasts a minute and if the Nurse is good at their job then it will quickly become another distant memory related to your surgery.

Congratulations on taking this BIG step and I hope you have a speedy recovery and achieve all of the goals you have set for yourself.

Best Wishes

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Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it!

I am 12 days out from sugery and have lost 17 pounds so far. I have NOT strayed from the plan (mostly fearful of leaks) and I have NOT been physically hungry at all. However' date=' this post is about my support person (a.k.a. my husband). I had an epiphany about him yesterday.

My husband is an awesome chef and has always cooked for me (20 years). So we always eat fresh (never canned), well prepared meals. Since coming home from the hospital, he has tried to eat dinner before arriving home in the evenings. But over one weekend, he worked outside all day putting away patio furniture and preparing for winter. I heard him talking on the phone after he came inside but didn' think much of it. He came upstairs to bring me my famous "protein drink" and announced that he had ordered a small pizza (from my favorite place). He then followed up that statement with since I can't eat any of it right now, he ordered the entire thing with anchovies! BLAH was my response (temptation ended)!

Then he cooked a turkey burger for himself a couple of nights ago. It smelled so good till I walked into the kitchen to take a look. He was smiling and announced that he had "spiced it up real good", and was cooking onions and hot peppers along with it. The burger suddenly took on a spicy smell (which I don't like) and that was the end of that temptation.

So -- he is a sly fox isn't he? I'm not letting him know that I am wise to his ways, I'll just let him going on knowing that he is doing his very BEST to be an awesome support person! I am truly blessed.[/quote']

Yes he is!!! He loves you!

Due to all the trauma of surgery the body creates lots of excess Fluid that needs to be taken out via a JP drain. I had my lapband removed and converted over to a sleeve same procedure.. Hence the need for the drain.

Hello! I have my drain removed tomorrow, will it hurt?

You are so handsome!!! You look amazing!!! Best wishes

Was sleeved one the 14th. I also have 2 large dents one my abdomen. I thought my stomach was ugly looking before' date=' now its freaky looking. I am soooo hungry. Anybody else experiencing the same?[/quote']

Yes ma'am! I was sleeved on the 13th. My stomach looks a mess as well, I was a revision from lapband. My recovery has been a little rough. the dr. Had to remove a lot of scar tissue so I am just now seeing the light at the end of the road!! Lol. And to echo you, I AM STARVING!

My friend had his surgery there. St Joseph right? Great doctor and facility!!!

Congrats!! Praying for a speedy recovery!!! I'm getting sleeved today!! Pray for me!!

Good morning ppl!!! I'm here! Surgery is at 7:30! Please pray for me and all other sleepers today!

Lord I ask in your name for sleevendown's Doctor's to have steady hands and all the knowledge they need to make her surgery easy with no complications. Lord I ask that sleevendown has a pain free and speedy recovery so I and others can learn from her what I need to know that will help her' date=' me and others thru our WL journey. Thank you Lord, in Jesus name AMEN

Sleevendown, Please keep us posted on your wonderful new start :}[/quote']

I'm in tears!!! Thank you so much for taken the time to pray for me!!!! That really meant a lot to me. God Bless you on your journey as well!!! AND IT IS SO!!!

Hi everyone!!! My surgery was today at noon..... And so far it's been fine! I'll post more tomorrow.... But looking back I realize I didn't need to worry- I hope that helps some of you whose surgeries are coming up to relax a bit. Also.... Please feel free to ask me any questions that are making you worry and I'll tell you whatever I can about my experience!!!

I'm glad you are doing well!!! Thank you so much for your post, my surgery is in the morning! I'll be praying for your speedy recovery!!!! I'm a Lil nervous, but I know I'll be fine!

Sending prayers your way!! Good luck on the start of this new journey )

Thank you so much!

Hello! My name is Jacinta. I live in Chicago. I was banded back in "08" after suffering four years of vomiting, belching, and heart burn the band slipped last year!!!! I thought that I would just have them fix the band because I had no clue about the SLEEVE!!! Thank God I didn't. I'm so grateful to have this second chance, God is Amazing!!! So please pray for me, my surgery is TOMORROW!!!! I'm the first one of the day. I have to be there at 5:30 am and my surgery time is 7:30!!!! I'm a Lil nervous, but I know I will be ok!! Again,,please send a prayer for me and I'll send one for you!!!!

You will be in my prayers!!!!! Please pray for me as well, my big day is the 13th!!!!

Amazing!! U look great!

My big day is tues!!! Nervous and excited!

November 13th Chicago

Thanks!

The Protein is called Berry Chiller by RD Body; however' date=' its pretty much the same as Iso Blast 800. It's not too bad by itself, but with a bit of mio, it is not bad at all :-)[/quote']

What is mio? Thanks for sharing

I am about 10 hours post op anf doing great' date=' this vcu health sys team is absolitely excellent! I am pain free and resting comfortablly! I will update wheni can start having clearss but so far so great![/quote']

Hello!! Was thinking about you this morning, pray your doing well!

Congrats!!! And my prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!

Thank you everyone! You have no idea how your support lifts my spirits! Besides the sleeve' date=' I'm going through marriage problems that have brought up other issues. But my faith in God and the support from my family and close friends and not to mention this forum keeps me positive when there's so much negative around me.

I'm starting at 230 lb's, and have struggled with my weight for years. The most weight I ever list was 30 lb's but gained it all back and then some.

To my sleeve twin, I'm also from Chicago. Great to hear we're in this together on same day!!!! dde04[/quote']

8 days to go!!!