I was sleeved on Thursday, May 8, and got to go home on Saturday. I'm sore and tired but happy I had it done! When I got home from the hospital I immediately weighed myself. .. what a mistake! All that fluid weighs a lot! My weight started going down after I started peeing, especially since the I.V. is out. The first 24 hours were the worst. I came very close to regretting this decision. I was so nauseated that I couldn't finish the swallow to check for leaks without redecorating the x-ray room with spray art. Luckily, my doc saw enough that he felt confident there were no leaks. The soreness had eased a lot and I'm no longer nauseated (phew!!!). Now I concentrate on getting enough fluids to avoid dehydration.... and sleep. There is nothing like my own bed after two nights on a hospital bed!

Hey congratulations! So exciting that you are through to the other side and starting this part of your journey. Please keep us updated!

Congratulations! Are you able to get protein drinks down?

I didn't have a leak test... I believe they did that when I was still under anesthesia! Give it a few days!! You will be amazed at how much better you feel in just a few days! Keep sip sip sipping!! Walk walk walk!!

Welcome to the "loser's bench"! Here's to a super speedy recovery!

Be well…