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!!

Can anyone tell me when the pain on the left side subsides? It's my largest incision where the stomach is removed that the only complaint I have as far as pain is is considered...

Me too! I'm 9 days postop, you? I can't even roll over in bed without waking up in excrutiating pain on that left side! I am wearing a binder with a washcloth tucked in over that site to give extra pressure-it's the only way I make it through. I am still taking ES Tylenol every 4-6 hours also. I see my MD on Friday-will try to get some insight.

Feel better Tiffani' date=' We're rooting for you[/quote']

Thanks! I'm trying not to cry because I then feel worse but this pain hurts! I'm suppose to go home tomorrow but I don't know if I'll feel up to it! But if they make me go home then I have to,

Tiff I have a lot of mucous in my throat too....my nurses told me I can try and cough it out just hold on to the pillow against your stomach... I cough several times a day to dry and get it out...my nose and throat are beyond dry..I have blood in my nose from it being so dry

Can anyone tell me when the pain on the left side subsides? It's my largest incision where the stomach is removed that the only complaint I have as far as pain is is considered...

I'm one full week out & I don't have any pain in my stomach or the large incision. I don't think I've had any since maybe Sunday so like 4 days out I was good

Praise God I did it! In my room, just walkled aroiund the nurses station no nausea, little pain.just wanted to check in.

Nite nite..the cpocktails r kicking in. Thanks for all the prayeres.

Tiff I have a lot of mucous in my throat too....my nurses told me I can try and cough it out just hold on to the pillow against your stomach... I cough several times a day to dry and get it out...my nose and throat are beyond dry..I have blood in my nose from it being so dry

I have blood in my nose too! The nurse just came in my room, my oxygen level dropped, so she ha me take deep breathes and put the mask on!

Me too! I'm 9 days postop' date=' you? I can't even roll over in bed without waking up in excrutiating pain on that left side! I am wearing a binder with a washcloth tucked in over that site to give extra pressure-it's the only way I make it through. I am still taking ES Tylenol every 4-6 hours also. I see my MD on Friday-will try to get some insight.[/quote']

I hate y'all are feeling so much discomfort. I hope it gets better. How many incisions do y'all hv?

Not much for a US hospital. Wear the hospital gown' date=' better with drains and wounds and such. They give you slipper sock, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, lotion and a comb. I only needed a Robe (cold in the hospital) hairbrush and granny panties. You wear what you came in with at discharge. Bring your cell and charger, a tablet, if you have one, charger too. Heating pad optional (i didn't use mine)

Done Did It![/quote']

And chapstick

Praise God I did it! In my room' date=' just walkled aroiund the nurses station no nausea, little pain.just wanted to check in.

Nite nite..the cpocktails r kicking in. Thanks for all the prayeres.[/quote']

Congratulations!!! Enjoy your rest.....I can't wait till 10/24 gets here and I'm behind the actual surgery.

I'm sorry recovery is rough, try to remember that this too shall pass.... (((Hugs))))) to you both!!

For sure!!! I'm a little nervous about the gas pain since I STILL have it from my lapband surgery....7 yrs ago tomorrow. :*0

Right! Funny u mention that bc I had one of those pains last night and it literally took me to the bed....i took tums, water and movd every direction and I couldnt shake it. It's the absolute worse pain....is that what u experience?

Praise God I did it! In my room' date=' just walkled aroiund the nurses station no nausea, little pain.just wanted to check in.

Nite nite..the cpocktails r kicking in. Thanks for all the prayeres.[/quote']

Very nice....glad all went well. Im less than 12hrs away.

I want to send prayers and a speedy recovery to all my 10/11/12 sleeve buddies! Choc_thicktothin' date=' Holly5.3, gottaloozit, charchar, SCS, MNSleeveGirl, CaliAmber, VNaNa, Gig, suejersey, Neta912 and wanna. We have a rocking date and we are going to ROCK this! Please keep me posted on your recovery. See you guys on the losers bench!

My verse for each of you. Isaiah 41:10[/quote']

I an finally in bed from doing all my preparation for surgery that is scheduled in less than 8 hours...I'm super excited with emotions ask over the place. I know "Greater is HE within me than he that is of the world"...

Oct 11, 2012, let get it done and meet the others on the other side of the loser's bench!! ((hugs)) and prayers for us all!!

Good Luck!!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Hey, hey! Today's that day....Getn my baby ready for school and then we're headed to the hospital. I have to be there by 9a. I excited and now getn a lil anxious.

To all my Octosleevers b4 today, again-great job and speedy recovery! To my Octosleevers aftr today-Hang in there...it'll be here quickr than u can imagine.

10.11.12 =)

To my SleevnTwins-Let's get it done! I'll b checkn n evry step.