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6 hours ago, DrinkMoreRadium said:

@gingermem0rial sounds like your doing pretty good. I just got discharged about 30 min ago. I have only had Water, nothing else. I was doing laps in the hallway as well but the pain is still an issue. Every time i drink hardly enough Water to even swallow, my stomach cramps. So I'm already behind on hydration.

I had dry heaves after coming home and was not meeting my hydration goal. Definitely let your medical team know. The nurse upped my nausea medication, and I am slowly getting to where I should be. I found warm liquids caused less cramping. Have you tried broth yet?

9 hours ago, nums said:

Today is the day! I’m so nervous. Keep me in your prayers. 2/14/23

Wishing you all the best! The first day was definitely the worse for me, the next day was so much better! Rooting for you!

Had my sleeve on 2/8 and it went well. Very low energy, but aside from that doing well. I did have a lot of nausea and dry heaves the first day, the nurse told me to up frequency of nausea meds and no problem since.

18 hours ago, MissMarie23 said:

Congrats everyone! I just had sleeve surgery 2/8/23. Recovering now. They found a large hiatal hernia and fixed it at the same time. Happy to chat with anyone.

My sleeve was on the 8th as well!

I've heard so much about head hunger on this site. So far, I'm just not interested in food at all. It's been hard to meet the calorie and Protein goals.

I am 5 days post-op, anyone into the pureed stage? When did you really start wanting food?

1 hour ago, SirKat said:

Update: I am hungry. My husband just asked what’s the plan for dinner and I’m like … I’m not eating, so I’m not cooking. I bought options for people to choose to eat. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Are you pre or post op? I am 5 days post op, and not hungry at all. Very low energy. Thankfully, my hubby has been cooking for the kids, or picking up food, to let me rest and recover.

Two days post-op, feeling better today. The day of surgery and the following were really rough going. Struggle to get my Water down.

The nausea medicine has been a life saver. Tomorrow I start full liquids.

Kept busy all morning. Checked in for pre-op and keeping my nerves under control. My tween gave me a stuffy and a card to remind me that I am strong and I've got this!

9 hours ago, 4everamber said:

Sleeve tomorrow! Nervous mostly! Love my doc! The doubts and worries are weighing heavily today! I know my husband is worried too, and that makes it hard. He’s not discouraging me but concerned.

Me too! Same feeling, the excitement and nerves.

Last June, I was set for surgery, admitted and had my IV. At that time my husband was not able to be there, I had a panic attack and cancelled the surgery. I've had so much regret - this time we made sure he would be able to go with me. I think it really got into my mind that this is an elective surgery, I needed to recognize it's a necessary surgery.

Can't believe just two days until my surgery!

Anyone have the surgery yet? I'm so nervous about after surgery.

On 1/29/2023 at 5:16 PM, BeautifulBee008 said:

VSG on the 8th!

Me too! 👐

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for a gastric sleeve on February 8th. Excited and nervous at the same time.

I am scheduled for February 8th. This is actually my 3rd date. The first go was cancelled because I tested positive for covid. The second, I was in the prep room with an IV, within minutes of surgery, and had a panic attack. The only reason I could think of was a very traumatic hospitalization after complications from colon cancer surgery.

Over the past 6 months, I have had so much regret at having backed out of the surgery. I have spent a lot of time self-reflecting, and just hope that I can overcome the nervousness.

Tomorrow, I will be starting my journey. I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time. ONE MORE DAY🎉🎉🎉🎉

4 hours ago, DawnaD said:

My surgery is 7th too. It's at 8:30 am. I'm just trying to breathe because I'm feeling super nervous. But we got this.

I'm scheduled for 10:30. It's normal for us to second guess the choice. I hope all goes well with your surgery 🙌

I'm in Southern California and have Kaiser. My surgery is in two days - the hospital is outpatient at this time. Just wondering if anyone can share how long you were at the hospital before being released (outpatient)?

3 hours ago, nursejanet95 said:

Amen!!!! Been on the 2 week pre-op diet one week today. Down 100lbs from last month….daddy said why can’t you just keep doing that???? Cause I’ll go up and down and up and down. 262 was my highest and I’m over it and ready for the rest of my journey ❤️

Feel the same way, just over the battle and ready for the next chapter!

1 hour ago, shady_lane said:

I'm scheduled for June 8th. 41 years old. Ht. 5'4". Wt. 215.

I'm 43 and 5'6" with CW of 212. It took years to get to the point of accepting I need this surgery. With major calorie restriction and constant exercise, I can get to about 210. I always end up rebounding to between 240-250.

I wish you good luck on your surgery!

10 hours ago, Desafio said:

You got this! Mine is on Monday 6/6 and I am more worried about the corvid test tomorrow 😕

Originally, I was scheduled for 4/20 and tested positive for covid two days before. I had to wait at least a month to be rescheduled. The positive was the realization of how disappointed I was, all the second guessing is gone this time around. I KNOW that I want this opportunity.

10 hours ago, DawnaD said:

I did my pre op blood work, got my medical body wash and instructions yesterday. My surgery is on the 7th of June Tuesday. As the days draw closer, my anxiety is starting up. My nerves are on edge.

Went for my pre-op today, surgery date is June 7th. I'm so ready for this surgery - just nervous about the recovery time.

My surgery is out-patient because of covid. Has anyone here been released the same day? How was your experience?

2 hours ago, Mariann812 said:

Thank you🤗.
I saw that Walmart has root beer float. I’m going to order it.

I’m not trying to stop the coffee urge, but coffee ice cream is my favorite flavor so I just like that flavor.

The nutritionist from my program made a great recommendation once you are able to drink coffee - use the vanilla or chocolate premier as a Creamer.

My gastric sleeve is scheduled for June 7th!

I'm ready for this chance to change and improve my health. I was originally scheduled for April, I tested positive for covid in the required screening. I felt so defeated finding out the day before surgery. The positive was that it affirmed my decision.

Just received a call that my COVID test came back positive. My surgery is cancelled for at least a month. This is an emotional rollercoaster 😭

Last night, I just kept repeating to myself all the reasons that led me to seeking the sleeve. Sad and discouraged at having to wait, to keep having the "what ifs" cycle through my head.

I've read on the forum many revise to a bypass if they have hiatal hernia and acid reflux. This wouldn't be an option for me, I had colon cancer and need to have yearly colonoscopy. Makes me feel its higher stakes with the sleeve as I won't be able to revise.