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Feb. 3 after being postponed from November due to COVID. liquid diet starts Wednesday and I keep flip-flopping between being emotional/crying to absolutely psyched and ready! (I'm a LOT of fun to live with right now, lol)

Today’s the day!!!!! *muppetflail*

Just got home from my sleeve surgery. I was in the operating room at 7:30 am yesterday. Turns out I also had a small hiatal hernia so they repaired that while they were in there. The pain in my chest from the gas when I woke up in recovery was excruciating. Most of my stay wasn't too bad but I definitely didn't move much. Getting dressed and getting in the car were quite painful. I am home now and took a pain pill so I am feeling a bit better. All the nurses at Hackensack Medical Center in NJ were amazing! I am a bit congested (I think from the anesthesia) and it really hurts to try and cough.
I'll check back in a few days and let you know how it is going.

My pain is by my incisions. It is really tight so getting up and down is painful and rolling over in my sleep was really hard. I still have the gas but it seems to be relieving itself. My kids are mortified. LOL

Congrats! Mine was done on Monday. I am feeling some pretty good pain when I try to move. The Water has been no issue at this point because I feel absolutely parched. I wish I could chug the water. Glad to have this board for support with so many having surgery around the same time.

Surgery is done!!! Feel good. Worse pain was the IV’s going in (one hand and one forearm). Surgery was at 10:30 - up and walking by 2:30. Walking every hour as much as I can. Some heaviness in my chest - air from surgery - going to keep walking. No problem sipping on the Water every hour. I’m outta here tomorrow and so excited to start my best life!!!!

I didn't have to do any pre-op diet. I got home yesterday and my headache has finally subsided. My incision definitely hurts but it may be because they found a hernia and repaired that while they were in there. Good luck with your surgery!!

Just got back from the hospital and of all the stuff I packed (which really wasn't that much) I only used these:
blistex, hand lotion, deodorant, underwear and phone charger
I wore home the same clothes I wore there. It was a hassle to get up for the bathroom dragging the IV pole and all so I never washed my face or brushed my teeth. I have now that I am home. I slept on and off for most of surgery day. Today I was up more.

Hope it all goes well for you! it will be over before you know it

My doc never gave me a goal, but the dietician did ask if I had a goal in mind. They also told me what I could “expect” to lose if I followed the program. That number lined up with where I want to be, which is still considered obese according to BMI. I’m not a huge fan of it because it doesn’t take into account muscle mass v. fat. As the saying goes, I don’t want to look skinny, I want to look like I can kick your a$$.

My doc never gave me a goal, but the dietician did ask if I had a goal in mind. They also told me what I could “expect” to lose if I followed the program. That number lined up with where I want to be, which is still considered obese according to BMI. I’m not a huge fan of it because it doesn’t take into account muscle mass v. fat. As the saying goes, I don’t want to look skinny, I want to look like I can kick your a$$.

February 2nd!

Glad things went well. I will keep you in my thoughts. I go tomorrow.

I think the gas pains are all gone now. Really, i think it might not have been gas that was causing pain, but rather my diaphram from being blown up.
I feel pretty good right now, had an oxy about an hour ago, and have started drinking my Protein 2.0 Water. I can tolerate little sips, but nothing more. May wait till tomorrow to try yogurt or pudding.
All in all, the Hernia pain seems more than the sleeve pain. Standing up or sitting down takes a lot as it is very painful. But, i'm doing it. Taking small walks downstairs or just down the hallway.
Excited to see the weight shedding. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, and have already lost 3lbs from peein. The stomach needles for the blood thinner isn't as bad as I thought they would be. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site.

I'm glad you are doing well. 24 hours from now I should be under the "knife".

Had my gastric sleeve yesterday, Friday the 29th. They did the gastric sleeve and fixed an umbillical hernia. They did the sleeve with the davinci, and the hernia he had to make an inscision because the hole in my abdomal wall was too big.
Drinking liquids is so strange, because you feel it drop to the bottom. When i came out of surgery the gas pain in my chest was horrible. Now, a day later the hernia pain feels worse than the sleeve, except when I drink sips, then the stomach feels raw.
6 inscision sites for the davinci for the sleeve, and 1 cut for the hernia. My whole body is swollen from the fluids they gave me, so I gained 10lbs while in the hospital yesterday and today. They say that will shed off quick.
So this thing is underway. 2 weeks of liquids is gonna be rough. I hope this stomach heals quickly.

That’s the spirit! You’re going to do great ❤️

How did everyone come up with their goal weight? Beside the initial appointment no one on my medical team has talked about a one, and that was just asking me where I’d like to be. My personal is 181 the weight I was when I graduated boot camp in 1994.

I wanted a normal BMI. For my height, that meant weighing 132 or under. So I rounded down and set a goal of 130.

Feb. 15th

I am supposed to be under the knife in 12 hours and we are having a huge snowstorm. I am scared they are going to call and cancel on me.

Five days into the liquid diet and the mind games are insane. My poor family.
Tomorrow (Monday) I'm meeting with anesthesia, getting blood drawn (again), and doing the big meeting with the team and finally meeting my surgeon in person. OF COURSE we're supposed to get our most significant snowstorm of the year tomorrow, too. Fingers crossed that the roads are decent.
Nine days until surgery. NINE. MORE. DAYS.

Oh no. Crossing fingers all will happen as scheduled for you. We’re due for snow Wednesday/Thursday too and my surgery is Thursday.

Just got my date, next Friday the 12th! I’m starting my pre op diet today, as they only just gave me the date, I’m so happy to have a short lead up though!

It is normal to be scared. It is a permanent procedure, but that is what I needed. I had the sleeve done in August 2020. No complications and glad I did it. The procedure is a tool, but you have to work on putting healthy food in your body. If you follow the food guidelines, you will not fail. We all make mistakes. Don't beat yourself up when it happens. Just reset and start again. Your health is a life time commitment. Good luck with your weight loss journey.