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.

Day 9: No change on the scale today. Not an issue for me, just keeping you in the loop. I have always weighed myself daily, creature of habit. Anyway I had a pretty bad night/morning. All of a sudden at 3am I was awoken by a really sharp pain in my lower abdomen, followed by diarrhea (sorry to put it so bluntly). This continued for 6 hours and it was excruciating. My surgeon said that "you seem to call us every time something feels painful or unusual to you (well duh! Its my body), some discomfort is to be expected". So I did not call him about it. I have had on and off pain all day and I am convinced it is dehydration. I still only get 1 bottle of water and 1 protein shake in a day. I am striving for more H2O. So tonight I sit and I sip. I cannot handle that kind of pain again :/

I was fairly drugged up when they did it but it wasn't hard. They did it on the 2nd day at the hospital. It was a tiny sip and it wasn't barium it was a clearish soapy substance. Tiny sip then they let me rinse and spit.

Thank god... When I had the band they made me drink n drink n drink this chalky stuff

Yeah that stuff is awful. Every place is different so I'm not sure what you will get. I hope its not awful.

How's the gas/pain in general now??

Happy to say I slept through the night! Thank you lord! I have no as of pain now. I also was able to get in more water yesterday. I skipped the protein shake and stayed up until midnight sipping. Prior to the other night, I hadn't had gas pains since day 4/5 so it took me by surprise.

Day 10, pretty good day. The only pain I have today is incision pain. I had my first experience eating out. It was my company Christmas party. I have to admit it was tough to see all that delish food being passed around. But that is why I did this. I would have eaten and eaten and eaten. I ordered tea and a nice bisque. I had a few spoonfuls and savored them.

U did good self control I guess when u make your mind know u cant eat those things its no guilt congrats

Day 11: A good pain free day (aside from that large incision site). I have 3 days until I move onto the next phase and I am more than ready. I have never been so excited to eat an egg! No weight loss in the last 3 days. I know it will come when I can get some more food in and move more comfortably to do some exercise.

So good to follow ur progress..I will have surgery tuesday...I have last minute jitters about surgery..not about decision..just about healing..I will have 3 weeks off..I am thinking thats enough time.( :

Luminous, I do hope you continue to recover and find success through your weight loss journey. Thank you for posting. While it's not all sunshine & rainbows, it's real & I appreciate it!????

So good to follow ur progress..I will have surgery tuesday...I have last minute jitters about surgery..not about decision..just about healing..I will have 3 weeks off..I am thinking thats enough time.( :

I think 3 weeks is just right! I tried to treat my time off like a vacation. I had my nails done, bought mini spa shampoo, and a new pair of PJ's. My husband thought I was nuts but hey, I say make the most out of it. The procedure itself was the easy part. I'd ask your doc form something for your anxiety the night before if you get real anxious. No reason for you to suffer. Sending my prayers your way! xx

Thank you luminouslife...I hope u are well on the other side of recovery..im ready to be ( :

Thank you luminouslife...I hope u are well on the other side of recovery..im ready to be ( :

Thank you luminouslife...I hope u are well on the other side of recovery..im ready to be ( :

Sorry for repeat..dont know what happened there ( :