After a long haul I am down to the final countdown 10 days and hopefully I will be in my hospital room recovering from the best surgery decision I've ever made I am overwhelmed with emotion mostly being excited and if I think too much I get a little nervous but I know that this is the best decision that I can make for myself and my future I'm not sure what I'm nervous of maybe the new lifestyle that I will be living but I know that that is what I need to do in order to be healthy this has been a long time coming I was supposed to get the surgery in July but I got tonight for my insurance company because they say obesity is a pre existing condition so we waited and resubmitted on January 21st I finally got the approval and had set up my surgery for February 11th but God had a different plan for me I went to the hospital the last Tuesday of January and found out later that night I need my gallbladder removed the thing that relieve me the most was that I found out that my bariatric surgeon was in fact a general surgeon and he performed my gallbladder removal surgery I know he's a great doctor and I am excited to have him working on me. So now I am fully recovered from gallbladder surgery and I'm setting up for surgery on March 6 it's the final countdown for me 10 days and I start my new life. How was every other March sleever feeling

Wow that's around 200 sleevers!

Just got the call!!!!! Going in tomorrow at 11:45!!!!!!! **** just got real!!!

March 6th is my sleeve surgery in Syracuse NY and husband is having his sleeve surgery on March 13th. Had our pre-op appointments today next step is surgery.

I am March 6th as well. Tomorrow came so fast. I am only two hours from Syracuse. Was just up there over the weekend. Good luck tomorrow!!

Leaving for the hospital in about 15 minutes!! Surgery is at 1:30!!!! I can't believe its finally here!! Will update you all post OP!!!!

I'm going March 12. So exciting! Good luck!!

I get sleeved on march 12th after a two week delay to my surgeon having the flu. I am so excited.

Well I did it! Post-Op recovery now... its been about 20 hours since I got out of surgery.... the incision pain is minimal to none, what hurts is the gas!!!! Lots of walking, hubby was also patting my back earlier and it seemed to move the gas up... anyone else going through it soon? Or has done it recently, how are you feeling?

Finally I start my liquid diet today and surgery will b on march 14....

Well I made it through the night. Any questions please ask!!

Hi! I am Patti from PA and my date is March 19! I am on clear liquids drinks, bar snacks and a small protein dinner. The liquid proteins are gagging! So far isopure seems to have the least aftertaste. Has anyone else found anything good?

Jennifer, how bad was the pain when you woke up? I was told they wanted me walking within 1-2 hours after I wake up. Keep us posed when you get home. I am nervous about the pain when you are not on the pain pump.

I am so happy everyone seems to be coming through with flying colors!

Well I did it! Post-Op recovery now... its been about 20 hours since I got out of surgery.... the incision pain is minimal to none, what hurts is the gas!!!! Lots of walking, hubby was also patting my back earlier and it seemed to move the gas up... anyone else going through it soon? Or has done it recently, how are you feeling?

Was sleeved on 1st. Had worse gas pain in my left shoulder first day, but it really wasn't bad. I was out patient and have done great! Still feeling the gas in my shoulder. Was told it could last a couple weeks. It will eventually escape. I'm not on any pain meds and I feel great! Good luck!

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted. The second day was pretty bad for me. Not the pAin which is pretty minimal. The nausea overwhelmed me, I could barely function. The nurses were great and forced me to walk and walk to help relieve it but it was worse than I imagined. The gi series test was the worst part but it also showed I have no leaks and I could start liquids. Haven't been able to take much but a little more each day. I had a panic moment full of regret but that is a waste of energy. I'm focused on healing and getting stronger each day. Being home is the best medicine and my husband has been so amazing I could cry. Today is day 4 and for the first time the food tv commercials (who knew there were so many??) are not completely grossing me out. So just to recap, I had minimal pain right after and still don't have much. It's the naseaus feeling and weakness that I'm battling now. Any tips would be helpful...

Ohh noo at this point you have to be careful what you take. I would boil Water and humidify the crap out of your place.

I would go to your PCP. I am sure he could give you something to help. Don't take things on your own pre surgery.

Just had my surgery on the 6th. I'm home now and doing fine. Surgery went well. Was up and walking within three hours of returning to my room. Walking was pretty easy. I did feel hungry, but it didn't bother me. I didn't need much pain meds for the incisions. It was the gas pain that was hurting. I still haven't gotten rid of any of it and it makes drinking hard. I did have some pain in my left shoulder when the gas migrated, but a nice heat pad helped to move it elsewhere. The worse part of the whole experience was drinking the dye for the leak test. That stuff was beyond disgusting! Thank goodness I only had to drink 4 sips. There was no way I was going to be able to drink more than that without getting sick. Passed the leak test, was given a Popsicle, Jello and water and was on my way home an hour and a half later. I wish I could get rid of the gas, I think I would like I was back to a 100%. I don't feel that I need the pain meds but take it so I can sleep better and longer. I wish everyone well and congrats to all who are already in recovery!