Hi all,

Got to Sentra hospital in Hampton VA. at 6:45 a.m., was taken to surgery around 8:45 a.m. Woke up in pain, but the hospital staff quickly adjusted my meds to control the pain level. I was taken down for a swallowing test around 2:00 p.m. and released to go home around 4:00. Everyone at the hospital was outstanding and very informative. Dr. Clark is great!

Pretty sore today - and struggling to learn how to sip, instead of gulp my liquids. I am using a teaspoon to sip from. My stomach definitely lets me know when its had enough. So far I have not had to use my nausea medication - so that is good! Been trying to walk laps around my living room and kitchen. It helps release the gas that was pumped into my stomach during surgery.

On my way to a new life!

Yeah for you...I was sleeved last Thurs and it gets better and better.....this is just a very small time in your whole life....keep your "chins" up! Tracy w.

That is so awesome. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say " Keep on Keepin' on". I'm rooting for you.

Papa Jack:

Congratulations! It sounds like you are off to a great start.

Make no mistake -- the next few weeks may be a bit rough, but the good news is that it going to get better and easier over time. Don't get discouraged if you have some trouble getting used to your sleeve over the next few weeks or months. It is a big adjustment, but you are going to be thrilled with the results.

My surgery was one year ago on July 13th and I have lost just over 120 lbs. I have fought this battle long enough to know that this kind of weight loss would not have been possible without the sleeve.

Keep up the good work and follow your doctor's instructions.

All the best to you,

Brian

Wow, home the same day! That's great. Glad to hear things are going well for you. Sounds like you are off to a great start. Just remember to concentrate on getting the liquids in at this point - don't worry about the protein yet. It will be rough for a few days, but each day it will get better.

So glad to hear from you! Welcome back (Papa) Jack!

Keep it up...you're doing great. Enjoy this time when you'll have no hunger/desire...I say, embrace it. Enjoy your ice-chips (they were soooooooo soothing)...and even make gatorade ice cubes to drop in your water! yum.

Now, give me 3 laps!

So glad to hear from you! Welcome back (Papa) Jack!

Keep it up...you're doing great. Enjoy this time when you'll have no hunger/desire...I say, embrace it. Enjoy your ice-chips (they were soooooooo soothing)...and even make gatorade ice cubes to drop in your water! yum.

Now, give me 3 laps!

That's a good idea.

Congrats on your new "Sleeve". Wow out patient surgery. You are doing well. Just take it easy, use the pain meds and sip sip sip.