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

Woohoo....I lost 8lbs in the first week. Wishing everyone l good uck and a speedy recovery.

Praying for the 26 er sleevers today. Wishing every an easy surgery and recovery.

Good luck everyone this week

Best wishes to everyone having their surgery, in recovery or plain just trying to hang in here!!

I was trying not to get my hopes up too high and yet I still already feel a bit disappointed. I'm 5 days post op and am still UP 2 lbs from my pre surgery weight. If I'd have lost a few pounds it would make this uncomfortable pain at least feel more worth it but instead I'm feeling a bit glum about it today.

I was trying not to get my hopes up too high and yet I still already feel a bit disappointed. I'm 5 days post op and am still UP 2 lbs from my pre surgery weight. If I'd have lost a few pounds it would make this uncomfortable pain at least feel more worth it but instead I'm feeling a bit glum about it today.

You made an awesome decision to do this! You have so much time to lose weigh. Allow your body to heal and shed those iv pounds. Focus on fluids and protein. Cheer up you are great and will do great! Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

Hello my VST family' date=' surgery started at 11:30 ended at 2:45 and went well my doc said my stomach looked great inside and out. I was in recovery for 4 hrs and brought to my room about 8:00. The worst thing so far for me has been the pain in my left shoulder due to gas I guess its pressing on that precious nerve ouch!! Also had some nausea, the weirdest case of hiccups mixed with burping, dry mouth cotton lip syndrome lol. My rec room nurse was also sleeved 2 yrs ago she was very encouraging and looks freaking amazing.

Doc says if I feel OK and everything looks good I can go home tomorrow, I don't know about going home tomorrow but lets see.

I'm happy I'm finally sleeved! Please keep me in your prayers!!!

Please disregard any typos I'm on pain Med![/quote']

I will keep you in my prayers good luck to you!

I will keep you in my prayers <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> good luck to you!

So excited for you!!! Hope you get to feeling better soon, I get sleeved the 11th of March. Wishing you many pounds lost! I hope that makes sence! Lol!!!

You made an awesome decision to do this! You have so much time to lose weigh. Allow your body to heal and shed those iv pounds. Focus on fluids and protein. Cheer up you are great and will do great! Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

Thanks PhilyNurse. I know it was a good decision but its unfortunately so easy to feel sorry for ourselves when we don't feel good. I'm trying to power through it mentally though, and you're right I need to remember I have lots of time. It's all downhill (weight wise) from here, right! I just look forward to feeling normal again and being able to drink or eat without pain.

I don't start protein (drinks) for another 5 days but hopefully that will help as well with how I feel.

My surgery went great today! Surgeon said it was a terrific surgery lol. I don't even remember being given the anesthesia or anything. One moment, the anesthetist and his assistants were in the room asking if I was ready, and the next moment I was in recovery. Recovery sucked because of the pain, I couldn't sleep. But all was well once I got back to my room. Walked the halls 3 times, finally peed, doing good!

My surgery went great today! Surgeon said it was a terrific surgery lol. I don't even remember being given the anesthesia or anything. One moment' date=' the anesthetist and his assistants were in the room asking if I was ready, and the next moment I was in recovery. Recovery sucked because of the pain, I couldn't sleep. But all was well once I got back to my room. Walked the halls 3 times, finally peed, doing good![/quote']

Yay ! So happy for you! Yeah, I didn't remember being given the anesthesia either!

VSG Date: 2/13/13 SW:285lbs HW:302 5'3"

My surgery went great today! Surgeon said it was a terrific surgery lol. I don't even remember being given the anesthesia or anything. One moment' date=' the anesthetist and his assistants were in the room asking if I was ready, and the next moment I was in recovery. Recovery sucked because of the pain, I couldn't sleep. But all was well once I got back to my room. Walked the halls 3 times, finally peed, doing good![/quote']

Good to hear!!! I fly out tomorrow for mine on Thursday.

Feb slvvvlers!!

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My surgery went great today! Surgeon said it was a terrific surgery lol. I don't even remember being given the anesthesia or anything. One moment' date=' the anesthetist and his assistants were in the room asking if I was ready, and the next moment I was in recovery. Recovery sucked because of the pain, I couldn't sleep. But all was well once I got back to my room. Walked the halls 3 times, finally peed, doing good![/quote']

Yay!!! See its over before you know it lol that's what I tell everyone going into it (: glad your doing so well

I was trying not to get my hopes up too high and yet I still already feel a bit disappointed. I'm 5 days post op and am still UP 2 lbs from my pre surgery weight. If I'd have lost a few pounds it would make this uncomfortable pain at least feel more worth it but instead I'm feeling a bit glum about it today.

I was so sad about it too.... and see others that are about the same time out down a bunch compared to mem I didnt notice anything until I went to put my regular clothes on and holy cow! I probably could go down a size but I like them a little big for now. So keep your chin up it gets better!!!