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I am almost 2 weeks out and since about 5 days out Ive been fine. I went back to work this last monday and was ok. I know everyone is different. I know before i had my surgery I thought I would be so weak and not be able to so anything for myself, but everything worked out fine. Good luck on everything!

Howdy I'm scheduled for my sleeve in 3 days -- November 19. Getting a tad bit nervous, excited, anxious, etc. First time posting here but been reading everyone's blogs for some time now. Happy to be here. :-D

I have never chatted like this before so hopefully I am doing it right. Haha.
Anyway I'm going to put my tree up next weekend I've never put it up that early but I want to make sure everythings done before my surgery in case I have complications which I won't. Day 1 of liquid diet and no coffee complete.
Very excited but scary. Hopefully I don't starve.

Can u send me an invite? Rlisalpz@aol.com

Clicked to join!

I would like an invite as well! TheBattman@gmail.com

I had this happen. I asked for another doctor in the practice. Lo and behold, they scheduled me sooner.
Whatever happens, this is just a bump in the road. The prize is long-term. I know that is crappy advice when you have been on liquids for so long. Hang in there.

I am on A liquid diet for three weeks before my surgery did everyone have to do that.

Hello-
I had a late surgery so I was in the hospital for two days. I am home walking and resting.
I would have no problem with visitors now. As for thanksgiving, I learned that we all heal differently and there were a few folks sleeved the same day and they were not moving as well as I.
It will really be a day-to-day call for you.
I know if you feel like I do, thanksgiving visitors will be welcome! That said, we are all different.
Best of luck to you!

I'm having surgery on Nov. 27. Just found out today. Now I'm in a panic to get everything done before surgery. I know this sounds kind of silly but I love to decorate for Christmas. I understand that I will be very sore when I come home so I'm thinking of doing it before I go into the hospital. Anybody else think about this or am I just making more work for myself?

Sleeved two days ago. I am home, doing very well and sipping and walking and sipping and walking...
I feel blessed as all things considered, things are going very well.
No pain except when gas rears its ugly head. I do have an abdominal binder on and that really helps with comfort.

my date is nov 15th! i'm SO excited !!

I am doing great...I just want to lick crackers! Gas gone, taking my meds..drink staying down... I am good!

I had my surgery 11/11/13 here in Arkansas and have nothing but admiration for the staff of the hospital. I have had bad issues with gas and nausea and am still working through them but am so optimistic about the next few weeks and the weight loss! I cannot wait to really start this journey back at work and in my normal routine.

Anyone wishing to join November sleevers support Facebook page just message me your email and I will invite you asap :-):-)

Invite sent.. we have one other member being sleeved that date and 8 tomorrow, along with 6 the day after you.. welcome

My surgery is Monday, too!

Mine is on Nov. 26, after waiting in line for a year!! Surgery in Jerusalem, Israel.
A new beginning for us all! Good luck!

Thank you for asking Skikyd
I had my surgery this morning at 8:30
Overall I think I'm doing ok. They nurses say I'm doing fabulous. I took them up on all med offers in the recovery room, before surgery also told the anistigiologist I was having major anxiety, gave a cocktail as he said its 5 o clock somewhere. LOL!!
So far I've walked around he hospital 11 times today after 3pm when I felt clear minded and no so dizzy. I have 14 more to complete a mike.
I've brushed my teeth, doing my lung pump exercise, and so far ok
The nursery just asked me if I needed more meds, morphine or norco whatever they give for pain. I refused it for now, only bcuz I'm waiting for my family to arrive and be alert. As soon as they leave I will have for my meds.
My drain pump is not too bad, have bee able to go to the restroom alone.
I'm afraid to turn on my side to rest but I don't know why. I think I will when meds kick in, when I get our if bed it feels like my stomach is so empty and feels weird.
As a diabetic/hypoglecmic I have a moment earlier thinking my sugar was low but all it was, was the gas in my chest do I panicked a bit, they injected antiflamatory med, I burped and felt better.
My nurse and staff are great, have my own room and resting up. I'm at the end if the hall, so it's not that noisy.
My throat us super dry but keep using my ice Water sponge to moisten my tongue and lips.
Chapstick is a lifesaver
It does hurt a bit to inhale when meds starts wearing off. The nurse said I might be in more pain tmrw bcuz I still have the anesthesia meds in me right now.
Oh the nice news this morning was, before liquid diet I was weighing 266, this morning I was 254 so I lost 12 lbs, but hadn't weighed myself til today.
I will keep y'all posted!! Thank you everyone again for the well wishes and asking.
Still can't believe I've made it this far.
Smiling with a bit of pain

Hi, My Fellow Sleevers!..."Today" is my day! 11-11-13...I will never forget this day! Veteran's Day! How Ironic! I've been dealing with this weight since I've came home from the military! I just didn't care anymore...Now, I'm about to Rock this Sleeve! I'm sooooooo happy the Pre-Op diet is over, lol...Good Luck & Best Wishes to all of my buddies being sleeved today! I'll see you on the the Sleeved Side!!!.......Ohhhhhh, I'm 5'2" and 275lbs...ready for whatever the Sleeve brings my way... ♥tammethick♥...

I am 10 days post op as of today. I have lost 13 pounds since surgery, been on a stall for 3 days. Im ok with that though, I know when my body is ready I will keep on losing. I feel pretty good, hardest part for me i would say is the pre-op diet. But all of you who are barely at that point will make it through fine and soon we all will be sleevers! Good luck to you all!!!

Just got my date today...November 26th!!!

I am up for tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. Little nervous! Prayers are welcome. Tiki

Well got my date today! Surgery will be Tuesday 11/19/13! So excited! Pretesting tomorrow : )