Hey there. It's Thursday night and I'm coming up on my fourth night being sleeved. My surgery was Monday morning. It's crazy how much you go through and prepare and understand everything "in theory" but in actuality it is so much more mind blowing than you realize. At least for me. I had a rough first night. It was my first experience with pain medication and I was reacting very poorly to it. There were moments of severe doubt and fear that I had gone ahead and done something terrible. But once I left the hospital, was able to shower at home and sleep in my own bed for a night, I felt exponentially better. And every day since has been better and better. I know it's only week one - there is still intense gas pain here and there and random incision pain as well. But I'm walking, I'm drinking, I'm working on getting my Protein and Vitamins in.

I didn't realize I was surrounded by such supportive friends and family. People have been so open, honest and encouraging. It's been truly eye-opening and wonderful to experience.

I don't know what the next few weeks will bring but I'm trying this positivism on for size and working towards a new life, a new me... Or rather an evolution of me

Thanks!! Good luck to all who have been, are or will be on this journey!

Congratulations!! I'm on a similar journey - was sleeved Monday as well. First night was pretty miserable. I had a hiatal hernia repaired as well. Feeling better stronger daily. I'm so happy you are surrounded with good support, I am too and it's so awesome!! Tomorrow I'm going to get more serious about really tryng to get all the protein and vitamins in. Though I was warned who knew it would be so challenging! Keep up the good work!! Happy healing =)

Hi ladies....I'm so glad you both are doing well and have great support, I can't wait to share my story with you guys I'm waiting on approval, take it easy and get some rest....

Thanks guys!! Good luck to you both on this ride

Awww Good Luck to both of you!! I'm getting sleeved next Monday (5/5). Thanks for the post. Continue to feel better and recover quickly. God Bless!