I'm set up for February 4th. Seems like forever away. People keep telling me, "oh don't worry". It bugs me cause I'm not worried. What seems to keep popping in my head is, am I doing the right thing.

I would like to here what others are thinking, going through.

My Doctors plan is two days preop clear liquid, not 10 like I've been reading on here. Anyone else similar?

Thanks,

Kimo

I'm feeling pretty good. I just told my hubby about a coach purse too. He laughed! Huh!! Imagine that!!!! You're funny poetikjay!!!

That's great Congrats!

The coach purse I agree. I love them too.

Diva time.

Sleeved today!! I have to admit I am feeling great when I woke up OMG the pain from gas almost made me pass out.. They told me I have to walk to get the gas out and walking I did! I am so excited and ready to begin this journey...

FEB 6TH SLEEVERS TELL US HOW YOUR DAY WENT!!!!

Congrats. You give me encouragement my date is 2/27!

Wishing you a speedy Recovery.

Blessings

Jdoll I finally found protein shakes I can tolerate from Gnc so it's getting better Awesome that lost lost 12lbs, i've only lost 7 pds.

How long does the gas pain last? Are you guys still dealing with it when you go home or is it basically the day of surgery? One other question.... if you throw up can that screw up the new seal on your stomach and cause a possible leak?

My surgery is 2/21. I started my diet yesterday of 40 carbs or less.

Feb 6th sleever here. I'm going home today at 2. I actually feel really good not even taking pain meds anymore.. Just afraid of them taking the drain out. I hope it doesn't hurt

Thanks everyone for all of the Post Surgery updates I'm getting excited for my

February 11th Surgery in Tampa. Who else is getting sleeved on Monday?

Me! Me!

Just wanted to say that I was sleeved on February 6th, and that everything went well. I won't lie, it was pretty scary, but the pain afterwards has not been very bad. I don't seem to be having that terrible gas pain that everyone talks about. I do feel it, and have some slight discomfort when it moves around, but it makes its way out pretty quickly. My worst moments were extreme nausea afterward, which we think was caused by the pain pump, as I haven't had any since I went off of it. The nausea felt horrible and was terrified because I came so close to wretching so many times and I felt like my insides were just going to shred when I did. Thankfully, I went from normal to DEFCON 5 nausea once right in front of the surgeon when he came by, so we got that taken care of right away. It's looking like I'll be discharged tomorrow. I'm scared of being discharged and driving three hours away to get home, but I'm also kind of sick of being here. RIght now, my most severe pain is my butt! It's is just aching from laying in this bed so much, and I can't get comfortable at all to sleep. I have a very cushy recliner at home that is calling my name. I'll just miss having the nurses and the amazing hospital ice. Haven't had any other liquids besides ice chips and sugar free popsicles yet. Let me correct that. THE BEST EVER TASTING SUGAR FREE POPSICLES. Seriously made my day when the nurse brought me one. The most severe pain I had post-op was actually my throat. It was dry and swollen from the tube and just a wreck. Swallowing was almost impossible, but the popsicles helped that better very quickly. I'm supposed to try a tray later today with broth, jello, protein, or whatever else they bring along. Kind of scared to do that, and the idea of drinking protein right now makes me want to cry, because I just don't like it and it made me feel icky pre-op. But, I know I have to, so I'm just going to do it.

Feb 6th sleever here. I'm going home today at 2. I actually feel really good not even taking pain meds anymore.. Just afraid of them taking the drain out. I hope it doesn't hurt

I wouldn't say it hurts, it's a very weird feeling. I feel like I flopped like a fish when they took mine out. It was over quickly and I have zero pain from that site. You will be great!!!

Just wanted to say that I was sleeved on February 6th' date=' and that everything went well. I won't lie, it was pretty scary, but the pain afterwards has not been very bad. I don't seem to be having that terrible gas pain that everyone talks about. I do feel it, and have some slight discomfort when it moves around, but it makes its way out pretty quickly. My worst moments were extreme nausea afterward, which we think was caused by the pain pump, as I haven't had any since I went off of it. The nausea felt horrible and was terrified because I came so close to wretching so many times and I felt like my insides were just going to shred when I did. Thankfully, I went from normal to DEFCON 5 nausea once right in front of the surgeon when he came by, so we got that taken care of right away. It's looking like I'll be discharged tomorrow. I'm scared of being discharged and driving three hours away to get home, but I'm also kind of sick of being here. RIght now, my most severe pain is my butt! It's is just aching from laying in this bed so much, and I can't get comfortable at all to sleep. I have a very cushy recliner at home that is calling my name. I'll just miss having the nurses and the amazing hospital ice. Haven't had any other liquids besides ice chips and sugar free popsicles yet. Let me correct that. THE BEST EVER TASTING SUGAR FREE POPSICLES. Seriously made my day when the nurse brought me one. The most severe pain I had post-op was actually my throat. It was dry and swollen from the tube and just a wreck. Swallowing was almost impossible, but the popsicles helped that better very quickly. I'm supposed to try a tray later today with broth, jello, protein, or whatever else they bring along. Kind of scared to do that, and the idea of drinking protein right now makes me want to cry, because I just don't like it and it made me feel icky pre-op. But, I know I have to, so I'm just going to do it.[/quote']

I agree about the throat, mine was nasty after surgery. I am a few days post op and it's finally feeling better. I wasn't expecting it at all.

How long does the gas pain last? Are you guys still dealing with it when you go home or is it basically the day of surgery? One other question.... if you throw up can that screw up the new seal on your stomach and cause a possible leak?

My surgery is 2/21. I started my diet yesterday of 40 carbs or less.

I started to throw up a few times after surgery. It was 100% from the pain pump, they didnt want me to get sick but said I was fine. They are very quick to give anti nausea meds.

I wouldn't say it hurts' date=' it's a very weird feeling. I feel like I flopped like a fish when they took mine out. It was over quickly and I have zero pain from that site. You will be great!!![/quote']

Yes it was the weirdest feeling ever

Did anyone have a catheter? I really, really don't want one of those. After my c-section, I had one in for almost 2 days. Just thinking about it is like nails on a chalkboard.

I had my two hour post operative training last night where we went over the diet, shopping guide and what's going happen at surgery. Didn't realize how severe the food restrictions are. For the first two weeks there is no foods that are allowed to be chewed And I had no idea that you cannot have steak or pork for up to three months after your surgery. They gave me a list of of things that I should buy a GMC regarding my liquid protein intake and they also gave me a list of supplements that I'll need to take for the rest of my life but there is one of my hospital offers that I can say that's cheaper and equivalency to seven other types. Has anyone else received this information for going through that's also?

Feb 6th sleever here. I'm going home today at 2. I actually feel really good not even taking pain meds anymore.. Just afraid of them taking the drain out. I hope it doesn't hurt

I am the same way, nervous about the drain removal on Tuesday and my sleeve was on the 5th...

Did anyone have a catheter? I really, really don't want one of those. After my c-section, I had one in for almost 2 days. Just thinking about it is like nails on a chalkboard.