So I am having my surgery on March 15th with Dr. Kelly in Tijuana, MX. I would love to make friends with some fellow March 2012 sleevers to share the journey....

Hey everyone! I had my sleeve surgery on 3/9/12. 12 days post op I feel pretty good! last night Las the first night I rolled onto my stomach and had no pain!! I'm committed to weighing myself only once a week, as I don't want to be ruled by the scale this early on. I will say however, that if nothing else, I FEEL the inches lost. I also just "feel" lighter! I have a lot of energy and feel good emotionally with my decision.

Good luck to everyone on your upcoming surgery - and well wishes for those that have had the surgery!

Hei ChaCha, I,m wondering the same. I pack my bags a hundred times. Just ready to get this over. I couldnt sleep good lasy night so I think I,m sleep most if the day and be up all night again. My surgery is @9am on the 22nd, less the 24hrs, I,m sooo freaking excited !!!! How about yourself, any big plans today?

Hei ChaCha, I,m wondering the same. I pack my bags a hundred times. Just ready to get this over. I couldnt sleep good lasy night so I think I,m sleep most if the day and be up all night again. My surgery is @9am on the 22nd, less the 24hrs, I,m sooo freaking excited !!!! How about yourself, any big plans today?

Good morning Monique - I think I'll spend the day getting as much laundry done as I can, and then I plan on treating myself and go to the nail place to get my nails done and a pedicure (would hate to have ugly feet on the table - hehehe). It will probably be a while before I feel up to getting out and getting my nails done again. I will pack tonight, since I already know what I'm taking with me. The hospital has Wi-Fi, so I hope to feel up to getting online Friday to update everyone.

My DH took the rest of the week off to help me, so I feel like I've got just about as much done as I can at this point.

Hi everyone! I had surgery on Monday morning and should be heading home today. Tuesday was tough, I didn't feel very good but today I feel so much better. I'm keeping down 4oz of liquid every hour now. They brought me yogurt which I might try but am very afraid it will hurt. I have been up walking laps and have only had a tiny bit of pressure in my shoulder due to the gas. Feeling very fortunate and can't wait to get home to my own bed.

Hi everyone! I had surgery on Monday morning and should be heading home today. Tuesday was tough, I didn't feel very good but today I feel so much better. I'm keeping down 4oz of liquid every hour now. They brought me yogurt which I might try but am very afraid it will hurt. I have been up walking laps and have only had a tiny bit of pressure in my shoulder due to the gas. Feeling very fortunate and can't wait to get home to my own bed.

Congratulations!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

How's everyone doing this morning? I'm less than 24 hours away from surgery! I don't know if today's going to go by super slow or super fast. How did you spend your last day before surgery?

Hey ChaCha!

I spent my day cleaning the house top to bottom, repacking our bags, rechecking the hotel confirmation, making sure the cabinets were stocked, and pretty much anything I could think of! Good luck tomorrow! I'm so excited for you!!

Thankfully, my surgery is here in town. I can't imagine having to worry about an airline flight as well. I don't know how you ladies did it! That took a lot of courage and fortitude!

So.. I had surgery on March 10th.. I was so incredibly nervous going in (always a little scared about anesthesia). Procedure went well, woke up in PACU and my O2 sats were on the low side. Had a really hard time waking up. I was not conscious for more than an hour that first day.. I got up to use the restroom and back to sleep. Could not keep my eyes open!!! (this may have been due to the 2mg dilaudid I was given!! post op)

So on POD1, things were rough, I was in a lot of pain--not surgical mind you, but stomach. Once I started taking Omeprazole regularly, that pain went away.

So here I am POD 11 and things are going wonderfully. I am adjusting well to my new stomach and learning what I can and cannot do. It is still so hard to slow down when eating... I was so used to eating fast, it is a hard habit to break. Drinking is getting easier as I don't have to sip, I can take a real drink now. If I find I am low on fluids, I'll have a popsicle or 2 to help bring that number up.. Today I actually got about 58! Gms Protein in.. How exciting

Would I change anything?? On POD1 I would have cancelled sx.... But today.. I feel better, I am lighter and I am going to live longer. Dr. Westmoreland has given me the tools to change my life-it's in my hands now!!!!!

Good luck to all still waiting for their March Surgery!!! Congrats to those already sleeved and doing well

-19 pounds post op!!!!

Jenn

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench

I will definitely pray for you. I wil be going in on Friday!

I will definitely pray for you. I wil be going in on Friday!

I will be praying for you I'm having my Monday

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I'm so excited for you. I will definitely keep you uplifted in prayer.

Good luck to all of you. I also go on Friday very excited & nervous.

Good luck to all of you. I also go on Friday very excited & nervous.

Good luck and god bless

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench

Hope all is well. Update us when you can!

How are the new sleevers out there doing????