Almost TWO hours LATE...

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

but, none the less I was sleeved on Monday, December 20th.

They told me to show up at the hospital by 11:30 and do everything to prep for my 1:30 surgery.

I decided to be there by 11 in case I could get in early, I'd be good to go.

But, I ended up waiting for at least two hours before I even seen my surgeon.

I kept joking with everyone. I really wasn't nervous at all. I was more annoyed with running behind schedule then ANYTHING.

I didn't have to get a Foley since I went to the bathroom before the surgery. And, I am so thankful for that. I did NOT want one of those.

My husband and I joke that I have a 90 year old bladder. I have NO issue peeing what so ever. However, after surgery it did make me nervous because I had to kind of force it out. And, it made my stomach hurt a little.

I am still in some pain, and still taking my pain meds. But, hoping to stop them ASAP.

I wasn't able to walk around like I wanted while in the hospital because I was in pain and SO nauseous.

But, today I found out why my side was hurting so much. They left the stinkin' heart monitor piece on me. So it kept sticking to my binder.< /span>

Now I've taken it off I feel so much better.

Leak test came back great. No complications during surgery. Now, I just wait and recover.

[myrori 55]

Congrats! I too had a hard time peeing afterward, I think it from the meds they give you to "dry" things up. Sorry you were so nauseous, did the meds for it ever kick in?

[Susanne 32]

LOL, I was peeing like a race horse and was so embarrassed. They had the little bucket thing in the toilet and I was constantly filling it up.

Why are they monitoring that anyway?

[MINI-Me 196]

Glad to hear that things went well. Yeah for being an official loser now!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Congrats on your new sleeve and your new life!!!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Ty, I like being on the loser side

I think they measure to make sure you're outputting something,

Meds finally kicked in for nausea. Hasn't really been an issue since coming home.

I did just go outside and walk around the block with my hubby.

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I hope you have a smooth recovery!!!!!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats! And Merry Christmas (wonderful gift)

[Peronella 2]

I, too, was sleeved on Monday. I feel great, with the exception of some gas issues, but I am certainly not complainng.

[divajksn 4]

Congrats to both of you! What a wonderful year 2011 will be! I will be on your side in just two weeks.

[Becca 108]

CONGRATS!!!! I can't wait to join you next week. : )

[wannalise 15]

Welcome!!!! Be super patient with yourself this first while. Sometimes on the boards we all so thrilled with the positive that comes from our surgery that we forget that the first little while can be draining. You will rock this!!!! Work hard, follow your doctors advice, sip, and walk!!! Best of luck to you.

Anna

[MICHELLE LEE 19]

So glad to hear you are doing good, I was sleeved on 12/21 and am doing good as well. We have so much to look forward to in 2011!