Hi, my name is Jennifer I am getting sleeved today actually and very nervous. I have been reading different blogs on this site prior to my decision to have the surgery which helped me make the final decision to go through with it. I started struggling with my weight after having my first child over 22 years ago but really hit my highest in the last four years. I suffered from depression from it and now beginning to have health problems due to the weight gain, so I need to do something that will help me get my health back on track. I think as many others I tried every diet you could think of and I was going to the gym, but nothing was working. I am ready for a fresh start and I am confident this time I will finally be able to succeed. I have a great support system and I have been doing a lot of research to try and prepare myself as much as possible. I am very nervous about surgery I must admit, but I have to look at it as a means to an end.

Best of luck on a safe surgery and speedy recovery

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great. And just remember, if you start getting down.....remember what you did it for and that it will get better. The first few weeks are the toughest.

Thank you all, on my way to the hospital trying to stay calm! Excited and terrified all at the same time.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Two days post-op, I am still very sore and in a lot of pain. the gas pain is awful, I have the gas x strips, but they do not seem to help much. I hope I feel much better by tomorrow!

Two days post-op' date=' I am still very sore and in a lot of pain. the gas pain is awful, I have the gas x strips, but they do not seem to help much. I hope I feel much better by tomorrow![/quote']

Walking helps dislodge the gas. Even if you aren't worried about blood clots, you should walk around the house to help you with gas.

Hi there! I just wanted to thank you all for your support and feedback and give you an update. After a few rough days I am feeling better then ever and down 10 pounds already. Walking definitely is the thing to do, it is the one thing that gets that pain to subside faster and hot showers! I feel so much better today, I have my first pre-op appointment with my surgeon tomorrow morning, I will keep everyone posted on my progress. I will start a different blog for my journey, looking forward to my new healthy life ahead and making new friends that can relate to my situation! God Bless and Happy New Year!