I've decided that if I have pain/nausea/uncomfortable stuff after my surgery I'm not going to complain. Not one bit. I have wanted all my life to be rid of this excess "person" I'm carrying around (I say that b/c I'm about 180lbs overweight) and I have saved enough money to finally be able to get rid of her! I know there's a good chance I could be uncomfortable/unhappy/depressed/nauseated/sick-feeling for the first few weeks, but I will look forward to the future. Every time I want to cry I will think about the next month. From what I've read on here the first month can really suck.....I'm going to keep that in mind. I am finally getting what I want and so desperately need, I will not complain! (well not aloud, anyway!!)

I know this is a journey, and in the journey there will be bumps in the road, it will not be smooth. I am reminding myself that being fat has not been smooth, either. It's been horrible. I am so ready to LIVE. I'm over the worrying about my health. I am ready to be the person I've always desired to be. I am worth it. Dammit, I am WORTH IT!

I've decided that if I have pain/nausea/uncomfortable stuff after my surgery I'm not going to complain. Not one bit. I have wanted all my life to be rid of this excess "person" I'm carrying around (I say that b/c I'm about 180lbs overweight) and I have saved enough money to finally be able to get rid of her! I know there's a good chance I could be uncomfortable/unhappy/depressed/nauseated/sick-feeling for the first few weeks, but I will look forward to the future. Every time I want to cry I will think about the next month. From what I've read on here the first month can really suck.....I'm going to keep that in mind. I am finally getting what I want and so desperately need, I will not complain! (well not aloud, anyway!!)

I know this is a journey, and in the journey there will be bumps in the road, it will not be smooth. I am reminding myself that being fat has not been smooth, either. It's been horrible. I am so ready to LIVE. I'm over the worrying about my health. I am ready to be the person I've always desired to be. I am worth it. Dammit, I am WORTH IT!

You are definitely worth it! But, it can also be good therapy to complain and have yourself a good cry. If you don't want to voice it to those around you, feel free to come out here. We all know what recovery is like and will glad to sympathize with you & remind you of all the good things to come. You go girl!

Hi tntransplant06! I'm 3 weeks out and apart from when I was lying in the recovery room thinking 'OMG what have I done to myself' (btw I was warned that most go through that), it's been positive. I'm happy I had my procedure and I'm sure you will be too!

I've decided that if I have pain/nausea/uncomfortable stuff after my surgery I'm not going to complain. Not one bit. I have wanted all my life to be rid of this excess "person" I'm carrying around (I say that b/c I'm about 180lbs overweight) and I have saved enough money to finally be able to get rid of her! I know there's a good chance I could be uncomfortable/unhappy/depressed/nauseated/sick-feeling for the first few weeks, but I will look forward to the future. Every time I want to cry I will think about the next month. From what I've read on here the first month can really suck.....I'm going to keep that in mind. I am finally getting what I want and so desperately need, I will not complain! (well not aloud, anyway!!)

I know this is a journey, and in the journey there will be bumps in the road, it will not be smooth. I am reminding myself that being fat has not been smooth, either. It's been horrible. I am so ready to LIVE. I'm over the worrying about my health. I am ready to be the person I've always desired to be. I am worth it. Dammit, I am WORTH IT!

Sometimes a good cry is very healing. I have decided to employ the 24 hour rule. In my business life, when something doesn't go my way, I allow myself 24 hours to b***h about it or wallow in it. Since my surgery one month ago, if something gets me down it's one day, that's all, then back on my feet and moving forward.

And yes…..YOU ARE WORTH IT!

I have to say I never had a OMG what have I done moment. I had some strange food dreams the first night after surgery, but I think the drugs had a lot to do with that one!

I had only a few bits of nausea afterwords that meds took care of in the hospital and the pain was pretty much gone and was more of a soreness by day 7. I think it has been pretty smooth since then and here a week 4 I am still happy to have it done! I am just starting to try this and that on the permitted list and thrilled with how little it takes to fill me up. There is no more fighting with myself about over eating or wanting this or that. I have no reflux, no foamies and no nausea. For the first time in my life I HAVE CONTROL OVER WHAT GOES IN MY MOUTH AND HUNGER IS NOT AN ISSUE!

To say I am happy with my sleeve is understatement! It is the best Christmas present I have ever given myself!