My surgery is May 15th. Start the pre op liquid diet Sunday...how are all the Mays holding up? I am doing ok...staying as busy as I can to pass the time. How is everyone else? Post and pre-op???

I live in Beaumont Katyb!!

My mom actually lives in Silsbee, but no one has ever heard of that place, so it's easier to say Beaumont!

Sounds like everyone's doing well! I was sleeved on the 1st as well. And sounds a lot like katy's story. That liquid loritab was awesome stuff! They sent me home with demerol pills which were good too. I am slighlty worried about the bowel movement issue. THey said i should have had one on day 2.... but that was yesterday and still nothing. Anyone else have this problem??

I know exactly where Silsbee is!!

Everyone seems to be doing great. Just met with the dietation today, but she told me I can have a meal, since I am diabetic. I ate one the minute I got home and cherished every carrot, bean and other goodies. I am getting over my nervousness, because so many people have said this is the best decision of their life. I slept through the night. When you did your upper GI did they take you on a ride?

I started my pre-op dieet on the 1st. I had some tough days' date=' but I'm feel pretty good now.

I feel very busy right now. I've got all my usual stuff, plus a stack of pre-op appointments and this and that. That's good. Being busy means I spend less time worrying. [/quote']

Anyone having sleeve done at morristown hospital?

I was sleeved on may first and aside from soreness, I feel great! The drain is bothering me but I really feel good !!!

Day 5 of pre op diet! Today was good; I also took an apatite suppressant; because I work in a bakery! And yesturday day I almost couldn't take it; on top of being tired and off some of my medicine; I was a basket case; but making sure I could take them today I feel 10 times better; 6 more days till the big day! I know I can; I know I can; I know I can; DO THIS!

I was sleeved on may first and aside from soreness' date=' I feel great! The drain is bothering me but I really feel good !!![/quote']

I was sleeved on May 1st aswell but don't know anything about a drain, what is it like and why do you have it

I have 13 more days!! Surgery is May 17th! I start my Pre-op on Monday. It's 2 protein shakes & lean cuisine for dinner with sf Popsicles, etc. I am beyond excited! This is everything to me - I'm refinancing my home to have this. I'm convinced this surgery is going to save my life! I wish my insurance would have covered it, but oh well. I'm so glad to hear you're all doing well! My day is coming!

I am totally watching the clock lol and calendar. I try not to but it's hard not too. I just want my day to be hear right now. I start my pre op diet officially on the 15th but I am aiming for the 12th!!!

16 days until take off!!!

I was sleeved on May 1st aswell but don't know anything about a drain, what is it like and why do you have it

I don't have a drain either. I have read that some doctors put a drain in. Anyone know why some do and some don't??

Day 5 of pre op diet! Today was good; I also took an apatite suppressant; because I work in a bakery! And yesturday day I almost couldn't take it; on top of being tired and off some of my medicine; I was a basket case; but making sure I could take them today I feel 10 times better; 6 more days till the big day! I know I can; I know I can; I know I can; DO THIS!

God bless you, working in a bakery & having to do pre-op diet! lol I would be a mess in there trying to 'diet'! Good luck to you & thinking of you!!

I heard Dr Kelly used to do a drain, but no longer does a drain. I am kind of happy I am not getting a drain!

I think it is just personal preference. Some Drs like it to see if there is a leak. I know Dr Kelly does at least one leak test after surgery & heard he may do 2 during surgery too. So maybe he feels that is enough I guess?

I have 13 more days!! Surgery is May 17th! I start my Pre-op on Monday. It's 2 Protein shakes & lean cuisine for dinner with sf Popsicles, etc. I am beyond excited! This is everything to me - I'm refinancing my home to have this. I'm convinced this surgery is going to save my life! I wish my insurance would have covered it, but oh well. I'm so glad to hear you're all doing well! My day is coming!

The lean cuisine's are GREAT! I used those for my pre-op diet too. I haven't found one that i didn't like. THey are filling and very tasty!!I I'm on Day 4 after surgery and feeling really good. I could actually sleep on my side last night. About to go walking again. Still not the least bit hungry and haven't had any solid food for a week! Dr. also found a hiatal hernia (apparently a nice one) and repaired it.... so, I got a 2 for 1 deal!!

The head hunger is not bad now when I'm not hungry. I watched my son eat a piece of pizza last night. For a split second I wanted to take a huge bite, chew it, and then spit it out. But my husband talked me out of it! Told me that it wasn't that great.... tasted like cardboard. Hey, I love cardboard! HAHAHA

I'm off most of the pain meds now.... just taking them at night to get a full night's sleep. And, i'm having a 1/2 cup of black coffee right now. Tastes like the best coffee in the world! Oh, and I was 6 lbs up from before surgery (prob from all the fluids by IV), and today i'm 2 pounds down from pre-surgery! So, I drink drink drink and it gets easier!

Hope you all are doing well!

Congrats!!! So excited for you!!