jenniferg

Had mine on the 7th the gas pains have subsided a bit just feel a little discomfort inside idk if its just bruising. Also did u take off the bandages yet from the incisions made?

I have now been sleeved for 25 hrs Alongside my sister. I have so much pressure and nausea. More this morning being the anesthesia was wearing off. The surgery went well for both of us. Now just have to get through this tough part. Going home tomorrow. Cannot wait to be able to drink more than a shot of Water every 20 min!

My sleeve is finally scheduled for March 13. I was supposed to have it Feb 20, so I went on my pre-surg diet, but then I came down with an upper respiratory bug everyone seems to have, so the Dr. delayed me til Feb 27. By that time, I was feeling better but had such bad congestion they further delayed me (and of course, I had to STAY ON THE PRESURG DIET since FEB 8Th), so today I weighed myself for the first time since Feb 27. I LOST 17 LBS. I am thrilled. I have also gone through the pre-surg list of things they say I need to have (or have ready) before going in the hospital and I finally feel pretty comfortable with what I have put together. I have made most of my purchases online from Walmart (which ships free to my home) and then if I couldn't get it at Walmart, I bought through Amazon. Here's some extra things I have purchased to make things easier along the way.
OPTIONAL THINGS I BOUGHT
Cuisinart Immersion Blender to liquify foods so I can freeze small amounts in ice cube trays and not buy tasteless baby food
(though any blender will do)

OXO Tot 12 Piece Baby Block Set Use to make tiny portions of frozen mashed Beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, apples, mashed potatoes, etc. They have 2 & 4 oz. containers on freezer trays, also can be put in microwave frozen to warm them up – Amazon.com
OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Mini Measuring Beaker Set – makes measuring so easy - Amazon.com
Gas-X Thin Extra Strength Strips With Cinnamon Flavor – helps w/gas
and bloating Post op in the hospital – melts on your tongue so you don't have to drag along a whole bottle of Gas-X liquid – Walmart.com
HoMedics OT-TRVL Ortho + Therapy Memory Foam Travel Pillow with Carry Case, 15" x 11" x 4.5"- hospital pillows are horrid. Use 1 for your head & 1 to hold your tummy on your post surg walks at hospital – Amazon.com
BlenderBottle Classic 28 oz.Comes w/ wire mixer ball makes mixing Unjury Protein Powder easy to mix (get a 2 pack at SamsClub)
PB2 Regular & chocolate Powdered Peanut Butter- 85% Less Fat and Calories - 6.5 Oz Each - 2 Pack – great in Protein Drinks or spread on apple or banana slices when you can eat those things, plus delicious in homemade Protein Shakes - or put some in your Premier Protein 11 oz. Protein Drink - Amazon.com
Pill Crusher -Pill Pulverizer in case you have a hard time taking pills - Walmart.com
Listerine PocketPaks Coolmint, 24ct Breath Strips to keep breathe fresh
at the hospital - Walmart.com
Kitrics Perfect Portions Digital scale with Nutrition Facts Display - counts everything you eat, gives calories based on weight, Proteins, carbs, fats, etc. Amazon.com
Jokari Healthy Steps Portion Control Diet / Weight Loss 10pc Utensil Kitchen Tool Set - for easy portion control once your food regimen normalizes down the road - Amazon.com
Mr. coffee Mug Warmer for home – keeps your soft mashed foods warm
while you are eating them in the beginning because it takes you a while to
eat them and they can easily get cold.
Large heavily feathered colorful Mardi Gras mask - The Dr. takes a photo of patient in undies on the last Dr appointment before surgery. With todays internet, one of these days that sucker could end up there by hacking or some sort of accident. At my support group, they wear interesting masks when they get their photo taken on that day. One of my friends actually wore a HUGE lifelike HORSES HEAD from a costume shop. I'm just going for the feathered look that will obscure most of my
face.
Here's my HOSPITAL DAY List of things I am taking to the hospital.

Clothes
Sleep Mask & Earplugs for hospital
Robe w/ snaps
Loose under garments
Warm socks w/ grippers (some hospitals give‘em to you)

Easy slip off/on Slippers (optional)
Loose fitting clothes to wear there & on way home
Personal Items
My Tablet
My Cell Phone
Chargers/Cords
1 book or a few magazines – nothing heavy
Glasses cleaner
2 small pillows (1 for head, 1 for tummy when you take walks)
Body pillow (optional)
Camera
Nose spray if you need it
Prescriptions
Toothbrush / Paste / Very basic simple makeup
Shampoo / Conditioner / Travel brush/comb
Blow Dryer (if you must)
Sugar free Vita C Throat Lozenges (Check with your Surgeon)
Tinted Lip Balm - Burts Bees has many colors and flavors, very soothing
Gas X Strips for post surgical gas/bloating -(Cinnamon/peppermint)
Astringent & facial cleanser
5 Facial makeup remover wipes
Heating Pad for pain relief post surgical to use with your pillow in bed
My Glasses
Immonium
Listerine mouth strips for fresh breath
Sugar Free Ricola drops as you could have a sore throat
Deodorant
Disposable Wipes I can use instead of taking a shower the 1st day or 2
Tweezers & mirror
Comfy Sports bra for post surgical comfort so boobs don't irritate any
incision areas
My own Puffs tissue
2 Light weight soft fleecy full size throws as hospital blankets are horrid.
Try to take as many travel size items as possible. Use a small rolling overnight case. Mine has a pop up telescoping handle.
Hope this helps somebody. I've been able to get alot of great information from this forum. So happy it's here.

Hi Ashley. I work in White Plains and am getting sleeved on March 7 at Stamford hospital. Dr Davis is doing the surgery. How far along are you?

I have been in my diet for 6 days i have been doing so good until last night. I had fast food. I have had about 8 saltines today. I just left the doc and I have lost 7 lbs. it's hard to stay on this diet! I am afraid i won't be able to get it done march 7th!

I just started today and I'm feeling the same way. It's hard but u have to just think of why u r doing this. It's the best thing for me. Stay strong

Thank you Crickee writing my thoughts down sounds like a good idea. This might help me.

My insurance went thru and I am approved. My surgery is march 7th for bit my sister and I. I am extremely nervous. I don't know what to expect. Idk know if I'm doing the right thing and M afraid something could go wrong. I get my pre-op on wed and start my shakes next Monday. I am extremely nervous. Help!

Omg I was finally approved from insurance so my surgery is finally in three weeks March 7th!!! OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!

Thank you that's how I thought about the band when he explained it to me. I am going to continue to do research but so far sleeve sounds better