Hi everyone,

I have been on this forum a few months, but haven't really spoken up. I have just been like a sponge soaking up everyone's knowledge and experiences. I am so happy to say that I have been approved by BCBS for my sleeve surgery, and it will be on May 20th, which also happens to be my 8 year wedding anniversary! Anyway, I couldn't contain my excitement to start this new chapter in my life:-)

Good luck and goodnight! See ya on the other side:)

Good luck tomorrow everyone. My surgery is at 1:30

My surgery went well today. It was at 9:30am, but didn't get discharged until 5:30pm, but that's becausee the anesthesia wasn't letting my bladder release, so we had to wait til nature took its course. Overall, Dr Nicholson and his staff were superb. They are the epitome of professionalism and high levels of communication.

My challenges so far have been bloating and some medium level of pain, but nothing I can't handle. I did just take some hydrocodeine to ease some of the pain.

I felt much better walking around than when I was sitting. I could not stay awake almost all day when I was sitting.


How did y'all's surgeries go?

Edited May 21, 201412 yr by Turbosleeve

My surgery went well today. It was at 9:30am, but didn't get discharged until 5:30pm, but that's because Overall, Dr Nicholson and his staff were superb. They are the epitome of professionalism and high levels of communication. My challenges so far have been bloating and some medium level of pain, but nothing I can't handle. I did just take some hydrocodeine to ease some of the pain. I felt much better walking around than when I was sitting. I could not stay awake almost all day when I was sitting. How did y'all's surgeries go?

Congrats!!!! Glad that you are doing so well. Walking is good. Welcome to the other side !!!!

My surgery went well today. It was at 9:30am, but didn't get discharged until 5:30pm, but that's because Overall, Dr Nicholson and his staff were superb. They are the epitome of professionalism and high levels of communication. My challenges so far have been bloating and some medium level of pain, but nothing I can't handle. I did just take some hydrocodeine to ease some of the pain. I felt much better walking around than when I was sitting. I could not stay awake almost all day when I was sitting. How did y'all's surgeries go?

Congrats!!!! Glad that you are doing so well. Walking is good. Welcome to the other side !!!!

I did beautifully!! My surgery was at 1pm yesterday. Come through like a champ, haven't had much pain nor to much gas. On of the incision sights is pretty sore. Walking has helped just trying to get fluids down So excited to start this wonderful journey!! The hard part is over only looking forward!! How is everyone else doing?

Hey everyone, my surgery was 8am yesterday. Doing pretty well. Was in some pain right in recovery , slept for hours, mild soreness in shoulders from gas, and some mild abdomen pain. I haven't had any narcotics since right out of recovery .. Just Tylenol and topredal. Been up walking the gas out and trying to keep doing my incentive spirometer . They just came and took my lab work. Hopefully going home today!!! Excited to start using this tool:)

Glad everyone is doing alright

Keep posting!

I did beautifully!! My surgery was at 1pm yesterday. Come through like a champ, haven't had much pain nor to much gas. On of the incision sights is pretty sore. Walking has helped just trying to get fluids down So excited to start this wonderful journey!! The hard part is over only looking forward!! How is everyone else doing?

So glad you are doing well!!

My wife and I had surgery late afternoon on the west coast. I am doing well but have gas pain in shoulder and chest. I've been up walking frequently, taking gas x strips with little results. It's painful but not horrible. My wife has had a few issues with nausea and a little bit of vomiting . However she's been able.to rest more than I have. She needs to walk more but has been more productive in expelling the air.

I just had my surgery on 5/12/14 so I want to wish everyone good luck on their upcoming surgery. You won't regret it!! I had very little pain & no nausea. I have a great surgeon with very specific instructions & I have followed her guidelines to the letter. She required 2 weeks before & 2 to 3 weeks after of clear liquids. I can't wait to get to the soft foods but I know that following her advice I won't have a leaking stomach & I will heal correctly. So far I'm down 22 lbs & already feel better. Trust me, it will be worth every painful moment to lose this baggage. Good luck to everyone.

My surgery was at noon yesterday. Woke up in quite a bit of pain. Two of my incisions that are close to eachother were really burning. Felt a little like he cut me in half lol. Once I was out of recovery I was pretty drugged up and don't remember much. I sat up though last night and could use the bathroom on my own. I've barely used the morphine pump. The nursing staff keeps calling me their ray of sunshine bc apparently a lot of people don't do this well. I had the test done to test for a leak and...NO LEAK (thank god). Hopefully starting fluids soon bc my stomach is kind of gurgling, but no hunger. Overall the worst part is the soreness but it's not unbearable. Hope everyone is doing well! Best of luck on all your recoveries!

Well done everyone!

Sleeved yesterday....1 st day post op. For me more of a pressure and achy feeling all over with the exception for the larger incision site which is what kills.

No real nausea which is what I was most afraid of.

Swallow test this morning looked good.

So if all goes as planned I will be going home tomorrow. :-)

Sleeved yesterday....1 st day post op. For me more of a pressure and achy feeling all over with the exception for the larger incision site which is what kills.

No real nausea which is what I was most afraid of.

Swallow test this morning looked good.

So if all goes as planned I will be going home tomorrow. :-)

No nausea is a wonderful thing. I am home and typing from my computer. Feeling pretty good... achy in my neck and shoulders, but other than that... not too bad..knock wood!

So I am home now! Had no real issues.. feeling pretty good... achy, a little sore, and my neck is hurting. I feel a lot better than I thought I would. Had a Hiatal hernia repair while they were in there, so a bit more restriction by way of getting my fluids in. Gotta stay hydrated. Having no constipation issues, as a matter of fact, quite the opposite lol..

How is everyone else fairing?