hi everyone!! just found this site and have abandoned my homework to read sleeve stories i'm having the sleeve surgery in 5 days and i could not be happier! can anyone tell me what to expect the first week after surgery? how long did it take everyone to be up and about??

surgery will be done by Mark Fontana in Norfolk, VA. hoping to lose 101 pounds!

We have the same surgery date! I'm having mine done by Derek Weiss in Lexington, KY!!!

My date is the 15th...is this yours also? I already packed my bag and picked my outfit out to where to/from the hospital. You would think I was going on a vacation...too funny

Oops! You had posted that one day earlier than I read it. Mine is the 14th and my bag is packed too! lol I don't even pack this early for vacation. What all are you taking other than your outfit?

Plus I didn't notice your user name.....duh. lol

When you have surgery you will wake up in pain they will give you pain medicine and ice chips(your mouth will be as dry as tree bark..lol) I kept the ice chips on the table and let them melt and started swishing my mouth out to get my mouth wet. Then I started taking small sips. Second day they will give you a baratric tray with clear liquids..They will also give you as much water as you want . Oh I forgot you need to get up the first day and walk ,walk ,and walk. The more you walk the sooner you will get better and the more gas you will move.. Any way the second day try to get as much fluids in as well as walk. If you feel nausea or hurt they will be there to help you out.. Any way walk and walk and sip and sip. You will have to get your water to 64 ounces. The second day I got a total of 30 ounces.. Every day after the second you will have to work at upping your water intake..I met my water intake goal in one week. I didn't worry about my protein for at least a week. It is really important to stay on your doctor's diet for the first 6 weeks.. You will do well and I hope I really answered all the question you had..

hi everyone!! just found this site and have abandoned my homework to read sleeve stories i'm having the sleeve surgery in 5 days and i could not be happier! can anyone tell me what to expect the first week after surgery? how long did it take everyone to be up and about??

surgery will be done by Mark Fontana in Norfolk, VA. hoping to lose 101 pounds!

I am 3 wks. post op and so far I am doing great!....First thing you have to get your mind set...because your old way of eating is not going to ever be the same!

I have lost a good bit of weight so far but am not weighting til i go to the dr. nxt wk. for my 1 mo. post op.

You won't be sorry......I am glad I did it!!

just make sure you stay hydrated and walk as soon as your awake enough to do it!

Melynda

JenniferKY,

I packed slip on slippers, a short robe to cover my backside when I go out in the hall to walk, an eye mask to be able to sleep at night, earplugs, gas-x strips, sugar free cough drops, travel size deodorant, toothpaste, and face wash, chapstick, my own fluffy soft blanket. That is what I have packed so far but I still will be packing a few other things that I just thought of while writing this like a hairbrush. What have you packed so far?

I also packed tweezers and I bought one of those little travel pillows at Walgreens because I saw a post somewhere that said it is good to have a little pillow to press on your belly when you are getting up/down and coughing. If you have a walgreens nearby, I paid $4.99 I think and it even came with a little pillowcase.

I am only staying one night so I don't think I'm going to take shampoo and a hair dryer. How about you?

yeah, I am not taking shampoo or the hair dryer either b/c I don't think I will be showering while at the hospital...if I do I will just have my husband run out and get it for me. I was thinking of getting the pillow also so thanks for the advice. If you think of anything else please let me know.

My surgery is the 14th! I am super nervous. I read somewhere, can't remember where, that a nurse told a sleever that when she got nauseous to sniff an alcohol pad. She said it took the nausea away instantly. So I got me some alcohol pads packed for that reason. It is worth the try at least. Also, when we get home, sucking on a lemon gets rid of nausea I hear. I am getting so nervous. Trying to read success stories. So far, everyone says it feels like you have been hit by a Mac truck. Also at first, they say, what have I done to myself. Then later nobody regrets it! So I am focusing on the later! Good luck and try the alcohol pads! You never know!

Too funny! I'll definitely get some alcohol pads. We are being sleeved the same day, Dazy!

hi everyone!! just found this site and have abandoned my homework to read sleeve stories i'm having the sleeve surgery in 5 days and i could not be happier! can anyone tell me what to expect the first week after surgery? how long did it take everyone to be up and about??

surgery will be done by Mark Fontana in Norfolk, VA. hoping to lose 101 pounds!

Mark Fontana is also my doctor! I'm a newbie here-

but wanted to say hi and good luck this week with surgery hope to read your surgery story- and I'm taking notes here.

Hi Jennifer! I hope you are doing good today! Tomorrow is our bid day! I can't believe you are staying 1 day only. My doc is making me stay for 3 days. I am not sure if I envy you and would love to go home or if I want to be at the hospital through the worst of it. TIme will tell!! Good luck tomorrow. I can't wait to hear how you do!

Too funny! I'll definitely get some alcohol pads. We are being sleeved the same day, Dazy!

Are you going home with a pain pump? They are sending me home with one, maybe that's the difference. No idea. Anyway, good luck to you tomorrow as well. Post on here as soon as you can so we can compare notes!!!!!

No Pain pump for me! That actually sounds nice. You get to be in your own bed AND you still have the pain pump!! Good luck! I will get back on here the first chance I get!

Are you going home with a pain pump? They are sending me home with one, maybe that's the difference. No idea. Anyway, good luck to you tomorrow as well. Post on here as soon as you can so we can compare notes!!!!!