Hello all! I've been reading the forum for the past couple of months, thank you all for the great advice and sharing your experiences. It's been very helpful and informative! I met with the surgeon a week ago today, my surgery date is June 26. Anyone else for June?

Also pack a loose sundress and flip flops, I found them very helpful

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Me too!!

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Thanks for the tip

How long is your per-op diet? Mine is only 2 weeks so I start on the 12th....my surgery is the 26th

Mine is 3 weeks...it's pretty rough, hoping I'll get used to it soon!

Loose clothes to wear home. A small firm pillow to hold against your stomach getting in and out of bed and to put between your stomach and the seatbelt. If your hospital allows it: dissolvable Gas X and a heating pad.

Thanks , very good ideas thanks, i loveto have my favorite pillow at the hospital, i'll try to get the gas X too.

Ok guys' date=' I DID IT!!! I have to be honest though yesterday was not fun. Everyone is different and I was hoping to be one the lucky ones and whiz right through but not the case. It took 6 different tries to get my IV in, and coupled with my anxiety, wasn't good. The incision pain I can deal with, but this gas pain is all over my abdomen, shoulders and back. It really does help to walk although it is very painful gritting in and out of bed. I vomited many times yesterday and that hurt so bad. So if you can do anything, try not to, I just couldn't do it. BUT..... Today is much better, I already had to drink the leak dye and I keep telling the nurse I was going to throw it up, but I didn't, I actually kept it down. My heating pad I brought has helped me immensely with my shoulder and back pain so if you have one pack it.! so I'll try and post later and tell you how today goes.[/quote']

Thanks for the advice regarding the heating pad!

Good luck to everyone whose having their surgery this week.. I was just sleeved these past Wednesday, and so far so good!!!

Hi it is second day post - op. I am feeling pretty good. All the anesthesia has worn off so I am sore. But not terrible pain. I started my protein drinks today. Had a Premiere Chocolate one in the morning and am finishing a NECTAR Ice tea lemon flavored packet. Not too bad. I took a half dose of my pain medicine so I told hubby I could even run to the store with him. And then naptime when I get back. I weighed myself this morning and I don't know if it was the IV's or my body is holding on to liquid but I was up to my weight starting the pre-op diet. Hope that goes away quickly. It is hard getting out of bed. Anyway hanging in here.

Why joke...why not believe it?! We WILL bring sexy back to US!!!

I told my surgeon afterwards when he asked how I was doing....I said FAT GIRL is gone and SKINNY b***h is coming out! Told him look out! Lol

Why joke...why not believe it?! We WILL bring sexy back to US!!!

Love it!...I'm going to focus on that over the next few weeks!! I'm scheduled for the 26th and it seems so close but also like it'll never get here!!!

Just had my last full sized meal. Clear liquids the next 2 days then surgery Tuesday.

Surgery Monday! Clear liquids tomorrow. I'm freaking out. Any packing suggestions for the hospital stay??

Surgery Monday! Clear liquids tomorrow. I'm freaking out. Any packing suggestions for the hospital stay??

Look over the last couple of pages...lots of suggestions there...best of luck!

Look over the last couple of pages...lots of suggestions there...best of luck!

Duh! Sorry, I just scrolled up. Thank you!

It was nice to have my pillow and a furry blanket. Bring your phone and maybe a book. I was so groggy I really didn't read much. Besides that just your basic toiletries and wear lounge clothes. They give you those non skid socks to put on so I really didn't need slippers.