Are there any Australian Sleevers out there, Would Love to hear from you.

If the surgeon is the same as mine' date=' I didn't have a leak test. I didn't even have to prove that I could keep fluids down. I had the drip taken out on the 5th day, had a couple of sips of Water and went home. I think the long hospital stay will work to Scotty's advantage if he does have to travel immediately home.[/quote']

Some doctors do a leak test during surgery and not one afterwards. Mine did both. I was glad for third night in hospital, but was ready to get drain out and go home on day 4.

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What was the drain for? Again, didn't have one, was anything coming out of it. I'm a vet nurse and we put drains in abscesses to let all the pus drain out. I really hope yours wasn't like that. They are gross.

What was the drain for? Again' date=' didn't have one, was anything coming out of it. I'm a vet nurse and we put drains in abscesses to let all the pus drain out. I really hope yours wasn't like that. They are gross.[/quote']

I was unlucky, as had a drain in nose for first 2 nights (gross) as well as drip in arm and drain in my tummy for 4 days. 300ml of blood drained out over that time. Doc said it helps reduce swelling and gets rid of excess Fluid. Gross but I felt great by the time I left hospital.

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Hi I was sleeve Monday 3/9 no problem what so eva no pain,gas,dried mouth.I had to ask my Dr if she did do the op.The only thing Im diabetic and my sugars went haywire.I was let home Wednesday morning,bit tender I can keep a fair bit down usually have 2 shakes per day and diet cordial.Had some chicken noodle soup drained of course.

• I know a few of you were chatting with Leila S she was done a few hours before me,I went and saw her the morning I was told I can go poor thing she had a couple of complications I hope she is at her resort at Coolangatta relaxing.
  

Julie

Ahhh thank god You let us know I'm so glad you're ok too and I'll keep you and Lila in my prayers for a speedy recovery!!!

Eeewww. Lol. I did ask. I'm always amazed at the varying techniques used by surgeons, even in aus. How many stab wounds did you have? I had 5 with the biggest and most painful on my right side, between the top of my undies and bottom of my bra, if that makes sense.

Eeewww. Lol. I did ask. I'm always amazed at the varying techniques used by surgeons' date=' even in aus. How many stab wounds did you have? I had 5 with the biggest and most painful on my right side, between the top of my undies and bottom of my bra, if that makes sense.[/quote']

I had 5 in total including drain site. Sorry to gross you out!!

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That's ok. I posted pics of my removed stomach after the surgeon inflated it. I'm sure that grossed a lot of people out, but I thought it was cool

Are you allowed jelly this early when you are still on fluids? I wasn't allowed that until puree stage. Varies from person to person. I have been able to have yoghurt' date=' but haven't really tried other sweets. I have always preferred savory so it wouldn't bother me too much.

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Yup I've been told jelly is totally fine! Not that I'm enjoying it anymore :/

I've got a lovely supportive family and they cooked and strained a beautiful chicken Soup for me so I'm alternating between that, Optifast, watered down Ribena, milked down yogurt and Water. It's only day one of it but I feel pretty good! It's totally bizarre not being hungry!

Oh good! So glad to get an update on Lila! I hope she's doing ok and that the complications aren't too serious!

That's ok. I posted pics of my removed stomach after the surgeon inflated it. I'm sure that grossed a lot of people out' date=' but I thought it was cool [/quote']

I couldn't even look at it! Gross!!

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I have 5 wounds my son said mum it was like u were stabbed 5 times ouch.The Dr also said my stomach was huge.

She said she DVD it will have to see kit.

Julie

Jules 5 little stab wounds is better than getting opened right up.

Hey thanks everyone on the responses. Im getting done in the Mater (yup Oclinic) and live 1 hr North of Newcastle so the distance is a little bit of an issue with leaving the area. Me being me though I am going to go home after release from hospital. I have made a pinky promise with the wife to be on my best behaviour after surgery and not cause too many dramas for her....lol. I have asked for a lil bell though which didnt go down to well lol. Sending off my early release of super papers mon morning express post, hopefully it doesnt take too long to come through then Dr said could get done by end of Novemeber at the latest. So pumped right now......but still hate to wait...lol

Scotty

Question....has anyone flown after surgery? Like around 18 days after? 2 hour flight each way.

Question....has anyone flown after surgery? Like around 18 days after? 2 hour flight each way.

A lot of Americans fly to Mexico and then return home a few days later....

Question....has anyone flown after surgery? Like around 18 days after? 2 hour flight each way.

I can't see why not. I flew to Melbourne at 15 days after. No issues, not that I even thought about it.