Alright my fellow February sleevers! There does not seem to be too many of us currently, but I know more will come along! Please join the February 2013 Sleevers group so that we can keep up with each other!!!

Happy Holidays,

-Liz

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

You are in my prayers. God bless

Good luck and a speedy recovery

Thank you!!!!

You are in my prayers. God bless

Thank you!

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

Good luck and I'm sending prayers your way,,, keep us posted

I had my surgery on the 5th. I'm still in the hospital. Im having an issue w spasms in my throat making it difficult to drink. First day out I took maybe 3 tablespoons of water. Yesterday I got in about 10 ounces. They think w a little more help today I can go home tomorrow morning. I'm scared about going home and being nauseous and.or not getting my fluids in.

Really wish that pain would go away

I had my surgery on the 5th. I'm still in the hospital. Im having an issue w spasms in my throat making it difficult to drink. First day out I took maybe 3 tablespoons of water. Yesterday I got in about 10 ounces. They think w a little more help today I can go home tomorrow morning. I'm scared about going home and being nauseous and.or not getting my fluids in.

Really wish that pain would go away

You're not the only one struggling! I was sleeved on the 6th and am def not gunna be able to go home today at noon like I was scheduled to. I've had 2 leak tests but still can't drink much at all. And I'm on anti-spasm meds. Since surgery I've had 2 sips of apple juice and maybe 10 sips of water total? I take a sip and I can feel it slide down and almost like cramp my stomach? So frustrating. And I started bleeding out of my iv so they had to re-do that. The girl next was sleeved 2 hrs after me and she's practically dancing down the hall she feels so great lol.

I had my surgery on the 5th. I'm still in the hospital. Im having an issue w spasms in my throat making it difficult to drink. First day out I took maybe 3 tablespoons of water. Yesterday I got in about 10 ounces. They think w a little more help today I can go home tomorrow morning. I'm scared about going home and being nauseous and.or not getting my fluids in.

Really wish that pain would go away

im so sorry your not doing well.. is the pain from the hernia? im praying you get better faster.. keep your chin up this to shall pass !!

staceyxicarter and juny----- praying that you are able to overcome these issues quickly, so that you too can be dancing down the halls.

Sending love out to all Feb 7th sleevers--- keep us posted!!

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt, saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt' date=' saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?[/quote']

I totally get it. I don't want to have to come back either. And im afraid to be on my own. I just want to get back to my life.

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt' date=' saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?[/quote']

Go with your instincts girl! If it doesn't feel right or you don't feel ready-- stay one more day. Your cozy bed with be there waiting, but those helpful nurses won't;)

I'm doing good , had the sleeve done on the 7th were about to head home

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt, saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?

Listen to your doctor! He is the one who knows best no matter what the nurses say! Be patient and think calm thoughts.

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt' date=' saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?[/quote']

I understand! After they found the right combo of meds to control pain and nausea, I was in and out of sleep, so I didn't get all my fluids in. So, they're keeping me another night, which, like you said, isn't the worst thing if it means I will stay hydrated. I'm feeling 1000x better now.

I broke down and called the insurance. I was approved. Now maybe my blood pressure will go down.