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I took off six business days (Monday - Monday). Today is Tuesday and I am back at work. The pain is mostly gone...more pressure from the hernia repair than anything and I was sort of going nuts just sitting at home, but I have a desk job. My hardest task is walking to the conference room for a meeting.

I was sleeved on Feb 4th. I actually feel great; most of the pain is gone, mostly pressure now. No nausea. Had a post-op appointment on Friday and they were pleased. I have been given permission to do light training on my elliptical and I did 35 minutes today. The real bummer is I am tired of drinking my food and I cannot seem to put down as much Protein and liquid as the doc and nut would like. Overall, I think it gets better once we get to real food.

Thank goodness! I am 5 days post-op and I love my spicy foods. The bland life has been tolerable but I am sure I can only do another 2 weeks of it before I start rebelling.

First liquids post-op in the past 1.5 hours; water and g2 Gatorade in a teeny cup. Sort of looks like the NyQuil cup. Both went down and stayed down with no problems. Yay!

I've been sleeved! It happened yesterday and I could not be happier. There was not a hint of nervousness or fear. I KNEW I was doing the right thing. I had an amazingly supportive medical group, in fact I am still here. All of them made me feel so comfortable through it all. Going back to sleep now, I was so excited I just had to share.

Unfortunately, it's been pushed to Monday because the surgeon had an office tragedy. Assistant's father passed away on Monday. I hope they are doing ok. In the meantime, I am starving! Pre-op diet is lasting a little longer than we thought.

Great job! What an inspiration. I love seeing before & after pics. They give me inspiration.

Congrats...yep you should be walking within about 3 - 4 hours of surgery.

That is amazing. Congrats to you, great work.

Congratulations! That is great news.

Youi look fantastic! Congratulations. I pray for results as amazing.

You are an inspiration!

Best of luck to you. I go in Weds and I pray you have an uneventful procedure.

I love your soliloquy. I'm getting sleeved on Weds, Jan 30th and your message made me smile despite my fears.

I love that you are willing to be a support and if I figure out how, I will invite you to be a friend. I am nervous as all get out, but believe very strongly I am doing the right thing. I am in Marina del Rey and think eventually us so Calers should get together. I will be taking my iPad and iPhone with me and have been assured wireless is available. I look forward to being here in the aftermath!

Single in So Cal. Being sleeved on Weds, Jan 30.

This is so great to hear because Dr, Feiz is going to sleeve me on Weds., Jan 30. I appreciate hearing feedback from his patients in addition to other positive reviews I've seen online about him.

Had mine done yesterday. One moment I was babbling away, the next moment they are waking me up in recovery. Never having been put under before, I was rather afraid, but this "twilight" thing was very easy breezy. In fact, I felt fine within a few hours (no longer drowsy). I had a positive experience and imagine most people will as well.

That is so great to hear and your ticker shows some really powerful progress. I hope I will be as successful. Right now my biggest thing is getting through surgery. I have never been under, never had surgery (wisdom teeth came out under local) so I have a bit of anxiety to get past. Overall, I am thinking it will be better than my life today. Thank you for sharing.

You look fantastic and I am sure you feel even better that that! Thank you for sharing.

I have been silently lurking around this forum for quite some time. Finally late last year, I decided it is time to act. I am scheduled to be sleeved next Wednesday, January 30th. I am nervous but optimistic. I am a 40 y/o female, 5 feet 7 inches and 274 lbs at weigh-in two weeks ago. At yesterday's physical, I was 264 lbs.I am hoping this surgery gives me the tools and a kick-start of sorts to get some control back into managing my weight. I may not post often, but all of your stories have truly inspired me and I am grateful to have found this site.