I am not sure if this is really what I want to do. When I read on here about what people can and cannot eat, the foamies, pain etc...I think "what the heck am I doing?" Why can't I do it the "right way"?

It seems like the only people on here are the people thinking about having the surgery, people waiting to have the surgery, or people that are rockin' or at least workin' their sleeve. Where are all of the other people? What about the ones that weren't able to lose much? The ones that are nutritionally deprived now? The ones that absolutely hate the sleeve?

I think deep down, I don't want to give up my love affair with food. I love shopping for it, cooking it, and eating it. I will definitely need to channel all of that somewhere else.....

Just rumbling and ranting and looking for reassurances.

Came home today from my sleeve surgery. Everything went well. What hurt the most was shoulder pain. That was terrible but is already gone, so only lasted 24 hr for me. Still on clear liquids for today, start full liquids tomorrow. Thanks for all your help everyone. I felt so much more prepared after reading all your posts.

At the hospital I did use a light weight robe (knee length), nonslip socks, tooth brush, tooth paste, body lotion, body wash. deodorant. Brought my knitting but didn't really do much. The pain meds made me kind of loopy, family were lovingly making fun at that. Didn't get much sleep, so came home and slept 3 yrs. Everyone was wonderful, and very knowledgeable. So far so good.

Will post more later.

Good for you. Welcome to the losers bench. so glad your procedure went so well.

congrats Kalew you made it thru. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Robbiehage, you are doing incredible, I can only hope that I "work my sleeve" like you!

The doc's office is supposed to call me tomorrow to set my date!

Thanks Texaschick, I am sure you will do great and love your sleeve. How exciting that you are getting your date tomorrow, I will never forget that wonderful feeling! I will be looking for your post tomorrow!

Feeling better today, can tell that the pain is less and no fever today. They gave me a pneumonia vaccine before discharge because I am over 50, and I had chills and fever up to 100. for the past 2 days. Never got up to the dreaded 101 so all is well. I really think the chills and fever were due to the vaccine. Anyway, I can tell I have turned the corner so to speak with the surgical pain. Yea!! Go in on Tuesday to get the drain pulled. That will be great. So excited to be moving forward. Thanks for all the encouragement.

Glad to hear that you've rounded the corner, those first few days are the toughest. Keep on sipping, walking, and resting.