Well guys,

The time is here for me. In just a few hours I will be able to change my status from pre-op to post op. My loser status will be in full affect. I can't wait, but I have to. Reading everyone's experiences has really helped me to focus on this process. Let's do this!!!

Good luck and remember..deep breaths, don't be nervous, see you on the other side!'

Good Luck!!

Good luck!

Thank you for you wishes. I leave for the hospital in five minutes!!! Totally excited. My mouth is completely dry from not being able to eat or drink anything for 12 hours...grrrrr. I'm not nervous at all...I think my excitement is overwhelming my fear!

Good luck! You will do great!

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The time is here for me. In just a few hours I will be able to change my status from pre-op to post op. My loser status will be in full affect. I can't wait, but I have to. Reading everyone's experiences has really helped me to focus on this process. Let's do this!!![/quote']

Good luck!...i am right behind u...yeah lets do this!

Looking forward to hearing your story.

Mary

omg omg omg so exciting!!!!!!!!

Aloha Everybody,

A quick update on my surgery. My surgeon said everything went really well. He was extremely happy with my sleeve and I seem to be recovering faster than the other two patients that were scheduled that day. I didn't have a single incision. He tried to do it through my belly button, but I guess the way my "belly flap" was it was causing problems...so I have 3 little incisions under my left breast. It is very small and doesn't bother me very much.

The pain is getting better, but I have to admit I thought it would be easier. It was easier in the hospital when they could just inject morphine through my iv. Now, I have to down the liquid vicodin I was prescribed. I don't know how everyone consumes the Protein, Water, and meds. I can barely get down any of it. I am trying real hard too. I can say that every day is 10x better than the last. My belly still hurts, but it is tolerable. I am barely taking the vicodin anymore...probably more because I have to drink it than anything else.

As far as nausea goes, I've only thrown up a couple times. It wasn't because of drinking. I think it was because the phlegm lingering in my throat. I am very careful because vomiting hurts and I don't want to do it...ever!

All is well I would say. I know it will be worth it.

I'm glad everything went well! Congratulations on your journey!

I don't have suggestions for the pain as I a lucky one. Walking is essential to alleviate the gas.

Good luck!

Congrats..

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Congratulations! Sorry, I'm no help with the pain either; I never had any pain. The first week was the hardest for me; so hang tough. You will do great!