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Hey guys. I was sleeved March 27th and released March 29th. Feeling a little better today (4 days post op), but boy were those original gas pains a nightmare. Also one of the hardest parts was right after surgery how dry my mouth was and we couldnt sip Water until our contrast study the next morning. I got to wet my lips with a little sponge, which was really nice. I was really nervous for contrast study the next day, but the radiologist was really sweet and the barium wasn't too bad. I was burping all day March 28th and 29th, but didn't pass rel gas until March 30th. (I mostly pass gas while sleeping at night.) I am trying to get my fluids in as best as I can. Today I got 30 ml of whey Protein mixed with Water in. I also hate the ompizalole beads in apple sauce yuck. Trying to walk alot too. About to have some broth too. I notice when I swallow the water and broth my body feels tigh and uncomfy for a few seconds and then releases and I feel ok. I asked the nurse and she said it was from swollen esophagus anf stomach, but it will get better. I am trying to walk as well and tonight as per doctor I took my dressing off my incisions leaving steri-strips. One steri-strip came off, but seems ok. A little raw so I put a big bandage over it for now. I hope all your fellow sleevers are doing well. Hopefully I will keep feeling better each day. ♡

just sip sip sip.... you will eventually find it gets more and more comfortable!

How long until it's easier to drink? Mine was on the 28th and it's really hard to drink enough.

Once the Facebook group opened, I haven't been back to check on here. I'm glad to see everyone is doing well. Keep up the good work.

March 28th [emoji4]

My surgery is tomorrow at 10am. I am soo excited, I cannot wait. I am restless, yet nervous. My new life starts tomorrow. I cannot believe how fast it has come!!!

Woohooo started mine today too! Good luck

I'm waiting on a surgery date, but I think I will have to tell people who ask that I did it to get healthier, and in my case, to save my kidneys because of my diabetes. I'm just praying that once the surgery is done, my diabetes will go into remission. I'm at the point now where food just isn't appealing to me much anymore, but I still can't lose weight, even cutting carbs. I can totally give up sugar, never been a huge candy/cookie/cake eater. I have no problem telling anyone about the surgery because it's my business, they haven't lived my life, nor have they struggled with serious health issues due to being obese. If they have some snarky comment about it, that's their problem, not mine. Just my take on things.

Like @blizair09 I would take this journey all over again. I am in the pre-op liquid stage on Day 6. This has been the hardest and yet most rewarding struggle. This is a tool, it is not the magic pill and it can only be used properly when you put your all into it.
I sought out the surgery, it was not offered to me. I did that because I had spent two years actively trying to lose weight and I was not succeeding. I have broken bones, spent thousands of dollars and this is my last hope. I think the more you read about it and look into it, the better you will feel.
I would not suggest getting the surgery if you are not ready to, have not actively tried losing weight and do not understand the tool and yourself.
As of now, I do not regret my decision. However, I will check in after the surgery lol. You never know with these things.

March 28th [emoji4]

I am on my last day surgery in the morning. So glad it at 8am

So I just thought I'd share a before and after pic. I still have about 40 pounds to lose but I'm happy with my progress. Ignore my facial expressions.

Good luck to you as well. I was a little agitated by the end of the day.

Woohooo started mine today too! Good luck

Started my Pre-Op diet today!!!!! Cheers to the freakin drinkin. Protein Shakes Yeah yeah yeah.!!!

Just giving a quick little update to those who have been following my journey...
My preop liquid diet started: February 8th of this year. During that time I lost a total of 15.4 pounds total.
Surgery day was: march 1st of this year and within this last week I have lost a total of: 12.1 pounds!!!
Omg! so in a month there has been 28 pounds that are gone F O R E V E R.
Yes there has been pain, and lots of tears, and flat out uncomfortableness. But this makes it so worth it. 28 pounds down and my clothes (those I can wear with has been dresses, leggings, and tanks/tees) already fit different!! Not to mention the amount of times my family tells me, "your face already looks so much smaller!!"
Will forever thank GOD for gifting me with this opportunity.
It's hard, but doable. Just have to keep my eye on the prize!

My 3 day preop diet starts Friday the 17th.. This is my last "free" weekend

I'm now on purees and loving it.

My surgery is march 15th only a few days away [emoji51]

SW: 244
CW: 150
GW: 140
I still sometimes think someone's playing a joke on me - after 10 years of feeling awful, my body finally feels really healthy and I'm loving what I see in the mirror.
Best thing I've ever done!

I just got my date today!!! So excited I will be going in on March 22nd! Congratulations to everyone!

How are you feeling today? I hope you are resting well and managing to get some sleep!

Mine too

Loser's Bench Newbie! I'm 1.5 days out from my vsg and plan to go home today. Since I've never had any surgery and my only hospitalizations were to pop out four kids (without any pain meds), I really didn't know what to expect. My plan has been to take advantage of all offered pain meds, walk every time I'm asked and use the incentive spirometer at bedside 10 times per hour. I'm approaching it like a job. My encouragement goes out to those waiting on a March sleeve date!

Hi, I am also 43 and having my operation on March 28! I can't wait to get it done and I'm just trying to stay really positive and deal with any issues as they arise.