SmilinNC

Hello All,
I am nice (relatively), polite (often), house trained (definitely), sarcastic (a lot, but only in a third party observation kind of way and to people who deserve it) lady who is due to be eviscerated on the 2nd September.
I would like to meet.. No, hold on, that sounds like an introduction on a dating website.
I would very much like to make new friends who are embarking or have already embarked on this (and I hate to use the term, cause it sounds so 'Oprah'/'Dr. Phil') 'journey'. <gags just a little bit>
I'm a fairly cheerful sort, who normally has something to say for herself; hopefully pushing the boundaries of the routine discursive analytic. I also like to be incredibly childish in a grown-up sort of way and can often be observed taking things to their lowest common denominator...
I would very much welcome banter, chit chat, discussion and observations from people who kindly have the time and inclination.
If you can spell (the odd mistake is permissible - and yes, I'm joking. Sort of. ), don't have a grossly disillusioned sense of superiority (yeah, I've seen you guys out there and frankly, I cannot be arsed with it) and fancy some light-hearted banter with someone from across the pond about all things sleeve and more importantly (for balance) non sleeve, please do contact me!
I promise I'll be a good online friend and promise I have no desire to become a site megalomaniac. Living in the real world, an' all...
In anticipation of hopefully making some new buddies who I can annoy and pester for the contents of their minds on a weekly (probably daily) basis,
Revs x

Yes I was sleeved on aug 1 and it was not bad at all!! I didn't have to use the pain meds once and still haven't!! It's just the gas pain that are the worst. Walking does help A LOT!! Also I've out hit compress on my right shoulder which is where I feel it constant!!
HOPE AND PRAY EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING GREAT!!

My doctor said I will be inpatient 24-48 hours post. I have read in the past on here that some do have it done as "outpatient" and go home same day.

Some people are so rude, they think surgery is the easy way. What are they thinking? I do not know anyone who wants to be fat or unhealthy......So for all the haters....Keep them at a distance. They are negative energy that none of us on this journey needs. August 27th is my date and all I want is positive people around me. May we all do well and suceed! :wub:

What is worse....saggy boobs or morbid obesity? I will take my saggy slinkies any day of the week! Yes, it's a bummer that I need a size "long" in bra now but with a bra and clothes on, if I say so myself, I look pretty cute and I feel great!
So don't let a down side stop you from what could be a huge upgrade in your quality of health and quality of living!

wow, I may need to give LB another try. In the past when I've bought their bras (several years ago) I did not think that they were supportive enough. It sounds like they've improved them quite a bit.

You don't always have to spend extra money to be fitted... We have an AWESOME sales girl at the Nordstroms in the mall by me and they will fit you for a bra for no charge at all... Check places like Victoria Secret, Macys, Nordsroms... Any more upscale dept store or lingerie store should fit you for free!

So had surgery yesterday and have to say, so far I have had no discomfort at all. I suspect once they stop the pain meds it will b a different story, but I'm grateful that these first 24 hours have been 10 times easier than I thought they would be.
Here's hoping you guys have this same experience.

Dr. Overby. UNC-CH

If you are not on the liquid diet, you ARE very lucky! Please have something really tasty for me this week Can you believe we are only 11 days away?

Not only that, my surgery is the day before yours!

I can totally relate. I am a Peds RN as well

I'm an RN on a busy pediatric unit and I'm taking 7 weeks off. Partly for the lifting restriction (you'd be amazed how many kids launch themselves at you and just assume you'll catch them lol) and partly so I can have an eating/drinking routine in place before going back. I suspect I will be sneaking dixie cups of Water between patients to ensure I'm drinking enough.

My doc told me no pre-op diet except a light dinner the night before & nothing after midnight the day of surgery. Feels odd to me since everyone else is having to do "something" for their MD. Guess I am very lucky

My husband and I had a nice date night tonight at Red Lobster. PostOp eating out is quite different than before. For example, The waitress thought it was VERY strange I refused to order a drink (I didn't want it near me to tempt me). Lol. I also found transferring my food to a smaller plate made eating out less overwhelming.
I ordered grilled shrimp and coconut shrimp (my husband wanted coconut shrimp) with a side of veggies. Pre-sleeve I would have shared and appetizer, eaten a couple biscuits, ate nearly everything on my plate, and possibly dessert.
The plate above is what I ordered and what the pre-sleeved me would've eaten. The plate below is what I ate (minus a couple bites of the veggies).

haaaaaaaayyyyy yall count me in 8/14 whoop whoop!!!

Happy to see all my 8/14 sleeve sisters here! Where will you all be sleeved?

I'm 8/14 too, starting my liquid diet tomorrow and today I just want to go crazy with food but I can't because I get scared thinking of everything I want to eat lol.

Cingrats i know the feeling im 8/14 after 3 looooong years congrats& skinny wishes!

All right people, this is it. My husband and I go in today. I slept surprisingly well last night and feel ready to face this. More worried about my husband being okay than about me, but that's for no good reason except that I love him dearly
I'm going into this feeling very good, except for a niggling doubt that this too, may not work for me. I've tried everything. I haven't even lost anything for the last 8-10 days on a liquid diet of 800 calories, so part of me thinks, I will be that freak of nature for whom this wont work. Again, probably illogical but that's my fear.
So asking my fellow sleeves for your thoughts and prayers for us, for a successful surgery, and a positive outcome afterwards.
Also want to thank everyone who has posted and educated me. I have learned so much from all of you, and feel grateful for all of you who have shared openly so that the rest of us can go into this journey better prepared than we would have been without you.

No Offense Intended!!
Hello Ladies... I only 3 weeks out and curious to get other "Pear-Shaped" Sleever advice.
FYI: I am very Peary Lol... Big butt & wide thighs... in the past when I've dieted I tend to lose weight in my face and bust Which sucks because I don't have a big face and my chest is only a small C/D if I'm lucky. For being a thick lady... I don't have too much on top!
Pears.... With the sleeve - Will my thighs & butt finally melt off???
I don't want to lose my pear-shape all together...
I just want to be a...
Petiter - Puerto Rican - Pear
Also... Will I lose my boobs?

My doc didn't put me on a liquid diet at all. Depends on the individual and doc.

Recommendations for my August Sleever Family:
Get pillows - it makes it easier to get you into a comfortable position
Heating pad or rice bag - even if your shoulder doesn't hurt you are still on your back quite a bit. The heat from the pad helps to relieve some of muscle stress
Get Mio Sports - it has electrolytes and B Vitamins - something a little more than Water and clear Soup and the electrolytes help with Fluid absorption
Walk - I know it will hurt but walk when you can, go slow' keep shoulders back, and eyes up (your feet have not changed so no Need to stare at them.
Use your leg muscles and not your stomach muscles when getting up and down off seats - less pain (plus your first mini workout )
Get Chloraseptic spray - it helps to get those important fluids down
Lastly ask for and accept help. With your care givers help it helps take off the strain at times where your stomach muscles might engage.

Done and back at hotel with lovely pain meds. Went well - doc even give pictures ! Back hurts but not sure if that is from lying on bed or procedure! The one incisission that the excess tummy came out of hurts plus I have a drain A(in for a week). Otherwise it went amazing!

Hello everyone I'm new to this site and this is my first post. I'm scheduled for August 28th and i just had my pre-op class. I'm going through all emotions as well, happy, excited, very nervous, scared. Working on a mantra to keep me calm.