I am set to be sleeved on 11/25 so I have been on this site non-stop. Lately, many of the posts I have been reading have been about complications from surgery. I understand that those are a very real possibility, but it's starting to make me really anxious. I need some good news to keep me balanced and put my fear in check. I have an excellent surgeon and am in fairly good health (no comorbidities except joint pain). I plan on following all preop instructions to the letter. With all that, did You have a good recovery? Somebody please tell me that this process CAN (not wii) go smoothly for me, too.

In surgery holding area I was given versed to help me relax. Uh huh it knocked me out! I don't take very many meds so I have a very low tolerance. After surgery first day was rough. After that everything was slow and easy. 29 days post op now and I can do everything but lift over 15 lbs. Good luck to u!

I have had no problems at all except I take blood thinners and I cannot keep my blood thick enough. So they took me off blood thinners and put on an injectable called Arixtra. It works like lovenox but now I only have to take one shot a day. Plus no bruising which is really nice.

Good Luck Lyn, you will be fine. I am a hospital pharmacist and I think working in the healthcare field makes it a little scarier for us. Lol. Remember complication rates are low with this surgery and you are in good hands. You'll do great.

Yes good luck Lyn. I am sure they will take good care of you. Just remember to follow the Drs. instructions.

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

Go Lyn go!

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

How you doing Lyn.

Take all the meds they offer.

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

So we're waiting........ How did it go........

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

Hi,lyn..... Were waiting..... How did it go??

Your surgery will go fine. Use the heating pad on your shoulders for the trapped gas. MOVE around as much as you can. My surgery was out patient. I was up and dressed the Wednesday. Out the house on Friday for a picnic with my 6 yr old grand daughter.

Off work 6 full days then worked 1/2 days for 6 and doing great!

Good luck today

Hi all,

Everything went well. He found a hernia, so that was repaired. I had some pain initially, but it's been under control. I have a scopolamine patch and zofran to control my nausea. And I feel pretty good overall. My biggest complaint is that I am just exhausted. In and out of sleep all day. Also, I noticed an indentation in my abdomen where I'm sure my hernia was repaired. My nurses said they have never seen that before so I have to wait for the surgeon to see me to find out what that is. Anyway, so far, so good. Thanks for all of your support.

Hi all, Everything went well. He found a hernia, so that was repaired. I had some pain initially, but it's been under control. I have a scopolamine patch and zofran to control my nausea. And I feel pretty good overall. My biggest complaint is that I am just exhausted. In and out of sleep all day. Also, I noticed an indentation in my abdomen where I'm sure my hernia was repaired. My nurses said they have never seen that before so I have to wait for the surgeon to see me to find out what that is. Anyway, so far, so good. Thanks for all of your support.

Woot woot...... U made it...... Take it easy and get some rest........ Thanks for the update

Like some others I have had a very smooth recovery. I've lost 51 lbs since October 10th and I was pretty much pain free and left the hospital the same day. I did have a tiny bit of nausea the first morning but I was fine after that. I haven't found a food that is unsettling either. The only thing that I still have issue with is getting my protein in. But I think most of us are in that boat.

Feeling great, losing much more slowly but feeling great. I have been home with my kids for the past 9 years & I just got an art teaching job! So excited to get back to work & finally now feeling that I'll be able to handle it physically... Yay! Much to be thankful for this year.

Lynn I was sleeved on the 19th and have had a pretty smooth recovery also. I had some in surgery complications, my heart rate spiked and was hard to control so they sent me home with my drain in. That stunk and was very uncomfortable but surgeon took it out a week after (five days ago) and I quickly felt better. Even with the drain I was up walking around and never had any nausea or vomiting. I looked at all the feedback and had resigned myself before surgery that I was just going to be horribly sick for the first few weeks maybe month, but thankfully NOTHING! I have followed my surgeons instructions and all has gone well. I felt bad because I looked on here and almost everything seemed to be about what is bad and going wrong... So I am glad to see all of these post from people that are glad that made this choice and it is going well for them also. I had my first egg today with some laughing cow cheese... it was great! Just go slow, follow what your surgeon tells you, small bites, chew everything well and listen to your body!