Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

Everyone introduce yourselves!


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Yrs! That is my doctor and mine is the 13th. Are you doing the class today?

OMG!! How cool!!!! I was also going to schedule on the 13th as well but my bday is the 12th and I'm going out of town. I'm doing the class on the 11th. Have you been using those shakes? They're not good to me!!! Yuck!!!

I finished the class and I'm at the hospital waiting for preop. I did not use their shakes. I tried others. I really like the Unjury chocolate. Very excited!

I finished the class and I'm at the hospital waiting for preop. I did not use their shakes. I tried others. I really like the Unjury chocolate. Very excited!

Ok how was the class? I have some of the chocolate Unjury at home. I'm going to use that instead. I'm super excited and nervous too! How is your pre op diet going??

I was sleeved Monday and came home yesterday evening. Pain was very tolerable for me, my heart goes out to you who are suffering =(

I am really impressed by those of you doing broth and jello and all already! I am lucky if I can get in all my water. First sip is ok but second hurts. Luckily they didn't require me to do the broth or shakes they brought me before I was able to leave or I would still be there. So much more comfortable at home.

I am hoping to try some protein shake tomorrow. Maybe part if a Popsicle or a bite of jello later today.

Praying for all you folks going in tomorrow!

I was a 12/2 sleevers and just got home. Surgery was easy and I don't remember anything. I had more pain than I hoped. I wasn't sure if it was gas or incision pain. Thrilled to be home. Trying to see what fluids and temperatures work. Good luck to those later in December.

CONGRATS N WELCOME HOME 12/2's, Ty for sharing w us, n ull continue n my prayers:).

12/3' n 4s, continued prayers as well, gl n let us know when u get home and how things are going, congrats:).

For tomorrows group, stay strong, get a gn sleep if u can n may you all have a successful surgery/recovery! God Bless and as always, keep us in the loop, plz, as soon as ur able! Gn all:)

Edited December 4, 201312 yr by DeezJeanz

Hello everyone. I was sleeved yesterday and wanted to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers. I am still in the hospital, I just did my swallow study they said they didn't see and thing alarming. I am waiting on my doctor to read the results so I can start clear liquids. Those moistened cotton swab things are just not doing the trick.

I am in a lot of pain, which stinks. I had a hiatal hernia that the doc discovered and repaired during surgery. My pain is not a the incision sites it I above it on the right hand side. It is so painful tears come to my eyes when ever I have to sit or stand. I am staying another night due to the pain. This might be a little *** TMI so here is your chance to skip....okay last call......I am having a terrible time urinating it I like a 30-45 minute affair of staining and pushing down for a few drops at a time the doc said its a because of the morphine end TMI***

So long story short I am staying an extra night due to the extreme pain I am dealing with

I am thinking and praying for everyone getting sleeved today as well as those who have already been sleeved

I am staying another night too. I want to make sure my pain is manageable on po meds. My right side hurts the most too. Doc sats its where they pull the stomach out and there are some internal stitching. The nurse told me most people stay 2 nights its rare to go home after one day.

On a funny note, anyone do anything crazy on versed before the surgery? i apparently held my hands up and screamed "wooo im on a rollercoaster!!" while being wheeled to or. I also told my sister i thought i was drunk. Lol! anyone else?

I am staying another night too. I want to make sure my pain is manageable on po meds. My right side hurts the most too. Doc sats its where they pull the stomach out and there are some internal stitching. The nurse told me most people stay 2 nights its rare to go home after one day. On a funny note, anyone do anything crazy on versed before the surgery? i apparently held my hands up and screamed "wooo im on a rollercoaster!!" while being wheeled to or. I also told my sister i thought i was drunk. Lol! anyone else?

Thank God you had a successful surgery!!! Wishing that your pain is minor and you have a great recovery. Lol, on the effects of the versed! Too funny!

12/2 surgery here. Doing well at home. Belly button incision and left incision are sore, otherwise moving around a lot. My stomach/intestines are making some awful noises with all of the air in there. Taking Gas-X and walking as much as I can. Trying to get all my protein and water in, feeling better each day!

I just got approved today! My date is December 16th. So excited... and nervous

I'm 39, 5'4" and my highest weight was at my last preop check in on Nov 21st and was 293.

I am scheduled for surgery on dec 9th!

Been on liquid diet since 11/25 which meant no thanksgiving for me.

I'm super excited! I have my bag packed ready to go!

A nurse I work with said to pack gas x strips to dissolve on your tongue to help with gas and bloating. She had bypass 10 years ago and has kept it off.

Ready to get started!

Alright, here are tomorrow's sleevers! I wish you all best and a speedy recovery! looking forward to hearing from you all!

44.Dec 05 Blondie
45.Dec 05 Lioness813
46.Dec 05 jenRRT
47.Dec 05 brennalynn84
48.Dec 05 SkinnyShanny
49.Dec 05 Vstears
50.Dec 05 HCPST
51.Dec 05 Racha80
52.Dec 05 HealthyAnnie

Whats everyone drinking after surgery?? Protein Shake wise. I know Slim Fast isn't good for you because of the sugar but the Slim Fast High Protein I have been drinking for my preop diet only has 2 sugars in it and the New Direction product that they want me to drink has 4...Kinda confused about that...Good Luck to everyone being sleeved this month!

You can do a search for protein drinks. A lot of people ask opinions on those and everyone has their favorites! I've tried 3. I've tried the Body Fortress Strawberry from Wal-Mart and don't like it at all. I've tried the chocolate ready to drink Premier Protein from Sam's and it is now tolerable. I hold my breath and drink it really fast! I've also tried the chocolate splendor from Unjury and love it!

The chicken broth flavored protein powder from Unjury is good too!

Tomorrow is my big day! I'm a bit anxious but ready. Prayers and positive thoughts to all the fantastic 5s !

I finished the class and I'm at the hospital waiting for preop. I did not use their shakes. I tried others. I really like the Unjury chocolate. Very excited!

Ok how was the class? I have some of the chocolate Unjury at home. I'm going to use that instead. I'm super excited and nervous too! How is your pre op diet going??

The class was good. Basically two parts, the nutritionist and then the office manager. They both touched on the same things. We had 4 in our group and there were 2 sleevers, 1 bypasser and 1 bander so they had to cover info for all 3 surgeries. We got handouts. I didn't purchase the "kit" with the protein stuff and vitamins and shaker bottle. They went over the stages, vitamins, exercise.

Then when that was done, one at a time we went to speak with Dr. Johnson one more time before surgery!

My preop is going pretty well. My days 1-4 were very easy. Today I had more of an issue (however, any second now it will be that time of the month so I think that is playing a role) but I have not cheated at all. My diet consists of 3 shakes, 2 unsweetened applesauces and a cup of chicken broth. Along with water.

Looking forward to going through this with you!