Today is my first full day home. I had my surgery Wednesday and couldn't be more happy to be out of the hospital.

Welcome home and to the start of a new and healthier life. I'll get my surgery date on 1-7-12. How are you feeling

A little sore and everyone is correct..the gas bubbles are the worst

It gets better every day just take it easy

Thank you. I just took some pain meds and now laying down for a quick nap...hopefully

I was also sleeved on 12/5. I got home yesterday evening. I was going to go nuts if I had to spend one more night in the hospital. Everything was getting to me. The bed, the smells, the every 2 - 4 hour wake ups for vitals or meds or whatever. No matter who you are, I think we all heal best at home but of course we need the professionals watching us for a matter of time.

Congrats on being home. I know how excited you are. Take it slow and remember to sip sip sip all day long. I drink out of a 1 ounce little cup so I can track how many ounces Im taking in. For me personally, warm liquids go down much much better for me than cold so if you are getting that bad pain at the top of the tummy, try warm liquids, it doesnt seem to hurt me as much.

For the gas pains, make sure to walk and periodically lift your arms over your head. Itll help release trapped gasses. I also use gas-ex strips. I used my first one about an hour ago and it really helped.

Congrats to the both of us! We are on the loser's bench now