Hey everyone!

Thought it'd be nice to have a thread dedicated to our surgery dates!

I can't believe January is just around the corner!! Feels like just yesterday I was just starting this process.

My MD says no lifting 10 pounds for another month (sleeved Jan 14). It increases your risk of developing hernias in the surgical sites, so I take it seriously. We have been getting half gallons of milk b/c surgeon said not to lift a full gallon.

Although I am obeying all my rules, I am recovering from my second post-op infection. First one was bladder, from the Foley catheter. It cleared up quick with antibiotics but brought a fever. This second one is mysterious with a fever over 101 that is gone for now, and doc is not sure why; they are keeping an eye out for a small leak possibly because my upper central abdomen is swollen and tender. Keeping my fingers crossed and trusting in good medicine.

Edited January 25, 201412 yr by Schmincke

Had my op last tues 21/1/14 & haven't been having a good time ???? in & out of Hosp with vomiting high temps & diarrhea ..... But can drink any fluid that makes me happy on antibiotics now & hope the next few weeks get better as have to return to wrk in 7 days. Hope ur all doing better than I am x

Hi Everyone!

I'm Carla. 43 years old from Poughkeepsie, NY.

I was sleeved on January 8, 2014. So far so good (knock on wood). Just started the pureed stage...actually a little nervous to eat food now. Been browsing the internet for some recipe ideas.

Just wanted to say hello!

Surgery is today at 1:30p. Gotta be in the hospital at 11:30. So nervous!!!

Surgery is today at 1:30p. Gotta be in the hospital at 11:30. So nervous!!!

Good luck. Keep us posted.

Surgery is today at 1:30p. Gotta be in the hospital at 11:30. So nervous!!!

Good luck. Keep us posted.

Thanks. I will!

Good luck!

I just had surgery this past morning. Everyone is so amazing here, but I had debilitating gas problems as many people encounter and they are giving me 2 different types of anti-nausea drugs for relief because I constantly feel nauseous. I got up and walked around immediately after I was taken to my room. Was horrible but I think I am through the worst of it.

Surgery went well. Pain free at the moment w/o medication. Just uncomfortable bc of hiccups and gas. Drinking my liquids. I could go home today if everything is ok instead of tomorrow

Congrats to both of you...

Im 2 weeks po n 20 pounds down

My surgery was January 7th. It went great and I am down about 20 pounds already. I feel great and am very happy with my decision. Best of luck to all!

Omg congrats both of you. Im so looking forward to being a loser!!

Hi all. I read most of the above comments and wanted to jump on the bandwagon of Jan sleevers! I had my sleeve surgery on Jan 23rd and all is really well! Best of luck to everyone and hope we can all stay in touch throughout our first year journey post-op. Ready to kick ass and get into shape!!

Yesterday was my first weight in at the doctor and lost 17lbs already!

Congrats! Me too today was my first post op.