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Blue is right. I'd say the first 24 were awful and then the next two terrible. Today started off badly but I actually feel pretty good right now.
I think anything is possible that you set your kind to. Hard to break old habits as I'm finding tonight.
Don't forget the gasx strips. They are my go to item at this point. I did bring a pillow but I ended up using a super soft throw rolled up over my big incision when coughing and throwing up. It helped a ton. Not too bulky like the pillow.
I set a timer at seven minutes now and when not feeling full I drink 1/2 oz of Water. I'm doing pretty good today. Got like 50 oz in.
First day of Protein is why I think I feel so much better. I just have to remind myself this isn't a race and I'm not like anyone else. We are individuals and unique. I'm down ten lbs but I expect that to slow down now.

Bring your favorite pillow, phone, charger/extension cord. Leave all the rest at home as you won't need it. There's no way to change out of the hospital gown with all of the IV's, so don't bother bringing your own sleepwear. The first 24 hours are AWFUL but I felt 70% better the next day. I'm now 4 days out and besides feeling a little tired, feel back to normal. I didn't have gas issues or anything. Good luck. If the pain meds make you nauseous post surgery, don't be afraid to ask for something else. Until they ok liquids, ask your nurse for Water to swish your mouth and spit out. It helps with the dry mouth. Good luck!!!

Hey guys, well tomorrow is my day April21st.. I'm
Beyond anxious. Wondering is my house clean enough the the hubby ok taking over my usually duties. Dear god I hope he feeds the dog. Etc I'm shakey and anxious yet excited and impatient. I just want to do it already and start healing. Any last tips?? My anxiety is so high I feel like I am about to pass out I know I am being a baby but I can't help it. Starting weight was 273lbs but now I'm weighing in at 253.2lbs after the preop diet... I really want to get down to 135-145lbs. Is that likely possible? I'm 24 athletic flexible etc... Sorry I'm rambling. Good luck fellow 21st sleeves!!

Yay. Happy for you.

My sleep study has been approved- one more step to get a check mark next too.

Hi I am 5'2 and I'm a year and 8 months post op Sleever I live in CT but travel back and forth to NYC

How are all our girls whose surgery day has past?

Hello there. Thank goodness I found this site 2 months before surgery. It has been a Godsend. You will really enjoy the people and the excellent help you can find here. Welcome!

So when I started my journey towards WLS, the actual procedure seemed so far away... Now as I pack my hospital bag for my surgery tomorrow, I find myself getting very nervous. I am excited, yes, but very nervous about the actual surgery. I know this is the right tool to finally get my crazy body under control and I welcome the changes with open arms. I am just so nervous about the surgery, I hope all goes well! "/

I have BCBS of FL. I'm so disappointed. My surgeon's office stated that they submitted my paper work 2 weeks ago, but when I called BCBS they said they didn't have a claim for me.

I wish I could have my surgery tomorror, lol. Waiting on insurance.

I am 5'0" weight 206 age 61.. Have gone though several medicinal clearance for surgery ! I am hoping to have the January 2013....

Find a new surgeon. There are a lot of people that have hernias repaired while they are in there. Mine did.

This is really informative, I would love to see the rest of the info. Thank you for sharing.

Biotin can be got a Walmart

Try Biotin it has work for me.