Light&Fluffy

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I was very anxious up until today. My anxiety was so bad, that I tried to sabotage tomorrow. I am drinking my clear Protein and it tastes good. This all feels right. I am no longer scared. Thank you all for your posts. I will come back and discuss my surgery day at another time. God bless you all and keep being LOSERS!
HW: 340
SW: 310
CW: 294
GW: 180

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I was very anxious up until today. My anxiety was so bad, that I tried to sabotage tomorrow. I am drinking my clear Protein and it tastes good. This all feels right. I am no longer scared. Thank you all for your posts. I will come back and discuss my surgery day at another time. God bless you all and keep being LOSERS!
HW: 340
SW: 310
CW: 294
GW: 180

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I was very anxious up until today. My anxiety was so bad, that I tried to sabotage tomorrow. I am drinking my clear Protein and it tastes good. This all feels right. I am no longer scared. Thank you all for your posts. I will come back and discuss my surgery day at another time. God bless you all and keep being LOSERS!
HW: 340
SW: 310
CW: 294
GW: 180

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I was very anxious up until today. My anxiety was so bad, that I tried to sabotage tomorrow. I am drinking my clear Protein and it tastes good. This all feels right. I am no longer scared. Thank you all for your posts. I will come back and discuss my surgery day at another time. God bless you all and keep being LOSERS!
HW: 340
SW: 310
CW: 294
GW: 180

I know they say afterward people are tired bc of the lack of calorie intake. Anyone tired during the pre-op liquid diet? I’m exhausted but I also feel like I may be getting sick. Surgery is scheduled for Monday please cross your fingers for me!

Sleeved yesterday. Was able to walk a few hours later. Discomfort was more than the pain. Pain felt like I did a ton of sit-ups. Finally had Water this morning and just finished my 6 oz. one oz every 30 min. Finally passed gas while having my walk. Sounded like a duckling following me that I laughed. To the recent sleevers hang in there. This is what we needed.

I am appreciative of everyone sharing their recent post surgery experiences. I feel more prepared for tomorrow. Thanks for the candid details.
I am suffering from allergies right now due to the 9.9 pollen levels here in Florida and feel pretty crappy. With the wild temperature swings I am scared I will end up sick and they will make me delay. And yes, I feel like I am having a pity party

I had my surgery 3/5/18... I feel pretty good other than some gas pains.!

I'll provide a somewhat detailed summary of how it went:

Sunday 9am: At this point I already spent the night at the hospital, they have taken two samples of my blood, gave me a Vitamin B12 injection on my butt (Which surprisingly is one of the most painful things in this whole ordeal), and taken a couple of injections to help blood flow.
I was taken down to the OT where they had me lay down on the operation table itself. They began preparing things around me (putting things under my legs and holding my hands down.. thinking about it now it felt like I was being splayed and tied on a table with a mad doctor on my head with a mask going BREATH! DEEP BREATH! BREATH!.. next thing I know that Breath yelling became WAKEY WAKEY!!!!...

Sunday 11:30am: The Nausea is unreal. That is and will be the worst thing to experience throughout the initial recovery. I was sent back to my room where I was set up with a morphine me button. Most of that day I was in an out of sleep and morphine (I only pressed the button 10 times to avoid over morphine usage)...
The discomfort was real, the back and shoulder pain was tremendous from the bed. I kept doing a breathing exercise using this device to measure how much air is filling the lungs. It really helped reduce a lot of the discomfort. You feel like you want to burp/throw up but nothing happens. Its just there and its super frustrating.
Sunday 4:00pm: I got out of bed and began walking around. this really helped finally setting some of the gasses from my stomach.
Sunday 9pm: Finally I farted.. Sounds odd to mention it here but it was a bless letting out the gas collected in my stomach from them pumping so much air into it. At this point the Nausea slowly began to reduce and the stomach feels like a bubbling monstrosity slowly calming down. Back pain from laying down too much and the bed being uncomfortable was worse than the stomach issues.
Monday 7am: At this point I felt a looot better in terms of the Nausea but stomach discomfort was still there. Overall much better than Sunday's feeling. Back still aching even though I have been walking every 2 hours for 15 minutes.
Monday 10:30 am: Gastro Graphine Xray time. I went downstairs, had to drink a yellowish liquid (unlike the chalky white one pre-op). They requested a little bit of a big gulp.. Nope couldn't handle it, threw up immediatly and wow that came out of my stomach? Erm... is this okay? yes.. all that dried blood and stuff is fine, its your body cleaning itself.
Monday 9pm: Finally began going to the bathroom regularly. This might be TMI but its something people should keep in mind as a marker when doing it. I finally managed to go to the bathroom and poop.. I won't describe how it looked but I can tell you that the release of gas and fluids was such a relief.
At this point I have thrown up total of 3 times, Once in the gastro Graphine, and twice outside. All three due to taking a little bit of a bigger gulp. I kinda did the 3rd one on purpose to test my limitation of what I can handle..
Tuesday 7am: Nausea is about 70% gone from OP day. Stomach discomfort and bubbling still there but not so bad. There are some sharp pains from the wound area but that is when I touch them or move in a way that causes them to get agitated. Doctor passed by and cleared me to leave.
Tuesday 12:30pm: Left the hospital.
Tuesday 9:30 pm: at this point I felt very weak, very tired as I didn't have any good sleep since the night before the operation. My body has gone through much. I have some mild discomfort in the stomach that comes and goes with the bubbling effect.
Wed 8:00 am: What a load of difference today feels than the previous days. Nasea is about 98% gone. Its a little there but nothing you can't ignore. Stomach bubbling calmed down a lot. It really feels like there is a worm breakdancing in there when it happens. My Fluid intake since that moment until now has been regular with no issues or any pain.

Right now its just slow recovery time. Most of the pain/issues are gone. Now its slowly understanding your stomach and the new diet.

Lol... I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with myself because I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. My surgery is on Friday. #soooeffinreal

Me, too! Wishing you the very best! I know all will be great for all of us!

My day is tomorrow the 7th. Good luck to the rest.

Me, too!!! Catch you on the lighter side!!

HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 277
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

Heading to the OR!!! Surgery day is finally here!!!!! [emoji16]

Hunger for me didn't get easier. I just kept drinking shakes and Water and eating yougurt. I'm here now, checked into hospital waiting to go to my room. My anxiety is sky high. I keep asking if this is the right decision. But I know it is. For my life. I need this to have a LIFE.

HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 277
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

Thank you so much!! I'm getting super nervous. I'm about to shower and pack and get my BEFORE pictures and then head out!!

HW 303
SW 278
CW 278
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

Hi everyone this App was recommended by a friend who went through the process. I am March 20 and have had butterflies in my stomach Sind the ending of February, reading each persons journey has helped me. Thanks guys

Yes full liquids. They said they will try stage 3 tonight. Protein Shakes. I did just eat about 1/4 of chicken broth. So far belly has handled it ok. Nervous eating because not sure when to stop. Didn’t want to freak my belly out. Walking is going great. I’ve made 16 trips down the halls today.

Just saw the doctor. She has moved me to stage 2. Said everything looks great. Blood count is a Little low so they will watch that. Definitely staying one more night. But that’s ok. Did 4 laps in the halls this morning.
Pain has its moments. Only had Tylenol at midnight then didn’t ask for anything until 6:30 this morning. Gave me double hit. So that part is getting better as well.

Don't forget to take your pre-op pictures and your measurements. People forget!

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And may God watch,over you and hold you safe,in his sheltering arms. May this day be the start of an healthier fitter life for you.

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Up and getting ready to head to the hospital. Scheduled for 7:30 am surgery. Definitely nervous now. Wish me luck please. Here we goooooooo

I am from the Chicagoland area here and March 16th is the big day. Just started my pre-op liquid diet today. This is getting real!!!!

Had mine on Monday 2/26/ post day 4. Pain is mild to mod. Only need one Percocet a day so far. Getting the 40/60gr Protein is hard... taking sips all through today and trying to fit in Water. But getting through. Walking is a must to help with the gas

I have been on my liver shrinking diet of 4 Protein Shakes and on lean cuisine type meal for 8 days, and have lost 10 lbs...but I am hungry! I had my final pre-op appointment today for surgery on the 9th. I'm nervous and excited, too. And so grateful to come here and see I'm not alone.