DaisyAmy

I was in one night. All I really used were my brush and toothbrush, phone charger, slippers and pj shorts. I was happy to have the shorts to cover my booty - but would have been sweating in pj pants. Plus they put those leg wraps on you for circulation, so pants would have been in the way. Wore home what I came in.

This has been my mantra on this journey...

I got my stuff yesterday. Hope yours comes soon!

It's tough. My kid is 13, so I told him the truth. It helped that I have a friend that went through it about a year ago. It's such a personal decision but be prepared to answer a lot of questions about what you do or don't eat!

It hurt pretty good whenever I got up on days 2-3. I walked like a hunchback around the house! After that, it was much better, though. I only took 2 doses of pain meds the day I got home and one the next morning. You'll feel good soon!!

I ordered on the 30th and tracking has it being delivered tomorrow. It looks like it was shipped from my same state, so maybe that's why it's quicker. I did get email confirmation in the delivery/tracking, etc.

It is difficult! Does your nut allow other calorie free drinks? I find that I'm able to get Vitamin Water Zero or Propel down a little quicker than water.

I agree with that. We do need to be used to saying "no, thanks". We still have some things (kids, after all), but a change to a healthier diet overall in our household is in the works!

Aw, husbands rock! Mine has been great. Some things I've found to be really helpful/supportive are: -"I'm proud of you" -"what can I do for you?" - taking on family meal plans/making sure he and the kid are fed - especially during preop when I was starving and not up to cooking for them and post op liquid/purée times. - stepping up by taking days off to handle things I normally do. My sick days have been used up with surgery and appointments. He has been handling pediatrician appts, cable guy, etc -complimenting, but not to the cloying/overboard level, which would make me feel like he didn't love me as much before. Just the right level ???? - being willing to overhaul the eating of our household - getting the crap out of the house! You'll be amazing, I'm sure. Best of luck to your wife!!

For Syntrax, you can call them directly and order a sampler pack. One per household. They're great! 1-866-333-7403 x800 Ask for the nectar variety sampler. Should be $15+$1.99 S/h = $16.99 total

Here's to a healthier you!!! ????

So sorry you got delayed by that, but so happy it was found in time to do any more damage. I was delayed by cancer, too (uterine). Once I had my surgery and it was all removed, I got the all clear rom my oncologist and scheduled for December. That was about 5 months later than expected, but I chose the 2nd date to be attached to a school break. Worked great and now I'm on the losers' bench!! Best of luck to you!!

I was very happy to have pj shorts. I know you can wear another hospital gown backwards to go walking, but I was much more comfortable actually having the shorts on. Pants would have been too hot, especially with the things they put on your legs for circulation. Other people recommend a small pillow to cushion your belly against the car seat on the ride home, but I didn't need it.

It varies widely. I was sent home on full liquids for 2 weeks. You will appreciate the homemade stuff!!

I've been overhauling my closet this weekend and it's been amazing!! I'm only 3 weeks out, but with my pre op weight loss, I'm down about 70 altogether! So far, I've got 3 bags for a lovely lady who could use a hand up and 3 bags to donate. And still more to go through!! I have lots to get me through the next few sizes down, except pants, so... leggings it is!

Wow, you look fantastic! Way to go!

Is it a secret FB group? I'm interested, but not in plastering my business all over FB world I was sleeved on the 14th.

My plan is for regular foods at 6 weeks. I'm on puree now. I'm hoping at my appt Monday, they might tell me I can start mushy earlier - they let me start puree 1/2 a week earlier. Might be worth a phone call to your dr?

Similar to what everyone else said - I had to do a gazillion questions, both on paper and computer, then she put them through the magic formulas and declared me good to go!

That's fantastic!!! I've never gone sleeveless - someday, though!!!!!!

My insurance has the same requirement - and then I had to put off WLS to deal with a little cancer issue, so I ended up on the 11 month plan. But, in the end, I feel like I learned a lot, dropped about 60 pounds pre op and was really prepared for this lifestyle change. The time will fly by, and you'll be better for it!

Tuna, egg salad, cottage cheese - anything NOT sweet!!!

It's probably normal. Did you have a hiatal hernia repair? Just had my two week follow up and the surgeon said that the sternum pain is normal. It resolved for me by the first week unless I take too large of bites

Mine was before sleeve, too. About 4 1/2 months. It delayed my WLS. It is tough. Much tougher than WLS. There is a forum called HysterSisters that I recommend checking out for any questions you may have. Xx

At my 1 week follow up, they gave me a B1 shot (B12, too), before my blood work was even done to test levels. I think it's pretty important!