Ohio Sleeve patients?

[katmando12 25]

Hi ladies. I had my surgery at Mt Carmel 11/6.

I'm down almost 74. Struggling right now with the up and down 2 lbs but it will come off.

[mhenne97 35]

Katmando12 that is AMAZING! Kudos to you lady! I cannot wait to say that I've lost 74 lbs. How was your hospital stay? Any tips you can give me to make my stay as comfortable as possible I would love to hear. Again, congrats!

[katmando12 25]

I loved the stay at the hospital. Everyone was super nice.

It's rough the first week but once the drain comes out you will feel so much better.

Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip. Repeat.

Chapstick was my best friend. Rest when you can. It's all so worth it!

[SportCub 28]

What katmando12 said....haha!

Walking was the single most important thing for me after surgery

[Kasee58 18]

I wish I would of had the ability to walk after surgery. It would of made for a much easier post op recovery the first month. We had about 8 inches of snow on the ground and it made for a very difficult recovery. I was sleeved on 2/3/14 and oh boy.. If I were to give anyone advice I would say if you live in Ohio.. get sleeved in the late spring or summer so you have the ability to get outdoors. I had a hard time even venturing outdoors to attempt to walk at a mall.. it was horrific but I would not change the decision to have the sleeve done at all. I had a great experience with my Doctor and his staff and I am 2.5 months post op and down 42 lbs at least.. next check up I am hoping it is more.. (at least my clothes are saying it is...lol) Wishing everyone much success.

[SportCub 28]

Kasee...so true! I have noticed the past couple of days when it got cold again that I didn't want to go out of the house but I forced myself to go walk around Target and Old Navy yesterday. We got to do it, right?

:-)

[bitter42 23]

I'm going to my initial consult with Dr. Page tomorrow at Mt. Carmel. For those who go there, can you give me easy directions to the office? It's outside of the hospital, correct? I had my baby at Mt. Carmel, and always manage to get lost, never go in the right entrance!

[bitter42 23]

Found it! In the waiting room now!

[katmando12 25]

Sorry I am horrible with directions. How did your appt go?

[bitter42 23]

Very well, thank you! Dr. Page agrees that the sleeve would be a good choice for me. I only have 2 clearances to complete: 2 nutrition classes (which I've already scheduled for beginning and end of May) and my psych eval. Then it goes back to insurance!

[mhenne97 35]

Bitter42 woo hoo for you! So excited for you! Glad everything worked out for you. Can't wait to hear more updates!

[bitter42 23]

Thank you! Mhenne97, where are you in the process?

[mhenne97 35]

My last appt is this Friday. I have to complete a sleep study this Friday as well. Then, off to insurance I go! Very excited and ready for this change.

[wubbiwuwu 1]

Had my surgery on April 14 with dr Siddiqui at MVS.

[kdotson 0]

I'm in Cincinnati. Getting sleeved may 19,2014. Can't wait