I am in my hospital room now. Waiting to get started. I am so nervous and I'm here all alone. Please send up prayers for a safe and easy procedure, strength, and peace.

Well, all normal so far. Trust me, it gets better. I only stayed one night... but would have stayed 2 if my hospital room would have had a comfortable chair to sit in. It took me a couple of days to get the gas out. Once that happens, things improve quickly.

Praying for u. It does get better.

Yes, the gas pains are incredibly painful. At least for me they were because I was inable to burp any of it out. Also, it doesn't feel like your typical gas pain. Had I not been told by my doctor that it was gas, I would have just thought I had severe stomach & chest pains. It WILL get better but I think we all understand that it kind of suck those first couple of days. Praying for you to feel better soon.

Thanks for the prayers. I'm still here 2 days later. I still will not be released yet. I can't drink without pain. Has anyone else has to stay this long?

I am in my hospital room now. Waiting to get started. I am so nervous and I'm here all alone. Please send up prayers for a safe and easy procedure, strength, and peace.

You got it! Deep breath! It will be such a relief to be sleeved and you can focus on your recovery and the rest of your life!

I'm 8 days out and thankful for this new opportunity!

I am out of surgery, but still in the hospital since Tuesday. I may be released tomorrow. My stomach still hurts when I try to drink anything.

I struggled with intake for a while. Even 8 weeks out, I still have some issues. I had to start on Nexium because the reflux was severe. But hopefully you will adjust soon. Praying you start to make a quick recovery.

Thanks for all of your prayers. I am out of the hospital now. I was released yesterday.

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God is with you. You're never alone.

Welcome home and speedy recovery!

Let us know how you're doing. I only stayed one night... but my 2 days after were uncomfortable with gas.

I am kind of sad. All protein stinks! I tried to use Nectar unflavored in cream of wheat. I guess I shouldn't warm that stuff up. It started to look like cheese shavings. I couldn't really try it. I'm afraid I will get dehydrated because nothing tastes good!!! I can keep it down but it smells and tastes disgusting. Any suggestions? I'm so discouraged.

Yogurt might be okay for you. The only shake I could tolerate is the "body by vi" mix. You can find a rep or order it off amazon. It doesn't have that strong protein taste. If you like, you can put yogurt or peanut butter, etc. in it. I like it plain. Not too sweet. Make sure you are getting your fluids above all else. You don't want to get dehydrated.

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