Feb 17th the start of a new me!!!! I am so excited and a little scared. I am so glad I found this website and was able to learn from everone elses experiences. Thank you all!! I am in Michigan and having my surgery at St John Oakland. I work there so hopefully it will go good. Hope to talk to you all soon.

Marie

Hi Marie and welcome ! ! ! Congrats on getting your date, and we'll all be here cheering you on.

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and uneventful recovery.

How exciting for you. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago & I know what you mean about being a little scared and excited all at the same time. Keep us updated on your progress. Don't forget to take it slow the first few days - sip, walk, and rest!

Yay Marie! Welcome to VST. This is the best place around for support and friendship.

We're gonna be Sleeve Sisters! I'm sending good energy your way!

Marie,

I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you go into surgery. I will be joining you in just a few short weeks, so please post how your doing when your up to it.

Tonya

WOO HOO!!!

Congratulations!!

Let us know how you are as soon as you can!!

Big Big Hug!!!:laugh0:

Prayers for your safety in healing and recovery. God be with you throughout Marie.

Marie74, how are you doing? Please come and let us know you how are. You know we all send good thoughts your way!

Had my surgery on FAT TUESDAY!! Hospital stay 3 days NOT FUN AT ALL!! Just began taking in fluids yesterday and feeling human about noon today. I know from reading all of your blogs that this too shall pass!! Too many meds yuck, no room for food - esophageal spasms a really nasty thing! Getting stronger KNOW it will all be worth it! Thanks to those of you who wished me luck and prayed for me!

Hey Marie,

How did everything go? Good I hope! I'm in Michigan too, and I'm having my sleeve on March 30th at the main St. John hospital in Detroit. Who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr. Meguid. I look forward to hearing how you are doing!

Andrea

Had my surgery on FAT TUESDAY!! Hospital stay 3 days NOT FUN AT ALL!! Just began taking in fluids yesterday and feeling human about noon today. I know from reading all of your blogs that this too shall pass!! Too many meds yuck, no room for food - esophageal spasms a really nasty thing! Getting stronger KNOW it will all be worth it! Thanks to those of you who wished me luck and prayed for me!

Feeling human again is great! I am a day behind you and am happier every day! I have had esphageal spasms for about 18 months and they are no fun at all. My biggest pain post-op was in the lungs - not sure if it was related to the spasms or just being tubed and inflated. I had some anxiety issues just before and about 36 hours after surgery - that has all passed now also.

congrats on your progress so far!

Hi all, I am doing better today. Finally able to drink a little bit. I am getting what feels like cramps in my stomach from time to time. Still very sore but walking and sipping. I am not sure how in the world I will be able to get my protien in on this clear liq diet. I am barly able to drink 20oz in a 24hr period. But today is definitly better then yesterday. Thanks so much for all of your well wishes.

Marie

Thanks for the update Marie. Just do the best you can each day. It will be easier with time.

Marie, keeping working at the Clear liquids. I was able to get in 32 oz yesterday from wakeup to sleep. This morning I've gotten in 32 oz by 1pm. I'm trying for 64 oz today. I didn't worry about Protein while I was on clears. Today I'm moving to full liquid and will try to get in two Protein shakes or protein pudding, whichever feels better.

When do you get to move to full liquids??

Stomach cramps? Like maybe gas bubbles? Have you been doing the gas x strips?

I made it home and am comfy on the couch. Home sweet home!