It is finally here! 1/2/13 is the day! I am prepared mentally for a rough couple of days, because I know everyday after that will be just a little bit better, and on the road to healthy and fit!

I am busy packing a bag tonight, and getting ready to shower with my special soap. Going to bed early tonight, because I have to be at the hospital by 6am.

Any last advice? Things I should bring to the hospital with me?

This forum is great, thanks for sharing all your experiences and advice. It is nice to know you are not alone in this journey. You can have a ton of support from friends and family, but having someone, lots of someones understand just what you are going through is great support.

Wish me luck!

So today is one week post op! I feel fantastic! I can't wait to watch this weigh melt off. I got my drain tube removed yesterday in the surgeons office as out patient, and it was a breeze. So if anyone goes home with one and needs to go a wk later to have it removed.. its a breeze. 2 days in a row I have consumed at least 90 plus grams of protein a day amd have reached the minimum of 48 oz of fluids.. striving for the 64. I am headed upstairs in a few minutes to walk on the treadmill for no set amount of time, just going to walk for a bit til I feel I should stop and then have my 1 of 2 protein shakes today. I had 2 oz of cottage cheese for breakfast this morning. And I'm thinking about a couple oz of mashed potatoes for dinner.. havnt quite been able to do 3 meals a day yet.. I'm sure that will come in time. Getting all the vitamins in has been a little difficult also, but that too should get better with time. I'm not stressing.. I'm excited that I'm on the other side, and that I feel so awesome just one week out !

Your info makes me feel much better. I'm only 3 days post op and feel really sore and weak! I have been taking my pain meds but am having a hard time w vitamins and fluid. I just had a Popsicle and I have to eat it really slow or it hurts! At least that counts for 3 oz. I've had 4 oz of water but I feel like when I swallow I get a big gas bubble!! I need to try those gas strips and see if they make a difference. My tummy is still so bloated, but I didn't have a drain. I did have an onq pain ball that helped w incisional pain but I took that out today and didn't even feel it!!

I wish could fast forward 6 months or heck even a week!!! I know it will get better. I'm praying for my fellow sleevers!!

So today is one week post op! I feel fantastic! I can't wait to watch this weigh melt off. I got my drain tube removed yesterday in the surgeons office as out patient, and it was a breeze. So if anyone goes home with one and needs to go a wk later to have it removed.. its a breeze. 2 days in a row I have consumed at least 90 plus grams of Protein a day amd have reached the minimum of 48 oz of fluids.. striving for the 64. I am headed upstairs in a few minutes to walk on the treadmill for no set amount of time, just going to walk for a bit til I feel I should stop and then have my 1 of 2 protein shakes today. I had 2 oz of cottage cheese for breakfast this morning. And I'm thinking about a couple oz of mashed potatoes for dinner.. havnt quite been able to do 3 meals a day yet.. I'm sure that will come in time. Getting all the Vitamins in has been a little difficult also, but that too should get better with time. I'm not stressing.. I'm excited that I'm on the other side, and that I feel so awesome just one week out !

Sounds like you are doing great. I was sleeved 12/27 and am not allowed to have cottage cheese and mashies yet. Having a light lemon yogurt right now. Yum !

Hope you enjoy a great recovery.

Rinrocks1... it gets much better after today, I promise. Gas strips makes a world of difference.. you are probably real tired because ur intake is still real low. Id you can manage to only get 1 3 oz protein bullet down in a day, you will feel the difference in your energy level. I do two 8 oz shakes with dutch chocolate protein powder that is 53 grams of protein per scoop. That gives me more than my required amount for the day.. and it is usually the first thing I start with, and I sip on that all of 5 or 6 hours. And the remainder of the day I try to get in one meal, and get as much fluid as I can... its working, I don't know my weight loss total yet, but I already see a difference in my size

Keep up the good work, in a few days you should feel fantastic!