I thought I would kick off the fun for August Sleevers! So here we go!!

I am scheduled for Monday August 19th! Let the countdown begin!!

I was told to start a preop diet that soon' date=' I plan to have my surgery a week before yours. Are you starting the liquid diet Aug 1st?[/quote']

I started my per op diet August 1st too, going great so far. How are you going?

So had surgery yesterday and have to say, so far I have had no discomfort at all. I suspect once they stop the pain meds it will b a different story, but I'm grateful that these first 24 hours have been 10 times easier than I thought they would be.

Here's hoping you guys have this same experience.

So had surgery yesterday and have to say' date=' so far I have had no discomfort at all. I suspect once they stop the pain meds it will b a different story, but I'm grateful that these first 24 hours have been 10 times easier than I thought they would be.

Here's hoping you guys have this same experience.[/quote']

So glad for you!!!!!! I'm in my second day post op and feel the same way! Just can't wait toget my drain tube out!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!

So glad for you!!!!!! I'm in my second day post op and feel the same way! Just can't wait toget my drain tube out!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!

You can't sleep either I see between my med schedule, and my husbands schedule, and his IV machine constantly beepi g, we're getting no sleep, that's for sure.

You can't sleep either I see between my med schedule' date=' and my husbands schedule, and his IV machine constantly beepi g, we're getting no sleep, that's for sure.[/quote']

Yeah no sleep here just been napping after each nurse visit!! How are you feelin??

Yeah no sleep here just been napping after each nurse visit!! How are you feelin??

I'm great. Sometimes i forget I've had major surgery. We're walking every hour for my husband though for his gas pains.

I'm great. Sometimes i forget I've had major surgery. We're walking every hour for my husband though for his gas pains.

Very cool!!! No has pains here!! They switched my pain meds at one point and thence just hurt they are taking me off it today!!!! Yay n do u have the tube in your belly??? Honestly is the worst part! That's really cool you guys did it together!!! Congrats!!! So glad were on the losers bench together!!!! Finally!!

It's ok and don't be discouraged' date=' the same thing happen to me and I did the stress test and everything was fine! It's just another loop hole but you will be through it soon. I am 2days in pre op diet and just starting to have a hard time mentally, trying to stay positive and focused on my end result. You will do fine![/quote']

Thx for the encouragement. So your EKG was abnormal and they found nothing wrong when you took the stress test. That's what I'm really worried about. Hope I did not have some type of mild heart attack or something and I didn't know it. I've been battling HBP since I had my 3 yr old daughter. I can't seem to keep it low. Funny the same problem that prompt me to get the sleeve is the same problem that's delaying it.

So glad for you!!!!!! I'm in my second day post op and feel the same way! Just can't wait toget my drain tube out!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!

Natynat22 you did the sleeve and have a drain tube? Can I ask where? Sorry for the ignorant question but one of the reasons I chose the sleeve was bc there would be no drainage. Just curious.

Happy all is going well for you thus far. Keep us posted on your recovery

Natynat22 you did the sleeve and have a drain tube? Can I ask where? Sorry for the ignorant question but one of the reasons I chose the sleeve was bc there would be no drainage. Just curious.

Happy all is going well for you thus far. Keep us posted on your recovery

Tina I have one on my left side. Honestly you don't even know its there? It's to make sure you have no leaks in your sleeve. So that's not an ignorant question! Don't stress ! It's not a big deal its probably based on what the doctor wants.

Natynat22 you did the sleeve and have a drain tube? Can I ask where? Sorry for the ignorant question but one of the reasons I chose the sleeve was bc there would be no drainage. Just curious.

Happy all is going well for you thus far. Keep us posted on your recovery

It may be a do doctors preference perhaps. We don't have them, and the 3 ladies from yesterday didn't have them either.

Is it just me. Or is anyone else happy' date=' but terrified!![/quote']

Had my last pre-op hoop to jump through yesterday...hope to get my surgery date when I meet with the surgeon's PA on Tuesday. I think it would be unusual not to swing to polar opposites emotionally as we approach our respective dates.

This is a pretty radical choice we've made afterall, isn't it?

We can do this...we see success stories on this wonderful forum everyday. We also see the hardships we are about to encounter, and we see people rise above and keep moving forward. These are the things that empower us, and give us the inspiration and the courage to do something so very radical. I think this is the reason most of us are on this site in the first place...folks reaching out to one another in support and friendship.

We can do this. <3

I'm so glad you guys don't have pain. I'm getting really nervous. Having it done on Monday 8/5. Long Island. Are you still in the hospital? Any last min advice?

Do most people have a hospital stay? I will just be in a recovery room for a few hours then go home Makes me worried.

Im scheduled for the 8th... How long does everyone have to go on their pre-op liquid diet for?

Im supposed to do 2 weeks, Clear liquids only. ITS HARD!!!

Is anyone allowed food? If so, what are you allowed to have?

I've been on my 2 week pre-op since July 22nd and can have food. Just nothing high carb. I have had to stay 30 gms of carbs or less and 70 gms or more of Protein daily. It hasn't been an issue for me. Protein shakes for Breakfast and for lunch, tuna fish mixed with a tbls of mayo and Jello, then a Protein shake for mid-afternoon, sometimes a cheese stick or two, and then no carb vegies and meat for dinner. Haven't had any problem with it. Also haven't lost any weight to speak of either. <lol> But was told the goal was liver shrink, not calorie reduction.