M scheduled for my surgery April 26th and I was curious to see who else would be walking in the shoes of April with me. Tell me how you feeling? What's on your mind? Any worries? Second thoughts?

6 days finished of 15 day pre op so far so good I have lost 11 lbs. next Tuesday is not coming quick enough congrats to all of you sleaved all ready I can wait to see our weekly progress

Well I am at home. Surgery went fine yesterday morning. Lots of pain in the left incision (where they pulled out the stomach) and having a hard time getting in liquid. I have to walk when ever I take a sip or I feel like there's too much gas in there and it'll come back up. Nurse said this is due to the hiatial hernia repair, and it should go away. I just want to get past this part, can't wait to get to eat soups! I am already tired of broth and popsicles. LOL

Just sips...I know, it's harder than I thought...so used to just drinking normal...after a couple of days, it does get easier. I have dixie cups with measurements on the side...also, I used a spoon to eat chips of ice and water. Good luck....a couple of days makes a huge difference....my ankles are getting skinny.

Darn it - I should have measured my ankles before surgery!! Who knew that was the first place everyone would get skinny?!

Day 5 here and feeling better. But my tongue is a little fuzzy? Gross. My nut's goal is 100 grams of protein and 48 ounces of water a day. I have a full time job - drinking!

Jimmy,

My surgery is tomorrow, April 16th. Am on all clear liquid diet today. I followed this thread a week or so ago and shared my anxiety and indecision. You and many others were kind enough to give me feedback and pose questions to help me work through my worries. I am still scared silly, but am committed to doing this and living a healthy, forward-looking lifestyle. I will probably not sleep a wink tonight. Have to be at the hospital by 7 am. Surgery is at 9:30. Reading through this forum has helped me prepare mentally for possible post-op issues. My thanks to all the April Sleever's for their support, encouragement and sense of community. It has made a real difference for me. I will keep you posted on my post-op experiences. Best to all and save me a place on the loser's bench.

Hi All! The surgery went well on the 12th. I have to say the 1st night was rough....the doc gave me morphine for pain ... Only took two doses of 1mil. Was more scared of throwing up than the pain. I developed sinus congestion and ended up dry heaving the second night. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. By last night, I was feeling better. Still having trouble getting to sleep because of the drain but for the most part, I have no pain. Trying to get all of the liquids down. Not hungry at all. Hope everyone else is doing good!

Just sips...I know' date=' it's harder than I thought...so used to just drinking normal...after a couple of days, it does get easier. I have dixie cups with measurements on the side...also, I used a spoon to eat chips of ice and water. Good luck....a couple of days makes a huge difference....my ankles are getting skinny.[/quote']

Thank you for this idea - I started pouring all my liquids into one ounce cups and drinking them one at a time. Still not up where I need to be yet but got my broth, protien shake and Popsicle Down this morning. Still working in the water!

CML, you will do fine...See ya' on the losers' bench.

My surgery is also tomorrow morning. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning and I was told that the surgery will start at 7:30. I forgot to ask them how long it is expected to take. Can anyone give me an estimate? Believe it or not, I am not nervous at this point. I just feel like I am sitting around waiting. I did all my pre-op. Made it through the mag. citrate... well.... still making it through that and hope that stops soon, and I am on just clear liquids yesterday and today. Lemon Jell-O, chicken broth and water. That is about it for me. I know... exciting. Well, my best to all my fellow April 16 surgery buddies. May we all do wonderful and may we all get some sleep this evening. LOL

My surgery is also tomorrow morning. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning and I was told that the surgery will start at 7:30. I forgot to ask them how long it is expected to take. Can anyone give me an estimate? Believe it or not' date=' I am not nervous at this point. I just feel like I am sitting around waiting. I did all my pre-op. Made it through the mag. citrate... well.... still making it through that and hope that stops soon, and I am on just clear liquids yesterday and today. Lemon Jell-O, chicken broth and water. That is about it for me. I know... exciting. Well, my best to all my fellow April 16 surgery buddies. May we all do wonderful and may we all get some sleep this evening. LOL[/quote']

Mine took about an hour and a half!

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Good luck to everyone being sleeved this week,

My surgery is also tomorrow morning. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning and I was told that the surgery will start at 7:30. I forgot to ask them how long it is expected to take. Can anyone give me an estimate?

Mine took three hours but I also had my gallbladder removed.

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Jimmy' date='

My surgery is tomorrow, April 16th. Am on all clear liquid diet today. I followed this thread a week or so ago and shared my anxiety and indecision. You and many others were kind enough to give me feedback and pose questions to help me work through my worries. I am still scared silly, but am committed to doing this and living a healthy, forward-looking lifestyle. I will probably not sleep a wink tonight. Have to be at the hospital by 7 am. Surgery is at 9:30. Reading through this forum has helped me prepare mentally for possible post-op issues. My thanks to all the April Sleever's for their support, encouragement and sense of community. It has made a real difference for me. I will keep you posted on my post-op experiences. Best to all and save me a place on the loser's bench.[/quote']

Good luck to you and best wishes! Let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able.

Hi All! The surgery went well on the 12th. I have to say the 1st night was rough....the doc gave me morphine for pain ... Only took two doses of 1mil. Was more scared of throwing up than the pain. I developed sinus congestion and ended up dry heaving the second night. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. By last night' date=' I was feeling better. Still having trouble getting to sleep because of the drain but for the most part, I have no pain. Trying to get all of the liquids down. Not hungry at all. Hope everyone else is doing good![/quote']

Sorry to hear it has been a bit rough. Hopefully, from here on out it is smoother! Glad you are out, and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I am scheduled 4/24 with Dr. Ortiz. I am VERY nervous!

Hi everyone! I weighed myself today and I am down 23 lbs since the surgery ( some may have been the 3 day pre op diet ) I had my surgery on April 3. I now weigh 272 from 295 . YAY.....

I feel great. Still off work for another week . I am walking around lots, and enjoying my time off. Still odd little pains here and there. But good. Getting all my protein and water is getting easier every day. Still get tired and like a nap everyday... but feel awesome.