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I had my surgery in a California hospital, you may need to add body wash, shampoo etc. All I brought with me to the hospital were the clothes on my back (to wear to the hospital and back home) my toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush/comb, my Kindle (but I rarely used it since I slept a lot of the time), my phone and my IPOD (I would listen to music to help me get some sleep during the day since it can get a little loud, chapstick and my hair ties. The hospital provided the gowns, hospital socks. I had the smallest bag going in and an extra bag leaving since they gave me a lot of extra stuff like gauze (to change my drain) and a cute teddy bear that was used if I needed to cough. You'll be tired. I could barely focus on the TV (it stayed off most of the time). I didn't get a change to use my KIndle because I was SO out of it!

All I brought with me were the clothes on my back (to wear to the hospital and back home) my toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush/comb, my Kindle (but I rarely used it since I slept a lot of the time), my phone and my IPOD (I would listen to music to help me get some sleep during the day since it can get a little loud, chapstick and my hair ties. The hosptial provided the gowns, hospital socks. I had the smallest bag going in and an extra bag leaving since they gave me a lot of extra stuff like gauze (to change my drain) and a cute teddy bear that was used if I needed to cough. You'll be tired. I could barely focus on the TV (it stayed off most of the time). I got crossed eyed looking at my Kindle (to read a book or magazine) because I was so medicated and tired.

Has your doctors office confirmed that you need to do 2 weeks of the liquid diet? I know everyone's Dr./insurance is different but I only had to fast the night before, no two week diet. If your sure you have to do two weeks I would start off with two shakes a day (breakfast and lunch) and a full meal for the first week so you can work yourself up to the two week liquid diet then in won't be so much of a shock. I started off with one shake a day for the first 3 months and then I did two shakes a day and a full meal for 3 months. I lost 15 pounds doing that. I am sure you will do great. Look at the reward at the end of all this.

Hi, I just had mine Tuesday. 1. Let me just say everyone has a different pain tolerance. I was so medicated right after that I didn't feel anything until the next day. The pain I had was a searing pain on my left side. It wasn't gas, but the pain got me good meds! Dilaudit and touredal (that's not spelled right). They sent me home with percocet. That's been a life saver. I was hoping I would be one of those people that didn't have much pain, but I wasn't...and I have a high pain tolerance. 2. I was able to wear the hospital underwear/pad because I was on my period. 3. On day two I was walking to the bathroom alone. 4. I have on a binder (around my stomach) and it helps ALOT! Everyone says walk and the doctors want you to walk, but when I find that comfy position. I don't move because it's hard for me to find it again. I've gotten up several times and walked around, walked my dog, and went to get a prescription filled. I'm just taking my time. I still have my drain in until next week.

​I went through something similar except, the Dr.'s office that I went through had another person's name (similar to mine), her DOB, and her address/phone. I told them when I went to My consultation they had the wrong info. They said they would change it. Fast forward 6 months (right up to the Friday before my surgery) and they STILL had my information on half of my paperwork incorrect. I still had my surgery (on Tuesday) they told me it wasn't going to affect my surgery. Funny thing is there was another lady with my name (spelled a little differently), different DOB, and of course different address and phone. She was trying to have the surgery too. I hope after all that she got her surgery. I went through ALL my authorizations and made sure it was my info and not hers! CRAZINESS!!!

Wow, you had a lot of obstacles. I'm glad for you that they turned out in your favor! I can't wait until I can actually shop in regular sized clothes.

I love Oil of Olay's firming cream. Loreal' s firming cream is supposed to be very good also. Both are about $20.

​Hello Everyone, I am only 4 days post op, but I can say that my skin looks amazing. Not just on my face, but on my body. The nurse even complimented me on my skin that made me smile even with all the pain. Prior to surgery I didn't have horrible skin, but it wasn't clear like it is now. I truely hope this stays! I'll give up some hair loss for clear skin! Has anyone else had something happen with their body that they were happy with after surgery (besides the weight loss)?

I'm wondering if ur suffering from dumping. I am only 4 days out and haven't had that happen yet . Although I have heard it does happen.

Congratulations! That's a huge drop in four n 1/2 months! I was just sleeved on Tuesday. I enjoy reading about other sleeved patients and their recovery. Sorry I'm still at the stage two (yogurts, applesauce, Soups - only broth & creamy). I would LOVE some steamed veggies, I can't wait until I'm at that stage. How long after you were sleeved did you go back to work? And good luck with your new dating life! How exciting is that!!!!!

Hi, I'm on percocet. I don't have pain if I to keep popping meds. It's a struggle to get fluids in. I went home on day three and without pain meds it's horrible. I can't eat applesauce, but I do good with yogurt. Water is hard I've even tried Crystal light, but I'm still trying. I don't want to end up in the hospital. I walked this morning and it felt ok.

I was just sleeved on Tuesday. The hardest part for me was the pain. I wasn't one of the lucky ones that had little pain. Today is better, but still some pain. The gas SUCKS! But that's not my major pain, it's the area they operated on that's really tender. My doctor is great and the staff here are VERY nice. I didn't think of backing out because I had six months to prepare myself. I'm glad did it (for now). Good luck to you and with ur surgery.

I am 3 days post op and I am sipping on broth now, but I'm being moved over to stage 2 by lunch. The Jello here makes me sick and today is the first day I have been able to drink the broth at all. I was told I can eat Soups (including creamy soups). I'm just looking forward to eating without pain!

I had my surgery on Tuesday. I had my leak test yesterday and now I can sip water and eat jello, but it hurts like hell. I still have a lot of pain and the gas seems to want to stick around and keep me miserable. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I'm hoping I'm out of here by tomorrow.

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm looking forward to no pain lol.

I was asking the same thing. I couldn't even have imagined leaving before day 2. When the medication kicks in I feel like I'm on cloud nine! Hehe

I use Syntha-6 Protein shakes (vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake batter. I just found out today that I have to buy sugar free Protein Shakes, so I need to buy the premier (ready made) that they sell at costco. They r delicious and she said that's the best way to get my 80-100 grams of protein each day.

Yahoo that pain is ridiculous. It's right under my ribs. They tried to take away my dilaudid and gave me something else that didn't work at all and made me sick. So now I'm on Dilaudid every hours and an into inflamitory that has worked wonders. The dilaudid has only been working for 2 hours at a time. I'm not leaving until my pain is bearable.

How much pain do you have? On a scale from 1-10 I am a 3, that's because if this same gas bubble on my left side under my ribs. It SUCKS!

Hi. The same with me. Yesterday I was so tired and nauseous. Today I feel a little better but this pain under my ribs is crazy. I have to walk before I take the dilaudit because it makes me tired and dizzy.

I asked for ice chips and they said no, for the first night. Not until I have my leak test today. Oh why fun !!

Thanks for letting me know about that. I was wondering how long this would suck! Lol

​Hi everyone! Thank you for the we'll wishes! I was sleeved as of 10am today. I am on dilaudit, and taking advantages of every bit. I have been in and out today. Extremely tired and somewhat dizzy. I couldn't walk much the first time due to being dizzy. The walk itself was not painful at all. The staff here is AMAZING! I will try to keep everyone posted. I do know one thing, it's freakin HOT in my room. Thank goodness it's a private room. I am dying for Water....I have to wait until my leak test tomorrow . Off to sleep again, I can feel my eyes rolling!

I go to Costco!!! Vitamins are definitely cheaper and you get double the size. I buy my Protein shakes from Amazon.com or bodybuilding.com. both are very reasonable.

I joined a gym too! Balley! It's very affordable. Like you I am determined to make this sleeve work! I go 3x' s a week. I need to tone big time! I hate cardio, but I do 15 mins on the stair master and the rest lifting weights (30 mins), I LOVE the weights!!!