Hello my name is Sarah. I turned 30 about a month ago and I was hoping to have my surgery the same day. My thought behind that: turning 30 scared the hell out of me and I thought giving myself the gift of health was perfect. Things didn't go as planned because you know, insurance. I have 2 little boys, 8 & 5, that mean the world to me and the reason for my surgery. I want to set a good example for them and be around to meet my grandchildren. I was scheduled for gastric bypass but was really wanting the sleeve. My insurance changed their guidelines on 9/24 and I was approved for the sleeve. Surgery was yesterday, 10/01/12. I am laying in the hospital bed extremely sore and tired. Yet all I can think of is being able to run and play with my kids. I can only imagine how great I'll feel when I drop this extra 100.

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So glad to see you made it! Blessings to you and prayers for a speedy recovery

Were you scared of the surgery at all? PLEASE keep us posted, I am pre-op and need to hear all the truth about this surgery that i can. Would you mind if I added you as a friend?

Were you scared of the surgery at all? PLEASE keep us posted' date=' I am pre-op and need to hear all the truth about this surgery that i can. Would you mind if I added you as a friend?[/quote']

Absolutely you can add me. I was nervous but also very excited. The pain is manageable but soooo thirsty. Can't have anything to drink until my GI is done and my doctor has reviewed.

So glad to see you made it! Blessings to you and prayers for a speedy recovery

Thank you very much!

Congrats! You're on your way to a healthier you!

Glad you are over the surgery portion, hope and pray all goes well in the days and weeks to come. Keep us posted. I am supposed to get sleeved next week but my Cardiologist wants me to have a stress test tomorrow. I am not sure if that will delay my surgery date. I am excited as well. Would like to add you as a friend as well. God bless.

I am now 2 days post op. I have my IV fluids out and am eating. Chicken broth, sugar free jello and a clear protein drink. I am not tolerating plain water very well at all. But I am up and walking. I am pretty sore but should get to go home tomorrow.

I'm so glad your insurance let you have the sleeve! You will love it. Hope you have an easy recovery!

Do you know what the advantage is to adding people as friends? I'm always happy to see when someone has added me, but I always wonder why.

Congrats! Glad you're doing so well. Ever since surgery my drinks have to be ice cold. I was chomping on ice chips in the hospital, only way I could get the water down.

I'm happy for you and wish you a speedy recovery enjoy your babies. Many blessings

I'm so glad your insurance let you have the sleeve! You will love it. Hope you have an easy recovery!

Do you know what the advantage is to adding people as friends? I'm always happy to see when someone has added me' date=' but I always wonder why.[/quote']

So far recovery has been rough. I've been up walking like crazy and following my diet religiously. I'm 4 days post op and managed to go 24 hours without pain meds, not that I'm.not paying for it now. The gas pain is horrible. All of my incisions feel fine except the one where he removed my stomach. I've been told numerous time just get through the 1st month and you'll never regret your decision. I'm very determined to make it work. Have you had the sleeve? If so how long ago? Would you mind giving me some advise on dealing with the first month?

I'm not about the advantages of adding people. Kinda new here myself.

So glad to see you made it! Blessings to you and prayers for a speedy recovery

Thank you very much!

Congrats! You're on your way to a healthier you!

Thank you very much!

Glad you are over the surgery portion' date=' hope and pray all goes well in the days and weeks to come. Keep us posted. I am supposed to get sleeved next week but my Cardiologist wants me to have a stress test tomorrow. I am not sure if that will delay my surgery date. I am excited as well. Would like to add you as a friend as well. God bless.[/quote']

Good luck! How did everything go? When is your surgery scheduled. Thoughts and prayers for you as well.