Carcare

21 hours ago, fonegirl66 said:

I am going for vsg with dr Corvala on 2/21/20 and im starting to freak out. I put my deposit down my flight is booked but i have not made my hotel reservations yet. Im going alone which is why i think im more nervous than usual. Im actually gonna stay a few extra days in Hotel Lucerne so im going from the 20th to the 26th from Florida. If anyone can ease my fears let me know if they are going at the same time id love to hear anything about anyone's past experience as well. The good the bad and the ugly.

While the experience can seem scary at the time with the language barrier, the over all experience was amazing. The staff was very prompt to make sure that you are not exceeding the time for meds. After being in the hospital for the couple of days, I was extremely anxious to get home and had wished that we hadn't stayed an extra night just in case (although I was glad I did). If you have the option to upgrade to first class coming home, I would recommend it as it was great to have the extra room as you will likely be uncomfortable. Make sure to get extra bandages from the hospital for your hotel stay (something I failed to do and I was stuck using a wash cloth as a bandage coming home) and I had used an antiseptic wash whenever I showered.

I'm almost two years out 3/22/17, surgery weight 183, current I range between 126-131. Wish I would have done it sooner.

HW 196

SW 183

CW 157

GW 135-140

Sleeved 3/22/18

This has been the best decision I have made for myself. After years and years of dieting, exercise and watching everything that I put into my mouth, I was never able to lose weight and I was continuing to gain. My family has always struggled with their weight and I was tired of fighting and not getting any sort of win from the battle.

12 hours ago, marks12387 said:

I was Sleeved on 27th march

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How are you feeling so far?

1 hour ago, Edc1279 said:

Sleeved 3/19 down from 264 to 230 as of 4/9.. on puree stage. Doing great!

Congratulations! That's fantastic! Keep up the good work!

Sleeved March 22nd, 18 days post op now and down 19lbs. How's everyone doing?

Just now, Qutensexy2 said:

Had the sleeve done... made out out of recovery... if out wasn't for the gas pains I'd feel fine...

qutensexy2

Congratulations! Make sure you are walking plenty.... that’ll help a lot with the gas.

1 hour ago, Apple203 said:

I haven't noticed an appreciable change during the day.

Isn't it amazing how good you feel when you first wake up??

It is definitely amazing!

I am 6 days post op and feel great for the most part.... I find that in the morning when I get up I don't have any swelling or bloated feeling, but within a couple of hours, I am so bloated. Anyone else experiencing this?

4 minutes ago, Tracinafisher said:

How are you doing? Just wondering how recovery is going...

I am doing great, came back to work today.

I was released from the hospital on Saturday afternoon and traveled into CA that afternoon so that we could catch our flight home the next morning. I have been off pain meds as of Sunday morning. I feel pretty fortunate that I feel great for the most part. The only pain that I have right now is with one incision that is a little tender. I will wake up in the morning without being bloated or swollen and by the end of the day I look like I've been filled with the Co2 again, not quite sure why.

So far, I have note felt hungry and have been trying to get at least 65g of Protein and 64oz of fluids every day. I am doing better with that. As of this morning, I am down 9lbs from the day of my surgery.

Looking back at everything, the only struggles that I really had while I was at the hospital was the language barrier... mostly while being down in pre-op and being slightly emotional (I thought that I had prepared myself enough).... I had a little rocky of a time getting into my room as the hospital had a busy night the night before and had limited rooms open. I was uncomfortable with where I was put, but the reassured me that by the time I was out of the OR , I would be moved to a much nicer room. The new room was fantastic.

Surgery went well and without complications. I did the swallow test this morning and there wasn’t any leakage.

Dr. Corvala and his staff were fantastic to work with. I was feeling pretty good right up until the time that our ride came to pick us up. We decided to stay an extra day to help eliminate any issues with going back over the boarder, the roads aren’t the best and needless to say after the 2 hour drive I was looking like I had been pumped up with air again.

15 hours ago, Shariberry said:

Good luck!! Please check back in and let us know how it went. I was sleeved by Dr. Corvala exactly 7 months before you. It has been an adjustment, but I am so happy i did it. Can't wait for you check in after surgery.

Surgery went well. I’ve been out for approximately 8 hours and I have been able to get out of bed and walk a little bit. I am starting to feel the abdominal pain along with the gas pressure from them blowing me up.

I had my Dr. at home provide me with anti nausea Patches that I’ve used during a different surgery that had help tremendously before. I am glad that I have them now, as I feel great for the most.

Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to have something more than ice chips.

11 hours ago, Tracinafisher said:

Fiancé and I are both scheduled for sleeve on 4/11 with Lopez Corvala! Wishing you the beat of luck tomorrow! Let us know how you make out please! Any tips or advice would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks you, best of luck to you both. I should be picked up in the next 30 minutes to be shuttled from the hotel. I am surprisingly not nervous.... yet. I’ll keep you posted.

I am going in on the 22nd as well.

Good luck to you on your surgery and recovery!

9 hours ago, Di0705 said:

I have surgery on a Wednesday! Nerves are settling in! I’ve been preparing meals this weekend for my family so they will be set up for a few days while I’m healing/recovering.

I’m Thursday and tonight preparing the freezing of homemade Bone Broth and freezing it, it set in ....holy Shoot, it’s happening! I am am doing this self pay out of the states and BAM... it hit like nobody’s business tonight.

Good luck to everyone going in this week!

@js Where are you having your procedure?

47 minutes ago, js said:

I'm getting the sleeve on the same day as you! Good luck! I'm very excited! Are you doing the liquid diet? I'm having a terrible time with this. It's very hard when you're hungry to only drink!

Luckily I do not have to do the liquid diet. I am sure that it would be a struggle for sure!

6 minutes ago, js said:

I'm getting my surgery on the 22 of March. I'm so excited after having to fight with my insurance company for 3 weeks & I thought it wasn't going to happen. I'm actually getting the sleeve after having the band for a few years & it was removed this past summer. The band didn't work at all for me. I'm nervous about the sleeve working, but I'm very excited to finally get it done. I'm struggling with the liquid diet. I'm hungry & I can't keep drinking these shakes! There's got to be something else I can have! Good luck with your surgery!

Best of luck to you! I'm hoping you have a speedy recovery!

On ‎3‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 1:25 AM, Apple203 said:

6 days and counting until surgery.... It has been great being able to read everyone's post and hearing how things have been going for those that have recently had surgery. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. My anxiety sometimes gets to rule my nerves right now

Thank you to everyone who has been able to take the time with updating how things are going, it definitely helps those who have surgery dates coming up.

I am getting sleeved by Dr. Corvala next Thursday, 3/22/18. I am excited but nervous all at the same time. I have spent a lot of time researching and reading reviews, so far I like what I have seen about him and his staff. I have a friend that had used him a couple years and my PCP's daughter went to him last summer..... Nothing but great things to say about him. I would love to hear more feedback from others that may have gone to him.

6 days and counting......

Getting really excited and nervous all at the same time.... Surgery date is March 22nd.