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We're home now, we live a few hours away from the hospital so we didn't get home until about an hour ago. I still feel pretty good, just some soreness. The hubs is much better now. Right after I posted earlier, they got him out of bed and into a chair. He hasn't needed any pain meds since.

I was in the hospital for less than 30 hours. I came out of surgery in pain but is was managed quickly. I was up walking the hallway 2 hours after surgery. slept a lot that first day. comfortable night. I actually went 6 hours without any pain meds that first night. x-ray next morning showed no leaks and got discharged before noon. glad to be home with my family.
trying to get all my liquids in. I really don't want to get dehydrated and end up in the hospital.

HELLO to all you September post-op folks. I have not seen a dedicated thread to us on here yet, so I thought I would start one. how is everyone doing? as for me I was sleeved yesterday (September 10th). I want to set this group up for all of us to check in and support each other.
Lets get some good discussions going on here. look forward to hearing from all of your success stories. Congrats to you all and welcome to the next chapter in your life!!!

8 days post op (9/3/14). Doing well. The staples came out today and I am now allowed to have pureed food--woo hoo! Returning to work next Wednesday.

Was sleeved Monday at 8am, Spent the night in the hospital due to pain and nausea could barely keep Water down. Been home since Tuesday at 2:30, Have been doing pretty well since then, No pain when I'm drinking, No heart burn..Today I got 40oz of liquid in and 60grams of protein..

Sleeved on 9/4. Had to spend two nights in hospital die to nausea and vomiting ( so bad I was vomiting blood). Swallowing test was fine so I got to come home. First few days were horrible. Not able to drink hardly anything. Finally it is getting better. Trying to sip all day long. I do notice that I do better first part of day. Check up is Wednesday 9/17 to get out staples. 31 lbs down so far.

Thanks hun

Congrats so happy for you!! Keep up the good work!

Ok this was my experience: I had surgery in TJ Mexico (best decision ever for me)! On Friday 9/5/14 I arrived to San Diego and taken to TJ Marriott then later we did a group tour which was great and met post op patients, had surgery 9/6/14 with 2 others that day, it was at a med spa hospital wow very upscale and got VIP treatment even my husband loved the service (they spoiled him)! Had surgery around 9:30am and dont really know what time I got out my husband says about 1.5 hours and woke up with blankets on me in a recoop. area didn't really feel pain or anything just needed to cough (sore throat) a few hours later was put in a private room and asked if I wanted to walk or felt ready I did about 5 -10 min then sat down on bed a bit laid and walked around off and on that night but did feel like I want to vomit but it was actually gas (burps) what helped me was ice chips when I had little moister in mouth I burped and it helped. Next morning they took me to 2 level to be were my husband slept (look like a modern NY style hotel room) that whole day I walked sat out in the center entailment/lunch room with out patients and chatted a bit or watched movies but mainly walk or sit on my room watching tv on lounge chair. Nurses changed my bandages after my shower and had some good broths and juice, really taken care of and felt comfortable. Next day early 9am got my leak test and all was great! I felt little sore I won't deny that but no pain at all I could stand. We then by my request we taken back to San Diego were we rented a car and did tourist thing went to beaches and to a great Phò shop for my broth (yumm)! Flew back next morning to Dallas and I am now 7 days post op and feeling good although I did leave work early cause my office chair is hard to move in! Last night I walked 1 mile and night before also but felt lots of gas release which helped me sleep perfect all night for the first time since op.
Dr. Alejandro Lopez and team are so worth it even if a little (not much) pricier then the others but can't compare his new Med Spa location to anyone else's! Going back to this Med Spa for Mommy makeover for certain! I'm still on liquids but maybe mid week will phase off the next stage! I'm getting about 30-40 oz of Water and 40-50 of Protein! Taking liquid vitamins (iron, Calcium, multi, B and D). So wish I had done this years ago I'm just happy I stop believing I loved my self just as I was although inside me hated when I saw weight restrictions stopping me from enjoying fun with my son and husband! :-)

You will be just fine and will do great! Just follow all instructions and be good to yourself and all will be great! :-)

Yeah I had my in TJ, Mexico I just didn't want to hear any negativity most when I even said I thought of it last year said I would look old and saggy or made some remark as most times the you don't need it just exercise lol BUT IM SO HAPPY I DID! Keeping Positive and focused on Me!

You will be just fine and will do great! Just follow all instructions and be good to yourself and all will be great! :-)

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

Yeah I had my in TJ, Mexico I just didn't want to hear any negativity most when I even said I thought of it last year said I would look old and saggy or made some remark as most times the you don't need it just exercise lol BUT IM SO HAPPY I DID! Keeping Positive and focused on Me!

@@waitingtoexhale it's been really easy! I went to work today and felt good till about 2 hours till my off time and left home early! Just trying to get used to the broth wait Water intake schedule! How are you?

Great thanks I will add myself to both! I'm so excited and ready for what's to come!

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

I have told just a few friends, my two daughters and my mom. So many others don't have a clue.

I only told 4 coworkers and my husband. Thats it for now.

Im so worried about everything going well during the procedure

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

Sleeved as of Sept. 6th and feeling great!

I've just got my surgery date.....September 4th. I'm looking for a buddy as well....wishing you all luck.