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!!

Me too Chris! I am so excited' date=' nervous, anxious, scared, happy, and terrified! I am so nervous about 2 weeks worth of protein shakes![/quote']

U can do it! I just finished my liquid diet and I'm down 18lbs.

This is my second day at home after surgery on Monday. The gas pains yesterday were terrible, but I took two 45 min or so walks outside as well as some inside and I feel much, much better today. The bloated feeling is down. I have started drinking in 3 oz plastic mouthwash cups which helps me remember to slow down with sips. Harder than I thought. Pain wise much improved. Took one dose of liquid lortab and a gas x strip today. I am not very tired yet. Glad I have two weeks off. Today I swallow my meds slowly. I do have prevacid, another capsule and two b/p pills. My surgeon said ok, but I am still worried. Prevacid meltaways are $600 a month. So, no thank you.

I am attracted to some foods post op that I have no business thinking about. Starting to see what head hunger is post op is all about.

At this point, looking at fluid intake, some exercise and a lot of rest.

Happy to be on the other side.

I am 5 lbs down since Monday.

I'm just 6 hours away from setting off for the hospital. Tomorrow is D Day. Or Sleeve Day. I'm planning on staying awake tonight as I don't fancy getting up at 4am. I can sleep all weekend! I'm starting to wonder if they'll put mine off because I've been hit by a cold. It's not full on yet but it's trying. I'm doing what I can to nip it in the bud but I think I'm fighting a losing battle. All I can think is sneezing is gonna hurt like hell over the next few days!

Where in NJ do u live

I'm in Cumberland County.

Im sleeved!!! In pain and groggy but imma be fine

Yayyyy. You did it! Yes you will be fine.

Did anyone look into dr Garcia credentials?

I had my surgery on Tues was in god awful pain tues and we'd and nausea threw up a ton in the hospital and that really hurts bc your stomach spasms . Has to stay an extra day bc I could not get any fluid down , got home today and feel soooooo much better !!! Still hurts of course but nothing like the last few days

Got back from my CT scan haven't heard anything yet, I have a 101 fever sight hbp and nauseated I asked for pain meds still nothing I wanna sleep

Got back from my CT scan haven't heard anything yet' date=' I have a 101 fever sight hbp and nauseated I asked for pain meds still nothing I wanna sleep [/quote']

Oh no! I hope everything is okay & you feel better soon. Keep us posted.

Hey guys! I'm doing so good! I was sleeved on oct.3 I would say the first 3 days are rough but today I actually went to the mall & went shopping for about 2 hours. Now my back was hurting pretty bad but my stomach doesn't. I even took a bath last night & tonight. Just Water right under my belly button but it felt so nice! Wasn't hard to get out either... There is no pain or discomfort in my stomach anymore. Protein is so hard getting in! Water isn't that bad. Any advice on protein? Or things to eat?

Try the special k water. That has protein in it.

Oh no! I hope everything is okay & you feel better soon. Keep us posted.

Let us know when you get your results !!! Praying for you

Just wanted to check in with you all. I was sleeved on Oct 9th. I was extremely nervous headed into it and was pretty much wandering around with all kinds of scattered thoughts running through my head. The surgery itself went great and the surgeon even told my husband I would most likely go home the following day. However, I learned that I don't tolerate pain well at all and had a miserable first night. When the surgeon's RN came in the following morning, I was in tears telling him this was the biggest mistake of my life. He was truly wonderful with me and shared his personal WLS journey and the emotions that come with it. By the middle of my second post op day I was up walking the halls and sipping chicken broth. I came home today. The pain is still pretty bad but I am controlling it with the meds. My new tummy gurgles a lot! Anyone else have this new feature? I hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for reading my post.

Just wanted to check in with you all. I was sleeved on Oct 9th. I was extremely nervous headed into it and was pretty much wandering around with all kinds of scattered thoughts running through my head. The surgery itself went great and the surgeon even told my husband I would most likely go home the following day. However' date=' I learned that I don't tolerate pain well at all and had a miserable first night. When the surgeon's RN came in the following morning, I was in tears telling him this was the biggest mistake of my life. He was truly wonderful with me and shared his personal WLS journey and the emotions that come with it. By the middle of my second post op day I was up walking the halls and sipping chicken broth. I came home today. The pain is still pretty bad but I am controlling it with the meds. My new tummy gurgles a lot! Anyone else have this new feature? I hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for reading my post.[/quote']

I was sleeved 10-9 too and just came home , i was thinking the same thing at the hospital the pain was so bad , the spasms and nausea a about drove me crazy !!! My tummy gurgles ALL the time too ,

Well bad news, no sleeve for me now or ever! No bypass either. My band had eroded into my stomach. Took 2 hours to get out. Dr had to call in a gastro specialist to help. I'm very upset right now. But the doctor said he saved my life. I know all things work together for those who love The Lord. I hate I will never be part of the losers bench. Much success to all you guys. I have enjoyed getting to know you all.

Well bad news' date=' no sleeve for me now or ever! No bypass either. My band had eroded into my stomach. Took 2 hours to get out. Dr had to call in a gastro specialist to help. I'm very upset right now. But the doctor said he saved my life. I know all things work together for those who love The Lord. I hate I will never be part of the losers bench. Much success to all you guys. I have enjoyed getting to know you all.[/quote']

This is so sad for you. I want to send you my prayers and blessings for a speedy recovery. And the strength and fortitude to be able to do this without the sleeve. And maybe through some grace, later on, your wls will be possible. Keep the faith