I decided that for my own therapy and to hopefully help answer questions for others I would document my Surgery Experience. That being from the night before, all the hospital details and recovery process as it happens. Some background info: I am a 31 year old married mom of 2. I work full time and I am a foster parent. I have been at least 100 pounds overweight for 15 years with a little yo yo in between. My weight tonight on my home scale is 235 lbs. I am 5' 2". I have no co morbidities I finished a 2 week diet of 2 shakes, and a healthy meal at night. I did cheat 2-3 times. Today I am on full clear liquids. Chicken broth, jello, tea, Beef Broth, ext. I was hungry but it wasn't too bad. I kept myself busy. Of course I am nervous about my sleeve tomorrow for a million reasons. I have to be at the hospital for 6 am. So it is now 9:30pm, I've taken 2 ambien and I'm off to lala land. I will check in tomorrow on the way to the hospital. Sweet Dreams Fellow Sleevers.

Thank you LuminousLife for your frequent updates... I get sleeved on 12/27 and my husband on 12/11..so all of this truly helps. I am sending positive vibes your way and look forward to following you on your journey.

Another rough night. Not going to lie. I am in a lot of pain. I have been told I have

a low pain threshold but I metabolize pain meds fast. So don't assume you will hurt this much. I say prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I am hoping they will keep me 1 extra night. I cannot manage this pain at home. That's all for now, o keep drifting off while writing.

I had a hard time of it after my surgery too and they did keep me an extra night. I was so glad that they did and by the time I was discharged, I was feeling much better and ready to hit the road. I hope you are feeling better soon!

Pain still unmanageable. Staying an extra night.

I hope u feel better soon I'm getting scared thinking of your pain is it gas pain or incision hurting are u able to walk any they say that helps with pain I pray u feel better soon

Its gas pain. I've been walking since 1 hour after surgery. The incisions are tender but feel better rapidly. I also wanted to update you all that I finally pooped! Sorry if that's tmi but boy do I feel better! So much so that I asked to go home and they are letting me

I hope u feel better soon I'm getting scared thinking of your pain is it gas pain or incision hurting are u able to walk any they say that helps with pain I pray u feel better soon

Thank you for your prayers and I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to be truthful. For me the pain is difficult (my super absorbing of pain meds didn't help). I will say Every hour I felt better. Feel free to private message me if you need support. That's what got me through. I met someone who went in a month prior to me

At home gas pains are still in effect but better than yesterday. Looking forward to cream of wheat in the morning. I hope my tiny tummy approves. I'm sick of the empty watery grumble feeling. I just keep telling myself this is a phase and the pain will pass.

Day 3....I slept OK on the sofa. Body is still really soar. Gas pain is getting better. Tried my first sip of my Protein shake, aside from the sharp pain I always get I quite enjoyed it. Going to ask hubby to whip up some cream of wheat when he wakes up

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I hear a little bit of hopefulness in your voice sounds like you're on your way to feeling better! Get em girl!

I'm So Happy To Hear Your Doing Better Wishing U A Speedy Recovery

Think I ate or drank too much or too quickly. My tiny tummy aches

Great day today! Gas pains gone. Had more energy. Still not getting all my fluids or protein in but I'm doing my best. Down 6lbs as of yesterday.

That's awesome!

So Happy To Hear Your Feeling Better