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Well, those folks that said day 4 or 5 is the turnaround were right. Sleeved on Monday 11/19. Slept through the night last night without pain killers or even Tylenol. Hardly no gas. Incision pain is at a minimum today but is really itchy. Feeling more normal. May even venture out today! Wish I had a binder. Hope my November sleevesters are doing well!!

I was sleeved on the 19th. I was convinced that I was not feeling full on full liquids. I overdid it a bit on cream soup for dinner tonight and then felt very full and gross. And scared. I laid down until it passed but I don't want to feel that ever again. I guess it's all a learning process.

Warm is soothing. I second the tea I had trouble with citrus crystal light, and milk products at first. Jello was good too.

AWESOME!!! So inspirational!

Just need to vent... My incisions, esp my main one at the belly button, itches like mad. I was sleeved on Monday Nov 19. They have clear tape over the gauze the size of big address labels. OMG they itch. I am trying not to scratch b/c I don't want to irritate anything. Oy!!!

It will get better. It hurts when I drink my protein shakes, but they stay down so I am going with it. My stomach still looks like I am 6 months pregnant. The water recently started coming off, but until then I had big old Godfather sausage fingers with indents for knuckles and Miss Piggy feet. Today I just started feeling a bit more normal and made my husband and kids a Thanksgiving dinner. It was too much and now I am exhausted. I couldn't eat so I did the next best thing and shopped online for myself! At least that felt good. We will make it ladies!!!

Gas-X helped me somewhat. I also found that laying on my side with belly supported by pillow underneath almost always released some gas. LOL Hey, whatever works. Today I actually am starting to feel a little normal again. Incisions still sore but Tylenol actually helps more than Dilaudid. Go figure. We will persevere, ladies!! Happy Turkey Day (as I sip my chicken soup...)

They said I could drive as long as I was comfortable and not taking pain meds. I was sleeved on Monday. i picked up the kids from school today (a five minute drive) and I have to say i might wait a few more days until driving again. I was pretty sore.

I was sleeved on Monday. I told a few people, like my immediate family, two close friends and cousin. The reactions have been mixed. Some friends said "oooh, that scares me", "that's not for me" and the best was: "get used to throwing up all the time." HA! People are so uninformed. I might tell other people and co-workers in time, but for now, if confronted, I will say it's a major lifestyle change (which is the truth)

Oh Sel, I will pray for you. Pain is kinda bad here but I have Dilaudid to take the edge off. Works meh. The car ride home was awful due to bumps. Still have major gas pain and not really getting rid of it. One thing that does help is walking, but if you have a bit of a belly, make sure it is supported from underneath. Check in tmro so we know how ur doing. I hear that things start to improve on the third day maybe that will be our day.

I am having my surgery on Monday. I know it's going to be a totaly lifestyle change but I am so excited (for me and for all the other sleevesters with me this month!!) I can't wait for better health, dropping those pesky diabetes & HBP meds, and feeling really good. And yes, if I do say so myself, I am looking forward to (EVENTUALLY) giving the hot girls at work a run for their money!!

So excited!! Waiting to be admitted now. Good luck everyone!!

WOW!!! So inspirational. Nice job!!

I have been collecting smaller sizes since September (tomorrow is my surgery). I've gone only to garage sales and consignment shops. With the exception of 3 items (a dress, a suit jacket and a suit), I haven't paid more than $3 for anything. A few times I got a whole bag of stuff for $5 (firehouse tag sale and church tag sale) and a number of 50 cent items. And good items, too - there was one sale where a woman was selling a ton of Ann Taylor stuff - for $3 each! I also bought 2 new outdoor jackets. Both of those were $5. I dress up for work every day and can't afford to go out and buy retail for everything as the weight comes off. This way, there's a good amount to choose from now, and I can supplement with a few retail pieces as I need to. IF the urge to shop strikes, remember that handbags, jewelry and scarves always fit!!

I'm going tomorrow too!! YAY us!! I can't wait. Good luck!!!

LOVE hearing stories like this. I go for surgery tomorrow and can't wait! Thanks!!

WOW, 40 is awesome. AWESOME. Think back to before your sleeve. Pretend you did any conventional diet of your choice. Would there be ANY WAY that you would have been down 40 in 8 weeks on a DIET? Heck no!! So this is sweet sweet victory. You have lost a small child. Next time you see a 4 or 5 year old, worm your way over, pick that kid up and rejoice!!!

Welllll, in addition to the obvious health benefits, i Can't wait to shop for cute small clothes! I even ordered a pair of summer sandals a half size smaller. No more Fred Flintstone feet, hopefully...

The girls at work are in no way a problem now. I work in a company with a very conservative culture and although they are in my department, I do not work with them. So no issues now. It's just people here are very health conscious and while there has never been an outward word said, I am sure there is a bit of a hairy eyeball cast now and then at the big girl going bumba, bumba down the hall. I have not told anyone except for 2 people (not in my department) the real reason for the surgery. They think I am having gallbladder surgery. I like a little bit of mystery...let them wonder what is happening. I mean, it's not like I am not coming back after two weeks weighing 120.

WOW!! Fantastic. I can only hope for quick results like that!!

YAY!! So awesome to hear. Going on Monday and I can't wait!!

Awesome! So good to know. I often think of these things. I am going on Monday and I can't wait. I am so psyched!!!

I'm Nov. 19 too. Just got ins. approval yesterday. Liquid diet only the day before. So excited. Good luck everyone!!

Just got insurance approval yesterday. Scheduled for the sleeve on Monday (11/9). So excited!! Looking forward to a new life. Not nervous at all, but that may change come Sunday night!!

The same thing happened to me after I had my son almost 11 years ago. Days of extreme shivering, teeth chattering and could not get warm for anything. I drank so much hot tea I should have stock in Lipton. Tried 2 different antibiotics t which didn't work and wound up going to the ER on Christmas eve. Turns out I had pneumonia and needed IV antibiotics. So I agree with amw157 about a possible infection. Glad you are ok now!!