Hi all ! I'm being sleeved August 8th, 2012 by Dr Morris Washington in Myrtle Beach SC. Is there any other august sleevers on here?

I'm 27 (almost) ---about 100-130 to lose.

Post op – Summary surgery – August 10 – Dr Alvarez Piedras Negras , MX (near Eagle Pass TX).

So Surgery went fine – I was second surgery at 10:15 am – I had an IV in and they asked me to slide over to the gurney and that was the last thing I remember until I woke up after surgery at 4:30 pm. Dr. Alvarez performed a VSG and repaired a hiatal hernia. I went alone. So Dr Alvarez called my wife at 11:45 am after my surgery and explained everything to her and told her I would call her after I woke up.

When I woke up at 4:30pm I was not in pain at all – I know they gave me pain killer medicine. I was able to walk and use the restroom. I called my wife and spoke to her for 10 minutes. I did walk a little up and down the hospital hallways. Then I just rested in bed and Jessica the main nurse came and checked on me often. The other nurses came in every few hours and put acid blocker and pain medicine into my IV – I did not feel these just some cool sensation going into my veins at the IV site. I was able to sleep all night with the nurses coming in every 2hours to check on me and re administers pain and acid blocker into IV.

Day2 - The next day was all about walking and sucking on ice chips. I was able to tolerate the ice chips. I was not able to tolerate the warm water test. I got nauseas when I sipped the warm water and had a quick incident of dry heaves. I also want to note that Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Gabe came in and visited me at least 3 times after the surgery – same day as my surgery. I saw them again 3 times day after the surgery. I did have pain right below or under my ribcage area across my body and both my shoulders hurt. The Dr. told me that the ribcage area pain was related to my hiatal hernia repair. And the shoulder pain was related to gas buildup left over from surgery. He gave me pain medicine that day and in the evening to help deal with it.

Day 3 – was discharge day – I woke up around 6:10 am and I was asked to sip on grape juice – it was in a small 6oz box with a straw. I walked and sipped and finished the juice in 1-½ hours. I was happy I was able to do that. I had not had any reflux or nauseas feeling during the whole experience. (With exception of the warm water test). Overall experience not bad at all. I felt comfortable – I knew I had surgery but not a lot of pain.

I was transported to the hotel in San Antonio and that went fine – the 2 hour ride was bumpy and I burped a lot but not much pain. I went into my hotel room and took a pain medicine – shoulders still hurt a bit. I slept for 1 ½ and then got up and walked and sipped gatorade for a while and then went out to a restaurant I got soup. All this time again I was able to keep liquids down and no reflux or nauseas feeling.

I took another pain medicine and went to bed at 10pm. Day 4 - I went to airport and flew home. Arrived home around 2pm – still feeling fine. Day 5 – sipping crystal light with a scoop of unjury unflavored protein powder. Slight headache going on.

Since I went alone - Jessica - Dr. A nurses was awesome in helping me with everything I needed. I was very grateful for that.

Daddyfat2thin

Today at work a coworker asked if I was losing weight!!! YAY!!! I know it's so frustrating when you are bigger and you lose 5' date=' 10, 15, 20 lbs and no one notices because you're so big! Well, someone noticed!!! [/quote']

I think your cone head looks slimmer already darling!

Thank you for that detailed note about your experience daddy (ok that sounds funny lol). I'm due next week and reading accounts of what folks are going through is helpful. I'm glad you are doing well....but find some liquid tyelonel for that headache! (at least that's what my doc suggests).

My surgery was on August 7 and I am doing good so far! I just found this forum and I see a lot of great information.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner. The wifi in my room has been sluggish. I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Alvarez. I went second. Went in around 11-ish am. Apparently I said the same thing to Jessica as everyone else, "Did he do the surgery?" I woke up in no pain, just groggy. I am resting, walking, melting ice chps in my mouth. Who knew they could be so good. I will post more later. Everything went exactly as all you veterans have said.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner. The wifi in my room has been sluggish. I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Alvarez. I went second. Went in around 11-ish am. Apparently I said the same thing to Jessica as everyone else, "Did he do the surgery?" I woke up in no pain, just groggy. I am resting, walking, melting ice chps in my mouth. Who knew they could be so good. I will post more later. Everything went exactly as all you veterans have said.

So glad to hear Mom, He is just amazing. I hope you have continued success in your recovery. Actually I am sure you will. lol. Tell Klyn Hi from all us. Do we have an update on her yet?

My surgery was on August 7 and I am doing good so far! I just found this forum and I see a lot of great information.

Welcome to the boards Dixi and glad you found us also. This forum is full of great information and if you cant find your answers in a search, dont hesitate to ask your questions as many people will try to answer if they can. Best of luck in your journey and continued success with your recovery.

I am scheduled for8/27 in nj Thanks to all of you for sharing

Same day as me! Good luck! Its right around the corner!!

Post op – Summary surgery – August 10 – Dr Alvarez Piedras Negras , MX (near Eagle Pass TX).

So Surgery went fine – I was second surgery at 10:15 am – I had an IV in and they asked me to slide over to the gurney and that was the last thing I remember until I woke up after surgery at 4:30 pm. Dr. Alvarez performed a VSG and repaired a hiatal hernia. I went alone. So Dr Alvarez called my wife at 11:45 am after my surgery and explained everything to her and told her I would call her after I woke up.

When I woke up at 4:30pm I was not in pain at all – I know they gave me pain killer medicine. I was able to walk and use the restroom. I called my wife and spoke to her for 10 minutes. I did walk a little up and down the hospital hallways. Then I just rested in bed and Jessica the main nurse came and checked on me often. The other nurses came in every few hours and put acid blocker and pain medicine into my IV – I did not feel these just some cool sensation going into my veins at the IV site. I was able to sleep all night with the nurses coming in every 2hours to check on me and re administers pain and acid blocker into IV.

Day2 - The next day was all about walking and sucking on ice chips. I was able to tolerate the ice chips. I was not able to tolerate the warm water test. I got nauseas when I sipped the warm water and had a quick incident of dry heaves. I also want to note that Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Gabe came in and visited me at least 3 times after the surgery – same day as my surgery. I saw them again 3 times day after the surgery. I did have pain right below or under my ribcage area across my body and both my shoulders hurt. The Dr. told me that the ribcage area pain was related to my hiatal hernia repair. And the shoulder pain was related to gas buildup left over from surgery. He gave me pain medicine that day and in the evening to help deal with it.

Day 3 – was discharge day – I woke up around 6:10 am and I was asked to sip on grape juice – it was in a small 6oz box with a straw. I walked and sipped and finished the juice in 1-½ hours. I was happy I was able to do that. I had not had any reflux or nauseas feeling during the whole experience. (With exception of the warm water test). Overall experience not bad at all. I felt comfortable – I knew I had surgery but not a lot of pain.

I was transported to the hotel in San Antonio and that went fine – the 2 hour ride was bumpy and I burped a lot but not much pain. I went into my hotel room and took a pain medicine – shoulders still hurt a bit. I slept for 1 ½ and then got up and walked and sipped gatorade for a while and then went out to a restaurant I got soup. All this time again I was able to keep liquids down and no reflux or nauseas feeling.

I took another pain medicine and went to bed at 10pm. Day 4 - I went to airport and flew home. Arrived home around 2pm – still feeling fine. Day 5 – sipping crystal light with a scoop of unjury unflavored protein powder. Slight headache going on.

Since I went alone - Jessica - Dr. A nurses was awesome in helping me with everything I needed. I was very grateful for that.

Daddyfat2thin

Thank you for the DETAIL!! I love it.. I will also be going to Dr. A alone in 2 weeks and its nice to see you that the Dr himself will reach out to my family. You sound like you are doing great... keep it up!!!

My surgery was on August 7 and I am doing good so far! I just found this forum and I see a lot of great information.

Welcome! We have a really great group here. Hope that you enjoy it too.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner. The wifi in my room has been sluggish. I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Alvarez. I went second. Went in around 11-ish am. Apparently I said the same thing to Jessica as everyone else, "Did he do the surgery?" I woke up in no pain, just groggy. I am resting, walking, melting ice chps in my mouth. Who knew they could be so good. I will post more later. Everything went exactly as all you veterans have said.

Good to hear from you! Glad things are going well for you today. I told my hubby this was by far the easiest surgery I have ever experienced. I feel better everyday and you will too! Glad you are now on the losers bench!!

Does anyone know how soon after surgery you can drink coffee?! I am a diet sodaholic but am planning to switch to coffee when it is okay to drink....boy is it hard to function without caffeine!

So glad that those of you who had surgery seem to be doing well!!

Day 9 of my pre-op and I've lost 10lbs so far!!! I am feeling great and I am so grateful to have such great parents and co-workers that are being supportive. I get surgery this Friday and I can't wait. I am so excited to have found this website so that we can share this experience together. Good luck to all you August sleevers!!

Hey everyone who else is on my fitness pal?? Be my friend' date=' MamaMelly83.[/quote']

I just sent you a friend request

I added myself to Aug. 28.

Thanks, Kim

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