jenn227

It is so weird. I feel like I am sleeping better than I ever have before!

Hi all- Did you have to go into surgery without nail polish on or does it not matter like it did years ago? I have gel nail polish and it doesn't come off w/ polish remover ( has to be done at salon w/ filing machine).
Just wondering

Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

HI!! 30 lbs is AWESOME! What a nice time of year to be in Florida...my parents live in Melbourne now. Thanks!

Wow!! You got it going on Jenn! And happy happy birthday!! This is the best gift you can give yourself. The gift of good health. Although looking good always is a bonus too. Have a fab day tomorrow and good luck on your amazing journey! Btw I used to live in Burlington NJ in the 80's but I live in Florida now! I'm 22 days post op and down 30 lbs! Happy happy me!????????☀

Good luck to you all getting sleeved tomorrow. I was sleeved this past thursday and here's some advice from my experience:
1. If you know you get nauseous from anesthesia or pain meds then ask for a patch or something to counter act it.
2. Get up and walk as soon as you can....the first time I walked it was about 5 hours after surgery. Only walked to the nurses station but it was a start.
3. I find it much easier to get into bed on your knees, then your not pulling on any of the stitches. I still do that now.
4. Bring that extra pillow to hold over your stomach when you are moving around...it really helps
5. Remember to take tiny sips when you can...when I saw that SF popsicle, I took too big of a bite and started salivating and dry heaving some.
6. I don't know if others do or not, but don't panic if you vomit and see a lot of brown stuff. It's the dry blood from surgery. This happened to me the first night at home. You will probably see some of it with your first BM also
7. First day at home, I found it helped me to take a tiny sip, walk around the house then come back and take another sip. It definitely gave time for the liquid to move through my tiny stomach to be able to accept more.

Welcome and Happy Birthday! Lots of good things coming your way.

welcome to the site all you newbies Im post op dec 20th. I have lost a total of 58lbs.. and doing great... the journey has been an interesting one.. but I have now learned how to re-eat if thats even a word. lol.. it was weird at first to go ok.. not hungry.. I find I have to make myself get something to eat on somedays.. but its really important to get your Protein and fluids.. small bites.. chew well..and sip sip sip.. I havent had any issues at all wtih mine.. my doc and nut are fabulous..and my husband and I are going to speak at one of the docs forums for his sleeve.. how great is that.. and others are jealous of how much weight ive lost so far.. im a new me already.. so hang on and look out world.. cuz here we come.. welcome )

Welcome! Congrats to new beginnings!

Thanks for the well wishes. I will definitely let you know how it goes.

Hi Marj....good luck!!! I will definitely be using this site! Let us know how everything goes!

Jenn-
I'm a Newbie like you. I am finally getting sleeved on Thursday! This forum has helped a lot, because I was starting to get nervous. Hope all goes well with your pre-op visits! Keep in touch!
Marj

Welcome!! I am new here as well.. as of yesterday. I have found tons of helpful information. I have notice this site can get addicting hahah

Happy early birthday and good luck with your journey.