Hello everyone! I was sleeved on 2/27 by Dr. Paul Macik at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Surgery went perfectly and I was discharged about 24 hours after surgery. Thanks to this and other forums, I knew what to expect which kept me from panicking and helped me through the tough times. I knew what the gas pain was, to use the heating pad, to take smaller sips when liquids hurt going down, and to try to find the right temperature of the liquids to make it easier. I also learned that many people become lactose intolerant and when I had horrible pain from drinking milk I knew not to panic and to try the Unjury Chicken Soup for my protein. Long story short THANK YOU to EVERYONE on these forums because I felt so prepared and calmed by knowing what to expect.

With that said, I'm starting to turn the corner and feel better. I'm still on clear liquids until March 13 (ugh) and still struggling to get my 64 oz in every day (haven't made it yet but today is the day!). I've lost 20.2 pounds (every oz counts!) including my pre-op diet so I feel happy about that. Looking forward to the next phases and being able to say it was all worth it (jury is still out on that but thanks to these forums I knew I would feel that way LOL). Thanks again and best of luck to everyone!

Congratulations!