I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!

I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am

A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

Chapstick' date=' toothbrush and gas strips...cell phone and charger.[/quote']

That's all I needed and comfortable drawstring shorts or pants to go home. I brought a book, but with the morphine pca, I did not need it

I'm one week in on the pre-op diet and am down 9lbs. I think day one and two were the worst. Had the EGD done yesterday afternoon. I woke up talking about Bennihannas! HAHA

Question - what did you pack to take to the hospital?

I'm packing right now too. I have chapstick, cellphone charger, brush, toothbrush and paste, pillow, deodorant, panties, slipper socks, and picture of my husband and daughter.

Ewwww that gastro ugi is horrible! Hope you all can tolerate it better than I did

I am one week post op tomorrow, back to work today(desk job) feel ok. What is the deal with my nose? Smells are so intense. Metal; can't stand fork/spoon in my mouth. I'm going to have to carry plastic utensils with me at all times...lol

Ewwww that gastro ugi is horrible! Hope you all can tolerate it better than I did

I second that, and we are told never chug anything and the Dr said to down it.....pain and pure nasty-ness, I didn't know if I was going to vomit from the pain or the gastro stuff. On top op that they wanted me to drink more, I had to say no unless they wanted to clean up a mess so I just had to swallow my spit until they seen some movement. I guess I was really swollen. Ouch/Yuck

Was sleeved yesterday at 11am and had a really rough night. The pain and extreme nausea was almost unbearable. I couldn't even keep down a couple of ice chips.

Today is a little better, but still so very nauseated. The WORST feeling in the world. Have kept down a sf Popsicle and I walked the halls for about 10 minutes.

Looks like I'll have to spend another night though. Can't get my fluids in. :'(

Thank you for sharing. Yesterday' date=' I could eat a lot more than usual. In my emotional eating, took advantage of that. Lesson learned slow down and wait cause felt ill most of last evening. This is only post op day 8 for me.[/quote']

I could definitely go that route, but I think...what if i stretch it and cause a leak? Distract yourself, walk, dance, call someone...don't eat emotionally. Take care Chad. We can do this!

Done Did It!

Was sleeved yesterday at 11am and had a really rough night. The pain and extreme nausea was almost unbearable. I couldn't even keep down a couple of ice chips.

Today is a little better' date=' but still so very nauseated. The WORST feeling in the world. Have kept down a sf Popsicle and I walked the halls for about 10 minutes.

Looks like I'll have to spend another night though. Can't get my fluids in. :'([/quote']

I hope today gets better for you.

Was sleeved yesterday at 11am and had a really rough night. The pain and extreme nausea was almost unbearable. I couldn't even keep down a couple of ice chips.

Today is a little better' date=' but still so very nauseated. The WORST feeling in the world. Have kept down a sf Popsicle and I walked the halls for about 10 minutes.

Looks like I'll have to spend another night though. Can't get my fluids in. :'([/quote']

I had the same expierence !! It was pure hell , I was sleeved 10-9 and I feel great now , hang in there it gets easier !!! Have your nurses give you zofran regularly for nausea ... It gets easier i promise

I had the same expierence !! It was pure hell ' date=' I was sleeved 10-9 and I feel great now , hang in there it gets easier !!! Have your nurses give you zofran regularly for nausea ... It gets easier i promise[/quote']

Thanks for the feedback! I'm at the "why did I do this to myself" stage. My nausea is so extreme that I'm having trouble keeping ANYTHING down.

Ok, I am all of a sudden very hungry, and THAT freaks me out.

Ok' date=' I am all of a sudden very hungry, and THAT freaks me out. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

That's good , I'm hungry too a lot now , i hear a lot of its acid related and will go away as the Prilosec kicks in and your tummy heals ..'I'm hungry all the time and its very annoying

Okay it's finally here I will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 10am praying for no complications and speedy recovery for myself and to my fellow 10/17 sleeve sisters and brothers.

Okay it's finally here I will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 10am praying for no complications and speedy recovery for myself and to my fellow 10/17 sleeve sisters and brothers.

Right back at ya! I go in at 11! See you on the losing side!