Im A May Sleever!

[ChristinaRose 26]

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for May 1st in Charleston, SC. So good to meet fellow May Sleevers!

[leesakake 10]

Has anyone started stocking up on things? I bought 3cs of Protein shakes I still need to get the Vitamins. I have a few cans of Soup, lots of sugar free Jello, ice pops, oatmeal, farina, just the Vitamins I need to find and I guess a powder Protein. And gas x Any suggestions?

I will be in the Hosp 2 nights I have 2 daughter ages 7&9 I will need to prep all their things. Clothes etc. my husband will help out but I like to have it all set.

My dr said I can drive about a week after, and wants my up walking immed after surg

I have been attending the support groups the past few months just to meets others that have done this and get suggestions and thoughts

Someone suggested getting medicine cups from the hospital since Rey are 2 oz in size. To help you see what your consuming

[NJsharon 119]

Waving "hi" to leesakake!

I too am having my surgery May 10th, but with Dr Kelly in Mexico. I am a little nervous, but more excited to just get this done now!

I will have 2 days in the hospital, then 2 days in a hotel by the hospital.

I bought some sample packs from stores online so I can try some different Protein shakes & see what I like.

Also bought a 24 pack of Gatorade G2.

Bought my Gas-X strips (that I will give some to you Lisa!), a heat pad & a new nightgown (moo moo style! LOL).

I will start my 2 week pre-op diet on April 27th too... eating healthy, low sugar, low sodium, small portions etc.

Then 3 days before I do liquid only diet.

[NJsharon 119]

Someone suggested getting medicine cups from the hospital since Rey are 2 oz in size. To help you see what your consuming

I was thinking of doing that.

I did buy a big ol' sippy cup. It is like 64oz, as I have to drink at least 3.5 liters a day of liquid for my pre-op 3 day liquid diet.

But for post-op it may be useful to have the tiny medicine cup to sip from!

[change 22]

I am getting sleeved in Ridgewood, NJ on May 15th!!! Can't Wait!

[BeautyVGSJourney 99]

Anyone else going to have their sleeve in May? I'm excited and now the nervousness has set in. I am reading a few posts that people are in the hospital for like 3 days. My dr said I would only be in the hospital one day. And that I would walk the same day as my surgery.... Is this something they tell everyone or should I plan on more than one day there? Either way, my life changes May 16th and I'm excited

My surgery will be May 10th in Tijuana Mexico with dr. Ponce de leon. I will be staying in the hospital two nights post op and then two more at a nearby hospital. The length of hospital stay is anywhere from 1-3 days with most surgeons, its more about the surgeons and the patient comfort with how the patient is doing and if they rather have someone watch them closely longer. Things can always go wrong with the surgery and you might end up being there longer but for most cases is between one to three days hospitalization, this also varies depending on co-morbidities, BMI and other things. Everyone should walk the same day as soon as possible after surgery, the main reason for that is to prevent blood clots and get rid of the gas that they put in you for the surgery. I just made a youtube video talking about blood clots that you might find interesting. Best of luck!

[NewLife2 6]

May 30th in Bronxville, New York!!!!

[Sandra_Baby87 56]

My surgery is May 10th...mexican mother day =]

its with Dr. Pham @ Saint Josephs Hospital in Orange, CA

im starting my liquid diet a week earlier than i have to so i can drop some extra. so im starting my Liquid Protein diet this thursday the 19th. kinda nervous...3 weeks!!

best of luck to you all!!

[NJsharon 119]

Never realized May 10th was Mexican mothers day! How cool for me to have my surgery that day in MX then!

My mothers day gift to myself, a new start on life.

[leesakake 10]

I started spring cleaning today I just want to throw all my fat clothes away LOL i cant wait to wear my smaller clothes my closet has sizes that range from 12 to 22....

Shanon I wil give you a copy of my pre op diet if you want let me know I can email it to you (or anyone eles that wants it)

its not a bad diet for only 2 weeks its yogurt fruit not just liquid...

[leesakake 10]

how do i add my ticker?

[leesakake 10]

oh LOL got it

[leesakake 10]

anyone considering getting a medical alert Bracelet I am going to get one

• YOUR NAME

• GASTRIC BAND (what you have ex:sleeve)

• NO BLIND NG TUBE/SCOPES

• NO NSAIDS

• NO SUGARS

• YOUR SURGEONS NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER

[ChristinaRose 26]

A medical alert Bracelet is an awesome idea. Thanks for suggesting!

[ElegantThumbs 6]

I'm using dr almanza.

Hi Miranda, I'm having my surgery with Dr. Almanza on the 22nd of May. See you down there!