Rather than keeping the old January (2011) thread resurrected, I thought it was about time to start a 2012 thread.

I'm scheduled for January 23, 2012, and just got my official insurance approval yesterday.

I am absolutely PUMPED about this surgery. I can't wait... I'm anticipating crazy nerves as it draws nearer, but for now, I'll ride the wave of excitement, thank you very much.

Monday is quickly approaching! I am leaving tomorrow to fly to Mexico!!!!!!!!!

I'm Mon. 1/30, too. I'm feeling excited, but am pretty peaceful and happy (not nervous).

im a lil upset... my surgery was scheduled for jan 27th, it got pushed back to february 3rd because my surgeon had some mandatory meeting she had to go to on my surgery date... im pissed!.. but oh well..5 days left. i really wanted to be a january sleever... especially because i started my journey in MAY 2011.

Well, I've been home since yesterday morning and I feel like i'm doing pretty well. I can move to full liquids tomorrow and I'm looking forward to trying some pureed yogurt. As far as pain goes, yesterday I was taking my liquid lortab every 4 hours almost on the dot, today I've been able to stretch it to the 6 hour limit. I'm hoping to wean myself off a little bit more each day.

How long did some of you wait before driving again? I know it says to wait until your not taking the lortab so that's my plan.

I'm ready! I have to leave at 6 a.m. to be at the hospital at 8 a.m. I have the house cleaned, laundry done, vitamins, soups, sugar free popsicles, proten shots, protein drinks, gatorade, etc. and pain meds :-) and ready to get this show on the road.

I will talk to you again in a couple of days on the loser's bench!! Woohoo!!!!!

Just a question and sorry if it's been covered before or TMI.

I had my surgery Friday. I've been on clear liquids since and I can go to full liquids tomorrow. I've been farting but no bowel movement. I'm pretty sure the farting is just getting the extra gas out and I'm good with farting as opposed to burping. Burping seems to hurt a bit.

Since I haven't been eating a whole lot I can't imagine having a bowel movement in the near future, but how long did it take you?

I was sleeved January 17, 2012. I'm during great :seeya: . I've been walking around since I came out of recovery. My 1st stop was to the restroom. Then I starting walking up and down the halls. I was released on the 18th around 6:30 pm . It's day 13 and I've been shopping a few times, Took my son to his doctor's appt, Volunteered with Keep Dekalb beautiful cleaning up our school road, Went to a DWL appt with a friend. I'm allowed to drive starting tomorrow and I can't wait!! Being stuck in this house is hard. I down 19lbs. The 1st week I was losing 2lbs a day and the second week about a 1lbs a day :Banane23: . Some of my shoes are too big now. I'm ready for for soft food..........Really tried of the liquid diet. I stop using chicken broth and move over to chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, potato soup. I do get dry mouth alot and some time water and crystal light is just not enough. I love being sleeved :001_wub: !

Hi Drea, Glad to hear you are doing very well. I was sleeved on the 16th and doing well also, I did have stomach spasms everytime I would drink for about a week but now that is over. Like you, it seems like I have no limitations of the amount of things I do. Just been busy running here and there. I glad to hear you progress to different soups. For your dry mouth, my nutritionist said you can chew sugar free gum, that seems to help me, but just remember you need to keep a close eye on your liquid intake and make sure you are not getting dehyrated. Keep up the good work. I have lost 18lbs (including my loss with my pre op diet)

Hi Tif,

I am 2 1/2 weeks out now and the the first two weeks I had only 2 BM's. Passing gas is a very good thing, my doctor told me in the hospital, it means your system is starting to recover from surgery and starting to work properly again, tho it does take some time for a BM, as long as your not feeling constipated.

Well, I've been home since yesterday morning and I feel like i'm doing pretty well. I can move to full liquids tomorrow and I'm looking forward to trying some pureed yogurt. As far as pain goes, yesterday I was taking my liquid lortab every 4 hours almost on the dot, today I've been able to stretch it to the 6 hour limit. I'm hoping to wean myself off a little bit more each day.

How long did some of you wait before driving again? I know it says to wait until your not taking the lortab so that's my plan.

I drove home from the airport I've not had any pain meds since saturday though. I made sure the seatbelt didn't fall on any inscisions first though.

Tif 2.0 - it was several days before I had a BM. I had surgery on a Monday and I think it was Thursday or Friday, but I know it was by Friday. Then it was every 2-4 days but just a tiny bit. When I moved to pureed soups it was about the same frequency but a little more and on soft foods it's 2-3 days and again, a little more.

Jan 24th at 9:40am - I'm also recovering at home and have lost 11 lbs.

It's great to see that we are all (surgery sisters) recovering well. I'm Having a little trouble taking in all the fluids, but working on it. I have also lost about the same amount.

Anyone start their period? Or I am the only one. Yea, what fun this is. It hasn't even been a week since surgery. I was hoping to get over the initial pain before I had to do acrobatics for a tampon.

Yes, I've been in pretty good spirits up until this morning and right now I'm cranky.

Anyone start their period? Or I am the only one. Yea, what fun this is. It hasn't even been a week since surgery. I was hoping to get over the initial pain before I had to do acrobatics for a tampon.

Yes, I've been in pretty good spirits up until this morning and right now I'm cranky.

That sucks! I was lucky, mine was done and over the few days before surgery. Feel better.

Well, I've been home since yesterday morning and I feel like i'm doing pretty well. I can move to full liquids tomorrow and I'm looking forward to trying some pureed yogurt. As far as pain goes, yesterday I was taking my liquid lortab every 4 hours almost on the dot, today I've been able to stretch it to the 6 hour limit. I'm hoping to wean myself off a little bit more each day.

How long did some of you wait before driving again? I know it says to wait until your not taking the lortab so that's my plan.

I thought i was the only one taking the lortab every 4 hours!!! lol I'm 2 weeks out and i just started driving about 3 days ago. i would wait about a week and a half if i were you but you should ask your doctor.