Hello,

I am relatively new to the site do there may have already been this thread prior so I apologize.

Just wondering of the planned/anticipated novembers?

Sleeve complete. Waiting to go home. It's tough but doable. I feel much, much better today than I did the first two days. Everyone says day 3 is the turn around and it was for me.

I am originally from Baltimore' date=' MD. I have lived in New Zealand for 6+ years now. I am a retired federal employee. I was a clinical social worker in my former life in America. I had a gallbladder surgery in August of 2010. I developed a larger central line hernia that needed repair badly. My research taught me that the hernia could be repaired, but without a massive amount of weight loss, it more than likely would not stay repaired. I am almost 57 yrs. old and I am geneticly loaded for diabetes on both sides of my family. Presently I have a good BP and no diabetes. My cholesterol is borderline. All things considered, I decided now is the hour for the decision to have WLS. I believe the sleeve is right for me. So does my surgeon. I have just returned from hernia repair surgery about 5 weeks ago. I met with the surgeon today post surgery and discussed my next surgery, the gastric sleeve surgery. Being blessed with private health insurance, after working for the U.S. government for 25 yrs., I can have my surgery in the private system of health care here in New Zealand (I am too old for the public medical scheme to cover me here). He has given me the date of November 29th, 2012 for my sleeve surgery. I am axious to get on with it all. It will be my late Thanksgiving day celebration. I may even come to celebrate a 2nd birthday after having my surgery. I want to be well underway to recovery by Christmas time.[/quote']

I am November 29 too!! I start my 2week liquid diet Tomorrow, hope all goes well and no thanksgiving dinner for me either but I am looking forward to something at Christmas or New Years

Hi Everyone. I need help from all of you tha are recently post op. I came home from hospital today. Was sleeved on Monday am and for Monda and Tues. I was so miserable, pain, excrutiating gas etc. Couldn't even suck on ice chips. Now I can sip water only and gas is stilll freaking nuts. I am walking and sitting up but heartburn is off the charts. Is this normal? Will it end? There is no way I can drink protein at this point - dr. said not to worry about it for a few days then go it slow. omg

Hi Everyone. I need help from all of you tha are recently post op. I came home from hospital today. Was sleeved on Monday am and for Monda and Tues. I was so miserable' date=' pain, excrutiating gas etc. Couldn't even suck on ice chips. Now I can sip water only and gas is stilll freaking nuts. I am walking and sitting up but heartburn is off the charts. Is this normal? Will it end? There is no way I can drink protein at this point - dr. said not to worry about it for a few days then go it slow. omg[/quote']

Don't stress yourself out. Every body heals their own way. I was miserable Monday and Tuesday as well. But, each day gets better . I promise. Don't worry about the protein yet. Just stay hydrated, that is the most important thing. Just take small sips all day. The heartburn I believe is normal. My dr sent me home with 2 meds for that. Maybe call your dr and tell them how bad it is? I know it's no fun right now, but I promise, it gets easier :-) Get those fluids in

I am a November sleevester! My surgery is tomorrow, Nov. 15. This has been a very long road and I am so glad to be here. Good luck to all!

I am a November sleevester! My surgery is tomorrow, Nov. 15. This has been a very long road and I am so glad to be here. Good luck to all!

Best of luck to you!!!

Hi Everyone. I need help from all of you tha are recently post op. I came home from hospital today. Was sleeved on Monday am and for Monda and Tues. I was so miserable, pain, excrutiating gas etc. Couldn't even suck on ice chips. Now I can sip water only and gas is stilll freaking nuts. I am walking and sitting up but heartburn is off the charts. Is this normal? Will it end? There is no way I can drink protein at this point - dr. said not to worry about it for a few days then go it slow. omg

Are you taking the tiniest sips ever? I was told that when that happens, try warm fluids.. I wish you well.

6 days till surgery! I'm starting to get really anxious!

6 days till surgery! I'm starting to get really anxious!

Me too! Mixed with a little fear! Fear of ghe unknown!

O yeah! I just asked my doctor's office if I could take my anti-anxiety pills! Gave me the thumbs up! Good Luck!!!

21st here

Sleeved on Nov 6,,,lost from 264 to 249.5 during pre op diet. Was released Fridauy at a weight of 257 current weight as of yesterday 424.7....WHOO HOO!

I was sleeved on the 13th and all went great. I just want to pass along a tip from the OR nurse. The day before, when it's the strict liquid diet, drink until you float so that you will still be hydrated the next day for surgery. It helps when they take blood and put in your IV. Drink all the way up to midnight.

It works. I have terrible rolling veins but i was hydrated enough 12 hours after my cut off that it only took the nurse one shot at the IV.

So, late November sleevers, drink up me hearties yo ho!

Good tip...thx

I was sleeved on the 13th and all went great. I just want to pass along a tip from the OR nurse. The day before' date=' when it's the strict liquid diet, drink until you float so that you will still be hydrated the next day for surgery. It helps when they take blood and put in your IV. Drink all the way up to midnight.

It works. I have terrible rolling veins but i was hydrated enough 12 hours after my cut off that it only took the nurse one shot at the IV.

So, late November sleevers, drink up me hearties yo ho![/quote']

Great advice! Thanks...surgery is scheduled on Monday 11/19...