I am currently 11 days post op. My surgery was on 03/08/2012 with Dr. Nicholson at Forest Park Medical Center. I don't know anyone that has had this procedure, and it would be great to know someone that has recently had the surgery and/or will be having it shortly.

I will be having the Gastric Sleeve on April 2nd 2012. I am 30 and I was 255 before I began the Optifast diet two days ago. I am really excited but nervous. How was the surgery was there alot of pain? Congrats!!!!

Congrats a better me, yes please tell us about your surgical experience. I am having mine in May 10th, in Mexico. Good luck in yours Riley'sMomma LOL I am Crystal'sMom and we never grow out of that name (she is 14 now)

I've never been in a hospital before, therefore this was my first procedure/surgery ever. My pre-op diet was hard at first, but I did get used to it. On the day of surgery, I had to arrive at the hospital at 4:30am. In the surgery holding area, I changed into my gown, and an IV was started. Once the IV was started my family was able to visit with me. I was visited by the Dr., the anesthesiologist, the surgical nurse during that time as well. I remember being wheeled out of the holding area, then waking up in recovery. When I got to my room, I was still pretty out of it, but I remember that my mouth was extremely dry. I wasn't allowed to have anything to drink until the following day. Chapstick came in handy. They did allow me to swish water around in my mouth and spit it out. Not to scare you, but it was the worse pain I have ever felt in my life. The first few days suck, but it gets better. Get up and walk as much as possible. Trust me it helps. I was constipated for about a week and a half after surgery. Now I go about once or twice a day. At about 2 1/2 weeks post-op, I'm in no pain. Just discomfort if I sit or lay for too long. If you have any specific questions, feel free to just ask. I wish you two the best of luck with your surgeries. Keep me posted.

A better Me...Hey!! I had the sleeve with Dr. Nick on April 23rd...so I'm about two weeks out. How are you doing now?? I'm down almost 40lbs all together. I'm still on the liquid diet..soooo looking forward to next week. How about you?

Hi A Better Me - I am not 'NEW' - I had surgery almost two years ago by Dr. Davidson at Forest Park.....I am here to tell you it's the best decision I ever made in my life!!! Good luck to you, you'll love your sleeve!!!

I am currently 11 days post op. My surgery was on 03/08/2012 with Dr. Nicholson at Forest Park Medical Center. I don't know anyone that has had this procedure, and it would be great to know someone that has recently had the surgery and/or will be having it shortly.