Any recommendations for hospital stay, first night at home, first 2 weeks, etc appreciated. Basically what is something you wish others told you before your surgery?

Thanks in Advance!!

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Thanks, Girl!! Will do!

Hi there, I just got sleeved on 7/10. This is definitely a change. Prepare to be shell shocked.... I am a week and a day post op and I am scared. I know that in the long run this will all be worth it, but these first few days are hard. For your hospital stay take advantage of the pain meds, take advantage of the nurses and staff that are there to help you and ask questions. When your catheter is removed bring a magazine or something to the restroom with u. Every time I got the urge to pee afterwards it took a while just sitting there waiting for it to come out. It was a running joke with my family for that day as to how long it would take me to o and when I did finally they all cheered outside the door.

I find myself struggling to get the 64 ounces of fluids in the doctor recommends, in addition to the 45-60 grams of Protein, but little by little I am learning what works and what doesn't. It is HARD! Very, very hard! I am scared every time I take a sip or swallow something, but I know that all these feelings physical and emotional will be worth it.

Good luck, and keep me posted

Stay calm. Have faith that everything will go find and any hiccups along the way will be resolved as you go. A good attitude is the most important thing to take with you.

For the hospital:

Pre-moistened towelettes came in handy. Toothbrush and toothpaste. Took my favorite pillow for comfort. Loose comfy top and bottoms (wore there and back...don't need a lot of clothes.). Phone charger and extension cord (easier to reach your hospital bed).

For the ride home:

A pillow to hold against you abdomen to ease jostling.

For home:

Favorite hot tea (decaf/herbal)...some find it easier to drink than plain or cold Water.

Good luck!

Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I was sleeved last Thursday, July 11th. Honestly, the dry mouth was the WORST part for me. My nutritionist recommended taking a wash cloth and wetting it, then wiping your mouth with it. This was a life saver! I took two in a ziploc bag (didn't want them laying around on the counters). I also brushed my teeth and gargled every time I got up. I packed my makeup, hair dryer, etc, but please......they didn't even make it out of the suitcase! :-) Good luck to you!!

Thank you ladies for all the great advice!

Thank you ladies for all the great advice!