I am back full force. I am able to have my surgery next week!!! YAYAY!! The class that is due before surgery, well they my doctor is allowing me to take it one week after my surgery. I was so upset when they told me it was a possiblity that I woul have to reschedule. I prayed about it over this past weekend and made up my mind that if it was meant then it will be. Anyway, how are you all that are being sleeved next week? How are you feeling? Is reality sinking in? Any doubts before next week? How are your pre op diets, has any of you slipped up? ARE U READY FOR THIS NEW CHANGE THAT IS ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE??? Please weigh in and share your thoughts and emotions...

Hi All - Postop from surgery 4/23. Home from hospital today and this is my first post. Still feel like I'm in another world.Also had a surprise hiatal hernia that surgeon said was large and he had to fix that first. Otherwise, all went well. Will post more later.

I just got home from the hospital. Karen you are right, I had my first bowel movement and it took a lot of the gas away. The hospital was wonderful. Now time to make sure I continue to drink and start my protein tomorrow. Good luck everyone

Counting down to sleeve time 7am tomorrow! Good luck to everyone who is having surgery!

Tomorrow is my day. Today was rough on clear liquids only.

What did you drink today? Just to have an idea... I will be on clear liquids sunday!!

The 26th is finally here - in Scotland anyway:) Had pre-op last night and as usual it took two people and several holes in both arms before they could find a vein. Even then they didn't get a lot, so might have do it again today. Check in at hospital at 4.30pm with op at 6.30pm. It's going to be a long day... Best of luck everyone. See you on the other side:-)

46 hours post op and waiting for my doctor to visit and sign my hospital discharge papers. Minimal pain....discomfort when I move. Some nausea but just ask for drugs to help with that. Surgeon told my mom my surgery was "boring"...meaning everything went as planned with no unexpected findings. Can't wait to get home and love on my puppies, shower, and sleep in my own bed/recliner!

Good luck to those April sleevers waiting for survey and speedy recovery to everyone!!!

My surgery was Tuesday and I'm feelin ok. Dr had to fix a hiatal hernia and I think that is what hurts the.most. Glad to be home and unplugged from the IV!

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Hey for all your recently sleeved, congratulations, and happy new year, because your sure gonna feel great this new you brings quest and permanent markers, because before you know it it will be time to get your extra skin removed! Just kidding, everyone doe not have extra skin. I read that it was great to reduce extra skin to scrub your skin to increase blood circulation, reducing sags.

For everyone who has not had thier sleeve, all the nervous ness is so not needed, it is really not a misserable deal. The worst part was the first 5 hours, after that I felt real recovery. The gas pain is under rated by those who talk as if it is not so bad, it was not even heavenly in my pain ratio book! But maybe it was me...Other than the gas pain, the whole deal is hop and a skip on the road to skinnyville. I have lost 23 lbs since March 27th. 2012

What did you drink today? Just to have an idea... I will be on clear liquids sunday!!

I had powerade zero, jello and chicken broth.

I had a successful surgery, last Friday and I am feeling great got my drain removed yesterday, I'm moving around fine no pain just having a hard time sleeping. Good luck everyone with recovery!!!

Good luck to you! Glad to hear that your getting good care! I'm in NC too! Live near Monroe and I am having surgery up in Lake Norman on Thurs.

Hey timeforme!

I am 48 hours post op. I live in Monroe NC and had my surgery at Presby Matthews. Doing really well! I hope ur surgery went well today! Please let us know!

Kaybaby - glad ur surgery went well! YaY!

I left the hospital after 34 hours. I wish I'd have stayed an extra day. However' date=' logistically was better for me to leave earlier. For R&R, calm, relaxing and getting used to the new you, stay as long as u can. Heck, where else can u rest and sleep all day with no one being upset by it?

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I stayed for couple reason first I told my doc upfront I felt safer with a longer stay, stronger pain meds, no worrying about things getting done with house or kids. That and honestly till day three I had a hard time getting out of bed or even in bed, not my stomach but my legs didn't want to lift up onto the bed them self and I had trouble rolling over to get up, but really no worse then child birth. I am starting yogurt tommrow been on isopure with mio, slim fast low carb so yummy, unjury, chicken broth again yummy, and tomato soup with jayrobb unflavored power in it. I have lost five pounds since Monday! I didn't use the compression band around my waist at the hospital but at home it is a must at night. Skirts hide my drain easily and other than sore muscles I am doing well. I went in monday at 6am left we'd 6pm I am so happy

i had my surgery on the 18 with Dr Almanza I feel great my incisions just itch

I went to my post op class and drain removal. My pain is minimal . It was less once the drain was removed. I am still having a hard time getting in 40 grams of protein and the 64 ounces of liquids. I am trying some new drinks to see if that helps. Does any one else have this problem? If I drink to fast my chest and stomach hurts.

I went to my post op class and drain removal. My pain is minimal . It was less once the drain was removed. I am still having a hard time getting in 40 grams of protein and the 64 ounces of liquids. I am trying some new drinks to see if that helps. Does any one else have this problem? If I drink to fast my chest and stomach hurts.

I'm having the same issues. I get my 40 grams of protein from a 20 oz bottle of Isopure drink so it counts toward my liquids too although I haven't been able to get down over 40oz in one 24 hour period. Woulf.love to hear any suggestions to get more liquids in.

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