Decided to copy the June sleevers! Someone mentioned that we should have a master list of everyone who was sleeved in July just like the June sleevers. I will gladly take this on Please let me know if you need to be added to the list, removed from the list, or if your date is wrong. I will update as often as possible. I just gathered dates from posts in the July forum

This should make it easier to follow up with each other, compare progress, complain together, Celebrate together... all that good stuff For some reason, it would not let me update the original post to add any more people? It's very strange, so here is an updated list of all our July Firecrackers. Wooooohooooo!!! Please let me know if I need to add anyone or change any dates.

JULY FIRECRACKERS

July 1

Kath-A-Leena

Simply_KiZmet

ismini9

July 4

Heather H

July 5

Wendy1974

July 6

SmallerSoon

samanthafecher

Qpdsful

July 7

DawnOfANewMe

biggriz

TheButterfly145

July 8

ashleyc

Hansi

July 11

ccbcdeke

amybaby33

Texasmom65

Bitties

JayMiss

Marilynn

Jacsmom161

melissa77

July 12

Nancy Rivers

debgwoody

Tara B

kamay1234

aminahthediva73

Leslie

jencomenz

jflow75

mythreechildren2001

Bryn Dawson

readytolive

July 13

skinnyb2012

Ka-trina

dreamscancometrue

Rachel140

July 14

sweetdreams

my_year2011

July 15

Silverlining

July 18

MLD

valentine

InProgress

Jensharley

Tripletsmomma

Tee23

July 19

readyforachange38

Hanir

happygirl2011

Mercyanew

July 20

2ahealthierme

singand_dance

LeahG

jennifer6791

PollyPoo

Dee Dee

July 21

Bemabound

CaliforniaJenn

July 25

sleeve me plz

humpty dumpty

bxmama2011

msmomof3

artmama

July 26

Tipsynoodle

sugarmamma7

Papa Jack

Mommyto2

Redheadedone

Janese58

DrMommy

July 27

boots1

Ruby

Sheila

aslimmerme

firephotographer

July 28

Khy

July 29

peppercma

daviso

AutumnBlueCarmen

phardin

carolina girl

xplorurself

July 30

cutie pie

Hansi, it's wonderful to know that you are doing so well. I hope my post-op is as uneventful as yours. Thank you for the positive thoughts.

Hard to believe over 30 of us have already had surgery this month. I hope each and every one is recovering nicely and getting back to life as normal. I am 4 days out and doing great! I am so thankful for the decision I have made and am not having hardly any discomfort at all. I am thankful for the friends I am making and the ones that have helped me along the way.

For those of you who are still waiting... You will do GREAT!!! Congratulations to all of you to come. Cant wait to hear how you have done.

Hansi

Hansi, it's wonderful to know that you are doing so well. I hope my post-op is as uneventful as yours. Thank you for the positive thoughts.

Kim,

You will do wonderful! I was so worried going in but I am a worrier anyway. It was a walk in the park. The hardest part of recovery was waking up. I had worried myself so much that I was tired and wanted to sleep. LOL I sooner I stayed awake the sooner I got to go to my room. I wanted to be with family so I forced myself to stay awake, then fell asleep on my family. HAHAHA After that getting up and walking as much as possible helped to move the gas (used to pump the belly cavity open) and made me much more comfortable. I got to spend time with other sleevers who were also walking the halls. Once home I just took it nice and easy. I do recommend sleeping at and angle for a few days. I am still doing so. I have just propped up in a corner of the sofa with pillows behind me and down the sides of me and I sleep like a baby at night. Even better than I did before surgery. To top things off... I am noticing a change in my wrists, ankles and the rewave on my arms! It is really strange but so wonderful.

I am so excited for you and CAN'T wait to hear how you are recovering. Please keep me posted.

Hansi

Good luck to those still on the list!!

I hope you did well with surgery yesterday!

Good Luck to all the July Firecrackers!!! My surgeon called me @ abt 230 yesterday (hours before my surgery date of TODAY) and cancelled my surgery. I'm DEVASTATED!!!!! I have been anemic for years, but I just had surgery @ the end of May to resolve that issue. Evidently my pre-op labs show that I'm still anemic so he wants me to see a Hematologist to ensure that there isn't another source. I understand his concern, but after 2wks of a liquid diet & my family traveling from out of town just arriving immediately prior to his call............, HIS TIMING SUCKS!!!!!!!!

Good Luck to all the July Firecrackers!!! My surgeon called me @ abt 230 yesterday (hours before my surgery date of TODAY) and cancelled my surgery. I'm DEVASTATED!!!!! I have been anemic for years, but I just had surgery @ the end of May to resolve that issue. Evidently my pre-op labs show that I'm still anemic so he wants me to see a Hematologist to ensure that there isn't another source. I understand his concern, but after 2wks of a liquid diet & my family traveling from out of town just arriving immediately prior to his call............, HIS TIMING SUCKS!!!!!!!!

Ah sweetie that sucks hope things turn out ok Keep going and never give up on your dreams! :0)

Good Luck to all the July Firecrackers!!! My surgeon called me @ abt 230 yesterday (hours before my surgery date of TODAY) and cancelled my surgery. I'm DEVASTATED!!!!! I have been anemic for years, but I just had surgery @ the end of May to resolve that issue. Evidently my pre-op labs show that I'm still anemic so he wants me to see a Hematologist to ensure that there isn't another source. I understand his concern, but after 2wks of a liquid diet & my family traveling from out of town just arriving immediately prior to his call............, HIS TIMING SUCKS!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry! I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. I know the doctor is only trying to do what is best for you but yes the timing does suck. Please hang in there and don't give up. I walked down a tough road that took me more than a year to get to surgery, with an insurance that should have only taken 3 months.

So sorry LaValeHawk. I'll pray this is resolved so you can move on soon. I don't know what is wrong with me. I guess nerves are getting to me. I am just crying at odd times. I really am ready to get healthy. I am so tired of chronic pain. I want my life back. I've had other surgeries that were very hard (lots of nausea from anesthesia) so I guess that is not helping matters. I hope I can calm down. My tummy has already been not quite right and I didn't have to do a pre op diet. I am just ready to be post op and over the hurdles.

VSG scheduled July 19th

Oh LaVale, I'm so sorry. I feel bad that you weren't able to go through with it today. It makes me feel kind of bad, since I did. Surgery was at 7:15 this morning. I'm having a few issues. Drain is filling VERY quickly, and repeatedly, so they just did a blood draw to check my levels.Keep your fingers crossed that I don't have a bleeder. The nausea isn't terrible, it really only hits me when I move to the side of the bed to stand. I've only been able to get up twice. I'm restricted from fluids of any kind other than my IV. My gas hasn't been all that bad. Those gas-x strips really do work!!! lol

K... dozing in and out again...more later

Good Luck to all the July Firecrackers!!! My surgeon called me @ abt 230 yesterday (hours before my surgery date of TODAY) and cancelled my surgery. I'm DEVASTATED!!!!! I have been anemic for years, but I just had surgery @ the end of May to resolve that issue. Evidently my pre-op labs show that I'm still anemic so he wants me to see a Hematologist to ensure that there isn't another source. I understand his concern, but after 2wks of a liquid diet & my family traveling from out of town just arriving immediately prior to his call............, HIS TIMING SUCKS!!!!!!!!

WOW that's just ruff! I'm sorry that happened to you. Pull yourself together and keep fighting. Keep us informed of what you find out.

Oh LaVale, I'm so sorry. I feel bad that you weren't able to go through with it today. It makes me feel kind of bad, since I did. Surgery was at 7:15 this morning. I'm having a few issues. Drain is filling VERY quickly, and repeatedly, so they just did a blood draw to check my levels.Keep your fingers crossed that I don't have a bleeder. The nausea isn't terrible, it really only hits me when I move to the side of the bed to stand. I've only been able to get up twice. I'm restricted from fluids of any kind other than my IV. My gas hasn't been all that bad. Those gas-x strips really do work!!! lol

K... dozing in and out again...more later

Sweetdreams, I am sending prayers that there is not a bleeder and that you are up walking and drinking very soon. However, it is better to catch it now! I hope you enjoy your rest at the hospital as much as I did. The dozing in and out was great. LOL It really helped me catch up on all the sleep I had missed needlessly worrying.

If you need anything let us know.

Hansi

Oh LaVale, I'm so sorry. I feel bad that you weren't able to go through with it today. It makes me feel kind of bad, since I did. Surgery was at 7:15 this morning. I'm having a few issues. Drain is filling VERY quickly, and repeatedly, so they just did a blood draw to check my levels.Keep your fingers crossed that I don't have a bleeder. The nausea isn't terrible, it really only hits me when I move to the side of the bed to stand. I've only been able to get up twice. I'm restricted from fluids of any kind other than my IV. My gas hasn't been all that bad. Those gas-x strips really do work!!! lol

K... dozing in and out again...more later

hope you are ok keep us posted ok sending some good healing vibes your way

Oh LaVale, I'm so sorry. I feel bad that you weren't able to go through with it today. It makes me feel kind of bad, since I did. Surgery was at 7:15 this morning. I'm having a few issues. Drain is filling VERY quickly, and repeatedly, so they just did a blood draw to check my levels.Keep your fingers crossed that I don't have a bleeder. The nausea isn't terrible, it really only hits me when I move to the side of the bed to stand. I've only been able to get up twice. I'm restricted from fluids of any kind other than my IV. My gas hasn't been all that bad. Those gas-x strips really do work!!! lol

K... dozing in and out again...more later

I am SOOOOO happy for you SweetDreams. I am praying for you to have a complication free recovery. I was really looking forward to being your "Sleeve Surgerversary Sista" but God said otherwise. I know it will happen for me soon, but the July Firecrackers are such a an AWESOME group, I know you'll never feel alone. Good Luck!!!!!

Thanks for everyone's supportive words. I'm doing alot better now. Have an appt on 27th w/ hematologist.

@ Mercyanew, just think abt my situation whenever an anxious moment arises, @ least you can see the first hurdle in this Joirney approaching. It's fast approaching, but u will be passed it just as quick. Just keep moving forward.

July 20th

I'll keep praying for you LaValeHawk. Hopefully you will have answers and a surgery date soon. Your life and safety is most important. Hugs.

Update... After double checking my blood levels, blood sugar, and doing my leak test, no bleeders were found. The surgeon came in to let me know that she did irrigate me quite a bit during surgery because I did bleed a lot, but not at a dangerous level, and she feels that that is what is draining off. The amount, and frequency of draining has lessened considerably today. I've walked a bit, and am sitting up in a chair now. They started me on Isopure at about 2PM. So I'm finally no longer NPO! My gas pain still hasn't been bad, and I haven't had hardly any nausea. The incision on my left side burns like hellfire when I stand or even move though! Thank you all for your kid words and thoughts and prayers! LaVale, I'm sorry we won't have our surgiversary together too! But I do hope they get you in and done SOON!!