I'm scheduled for 2/6/14. Who else is getting sleeved in February?

I am getting my sleeve Friday. YAY!!! I'm so anxious and excited and nervous all at the same time. I can't wait though. Just praying for no compilations and speedy recovery. Sooo close.

What is the bowel prep drink I keep reading about? I am scheduled for surgery on 2/24 and was never told that I would need to take something like that?

Not all surgeons require it. It's basically a cleanse of your intestines/colon/etc.

My surgeon said he's likes to do it because when working in the abdomen and so close to intestines during the surgery, he just likes knowing the intestines and everything are empty in the event they get nicked or cut or something.

At least it's their problem once you get the IV. They give you that dose of versed and you're out! You won't care after that. Lol!

Hahahahaha. True! My tummy has gurgled some, but nothing is happening. Heh.

Maybe since I pooped this morning, I just don't have much in me... And all I've had today is 2 gaterades and the 2 powerades with the miralax. And I've been on liquids only, soooooo. Yeah.

Good luck SJ. I'm also from Michigan and got my sleeve on 2/11/14 in Niles, MI. I also didn't have much happen with the bowel drink.

Good luck SJ. I'm also from Michigan and got my sleeve on 2/11/14 in Niles, MI. I also didn't have much happen with the bowel drink.

Good to know! Both my friends that had this surgery in December said they had lots of poop! I was getting "worried" haha.

Niles isn't toooo far from here! How's the snow?! Hahaha. So sick of it.

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Loved seeing the temps in the 40's today. Roads are still messy from the 6" we got yesterday. Can't wait until I can walk outside.

Loved seeing the temps in the 40's today. Roads are still messy from the 6" we got yesterday. Can't wait until I can walk outside.

Same here. I can't wait until the huge snow piles are gone and I can really see if it's safe for me to go or not.

LindseyHeth

I check in at the hospital 2/25 @9:30 a.m. for 11:30 surgery in Muskegon, Mi Where are you at?

Tahlequah, Oklahoma! My surgery is scheduled for 7:00! Nice and early!

To my friends who are sleeved: does your new tummy do some weird things when you sip? Mine will gurgle and kinda of cramp . I have just been calling it flip flop! Still in the hospital should be discharged tomorrow !

I am getting my sleeve Friday. YAY!!! I'm so anxious and excited and nervous all at the same time. I can't wait though. Just praying for no compilations and speedy recovery. Sooo close.

Very exciting! Welcome to our club. We are a little crazy. But in a fun way! Not a scary way. Lol.

Hahahahaha. True! My tummy has gurgled some, but nothing is happening. Heh.

Maybe since I pooped this morning, I just don't have much in me... And all I've had today is 2 gaterades and the 2 powerades with the miralax. And I've been on liquids only, soooooo. Yeah.

You're a tank! Hahaha!

To my friends who are sleeved: does your new tummy do some weird things when you sip? Mine will gurgle and kinda of cramp . I have just been calling it flip flop! Still in the hospital should be discharged tomorrow !

Yes. It's a noisy little newborn! Cooing and gurgling. But I haven't had any cramping or major discomfort. You're still in the hospital? Everything okay? Maybe my days are just running together. Lol.

LindseyHeth I check in at the hospital 2/25 @9:30 a.m. for 11:30 surgery in Muskegon, Mi Where are you at?

Whoa! Wait. Dr. Gluck?! He's doing mine tomorrow!!

Yes still in the hospital! My surgeon said he likes his patients to be in the hospital for 2 full nights :/ so ready to be home and get a decent amount of rest! But I guess it's better to be safe than sorry

Me too! I've had no issues getting my liquids in and I have had all my regular cravings. I binged on too many vitamins and stopped because I can't go down this path again. Like you I am determined to win at this!