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

I spoke to the doctors and I'm staying another night. I have been moving around trying to get this horrible gas out. The incision points hurt too. I am trying to eat the clear liquids but it's hard keeping them down. Thanks for all the well wishes.

Honey, I was sleeved May 7th. I learned something valuable very quick...warm liquids go way better than cold. Hot tea worked miracles for me. I know everyone is different, but I learned from everyone's tips. Good luck, I promise it does get better!!!!

Yes, I also found warm liquids went down better than cold liquids. Especially those first few days after surgery.

Yeah - I found that warmer things go down easier. I used to love cold water, but now I warm everything up in my mouth before swallowing!

A few hours out here feel great those of you coming to dr Garcia will be shocked how wonderful the staff are....you don't get this attention in australia or Canada.

I can finally keep liquids down. Yes ladies the warm liquids feel better than cold ones. I'm being discharged this evening. I feel alright. My JP drain is out and the terrible nausea and gas are almost gone. I'm thankful for everyones kind words and encouragement.

My Surgery Was On (May 15th)... Been doing great.. :: good luck to everyone having surgery this month...

P.S: walk 10min every hour, and ask ur Dr. For "GAS" med after surgery, cuz I believe that's the only thing you will really need.. <3!!

I had mine thurs 17th with dr garcia and I am great as well....dont even feel like I had an operation....compared to the band removal this is nothing so far. Good luck to those left in may.

Glenda .... Good to hear from you...glad everything is going great... Enjoy your weekend !

tjmom

Thanks. I am really lucky to have had nothing the matter not even one bit nausea. The ladies were laughing at me at the hospital they thought I was a visitor and not a patient - apparently I was running up and down the hallways. I guess because I Manage a jewellery store I am used to being on my feet 8 hours a day - so my recovery was easy.

I would not have made it this far without this site - makes my day!

Yes, this site has helped me a lot and I feel as prepared as I could be. Tomorrow is the big day at 11am. Trying to decide whether to take my laptop. I don't have a smartphone and staying in touch with family and friends seems like a natural thing to do in between walking and napping.

Hopefully I will be reporting back soon and not feel out of sorts too long after surgery.

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' date=' my life changes May 16th and I'm excited [/quote']

I was in the hospital longer due to a reaction to the anesthesia but I was told the same one day. It depends on how your body takes surgery. Before the sleeve, I had never had surgery before so I had no idea that I would have a bad reaction to the anesthesia. Good luck and keep us updated.

Yes, this site has helped me a lot and I feel as prepared as I could be. Tomorrow is the big day at 11am. Trying to decide whether to take my laptop. I don't have a smartphone and staying in touch with family and friends seems like a natural thing to do in between walking and napping.

Hopefully I will be reporting back soon and not feel out of sorts too long after surgery.

Take the laptop so you can let friends know how you are and TV in most hospitals suck. I was so glad that my brother brought me mine it kept me sane.

Good luck

I had my sleeve on the 17th of May. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. The pain wasn't bad the gas isn't too bad. Still feels like nothing ever happened. I can only eat half a cup of jello so far though. When did everyone start cream of soups? I have lost 9lbs since surgery. Amazing

I can start cream soups on the 24th. I was sleeved 5/16 so first week was just liquids and jello. I can't wait for a yogurt and cream of broccoli!!