I just joined this forum, like I said I am very nervous n excited.

I have had a weight problem since I was in my 30s, have been on every diet you can think of, some successfully, some not. 8 years ago I lost all my weight was down to a size 12 , very happy with the new me, maintained for 2 years, then stress came into my life, big time, my mother was diagnosed with cancer 1 month later she passed, then my hubby was transferred, we moved took 4 years to meet friends, which was not good since I am a social person, so needless to say I turned to comfort food as a friend, hubby is out of town lots, which also does not help, when u have comfort food as a friend, lol.

I love to travel, camp, golf, the past year has been tough, all of a sudden that airplane seat is tight on the butt n hips, and the seat belt barely fits, (yikes)golf geesh when u are out of breath walking to the golf cart, (u think u have a prob), camping all I want to do is sleep.

So I have made the decision to get the sleeve, when I spoke to my hubby about this, he was behind me 100 percent, he is coming with me, I have such a low tolerance to pain, by what I have read most of you have done great, so just hope I do as well, too.

Would love to hear and compare notes, with ya all, looking forward to the new me, also looking forward to reading all your success stories,also.

I am having the sleeve done and I am sitting here wondering if I have to have that tube that you spoke of. No one mentioned a tube to me while talking to the DR. When they make sure nothing is leaking what do they do and is there any pain involved?

Tube was just for drainage of surgery site, pulling out wasn't painful at all was like a small scratch from a thorn. Made me feel alot better too. Moving around as soon as you can after surgery is key! For breathing too! I feel 20times better each time I walk the halls! It was confined I get it tonight!!!! Yippeeee!!!

Tube was just for drainage of surgery site' date=' pulling out wasn't painful at all was like a small scratch from a thorn. Made me feel alot better too. Moving around as soon as you can after surgery is key! For breathing too! I feel 20times better each time I walk the halls! It was confined I get it tonight!!!! Yippeeee!!![/quote']

Confirmed* that I get out* tonight! So excited, I can't type! I got mine done at Yale New Haven Hospital...you are going to Mexico? Maybe that's why they didn't mention the tube? ???

Yea more the likely we will have a tube for drainage, not to worry it comes out shortly after or the next day,

Did you have sleeve or plication? Drains usually for sleeve

Did you have sleeve or plication? Drains usually for sleeve

Sleeve...drain came out next day

Did you have sleeve or plication? Drains usually for sleeve

I am home and feel a little sore...alot of gas! Down 6 pounds already!

Great news that you are feeling better. Yes walk walk walk! My friend just got back from her gastric sleeve surgery and she said if she would have known the pain 48hrs after surgery she would not have done it...however, she does feel great now and no pain just gas. Ask your doctor before you leave about evacuating, he might recommend Milk of Magnesia if you don't go after 6days. Good luck and keep up the updates.

Great news that you are feeling better. Yes walk walk walk! My friend just got back from her gastric sleeve surgery and she said if she would have known the pain 48hrs after surgery she would not have done it...however' date=' she does feel great now and no pain just gas. Ask your doctor before you leave about evacuating, he might recommend Milk of Magnesia if you don't go after 6days. Good luck and keep up the updates.[/quote']

Yes, much better now, down 11lbs from Monday, went thru a family food feat and didn't feel bad at all. Glad I didn't eat actually. Played with kids and helped wash dishes!

Hey canada just wanted to see how everything went?

Hey canada just wanted to see how everything went?

Went ok, no pain, everyone was great, the only thing that happened, I had an allergic reaction to the anesthic so I was a balloon, face,feet hands, but after 5 days it is going down. I am feeling good, a few tummy spasms, my back is sore, but the more I walk ,the better it gets, trying to get all my liquids in, this I find hard because u get full so fast, so sipping constantly Friday I start the shakes so looking forward to that.

Good to hear all is going well!

Happy to hear you are home safe!

Confirmed* that I get out* tonight! So excited' date=' I can't type! I got mine done at Yale New Haven Hospital...you are going to Mexico? Maybe that's why they didn't mention the tube? ???[/quote']

Hi I am scheduled march 5, Dr Roberts. Sleeve, how are you doing? Carol