I had surgery 10/22 (Monday). I slept most of the morning then focused on walking about 20 min. By the end of my laps I was ready to sleep again. I was discharged Tuesday at noon and have been focusing on sleep/sip/walk. I have not taken any of the heavy pain meds and even the gas isn't bad

Awesome! !.Congrats!..so you were In the hospital over night ?..any suggestions to prepare!?

Yay! Good job Donny I'm happy to hear this (I'n still pre op) congrats on the healthier you!

That is great to hear, glad you are doing okay. Keep us posted on your recovery!

I wish you have a speedy recovery!!

Good to hear. Glad its going well

_{Way to go Donny. It's all down hill from here on out....the scale I mean. Best of luck. There's not that many of us guys here....we have to root for each other.}

That's all good Donny.

Thanks everyone!

As far as prepping goes I followed the recommendations from people on the forms and did not use any of it! Was too tired to mess with my phone or laptop. They gave me a lip moisturizer so I didn't use my stuff. I brought gas x but found out walking was just as effective. But I never had the sharp pains people talk about. I am finding it hard to sleep for more then 3 hrs at a time so I take a few laps around my house, sip on some Water and go back to bed. I was cleared for Protein shakes right away but I am not using them cuz it's hard enough for me to get my water in right now. I'm more worried about dehydration then protein right now

Thanks everyone!

As far as prepping goes I followed the recommendations from people on the forms and did not use any of it! Was too tired to mess with my phone or laptop. They gave me a lip moisturizer so I didn't use my stuff. I brought gas x but found out walking was just as effective. But I never had the sharp pains people talk about. I am finding it hard to sleep for more then 3 hrs at a time so I take a few laps around my house, sip on some Water and go back to bed. I was cleared for Protein shakes right away but I am not using them cuz it's hard enough for me to get my water in right now. I'm more worried about dehydration then protein right now

Congrats Donny!!! I know you is glad its over finally! Now your journey to a healthy you begins. I hope you feel like getting the fluids down soon. Thanks for posting. Keep us updated!

Congrats Donny. You are doing great. I also focused on one thing at a time, first water which took me a week or two, then I focused on meds and vitamins, then I worked on meeting my protein goals. Best of luck to you!!

Congratulations!! Very good to hear for those of us whose surgery is fast approaching.

May every step be as smooth!

_{Way to go Donny. It's all down hill from here on out....the scale I mean. Best of luck. There's not that many of us guys here....we have to root for each other.}

I appreciate it! Your right, you don't see very many guys on these boards! I'm looking forward to the scale moving! Now if I could only tolerate sweet drinks I'd be awesome! No propel, crystal light, or Popsicles for this guy yet

Congrats!!! I totally agree with finding it hard at first to get your liquids in. Your Protein shakes do count towards your 64 oz liquid goal. But whatever works best for you to stay hydrated is great.

I too didn't have much gas pain...just the big incision bothered me. It sounds like your recovery is going great...keep up the good work and get a lot of rest.

Congrats on getting sleeved.

Happy for you. Take care of yourself.