Surgery week folks! Today our 27s go through surgery and we will keep this thread going for a week while we all get sleeved!

It's FINALLY arrived, I don't know about you, but I am excited, anxious, nervous and did I say excited? I am SOOO over trying to figure out the next diet to do that will rebound in a few months. At last I have a tool that will WORK forever!

Get your lip balm and Gas-x strips ready and I heard a heating pad can be awesome for stubborn gasses in your back and shoulders the first few days, can't hurt to take it with you! If you are in a big busy hospital and might have to share a room, bring ear plugs and an eye mask... you may not need it but better to have it if you do. Don't forget to get up walking as soon as possible, it helps the gas go away. Excited to see how everyone does!

Tuesday May 27th

danila (PA)

Derouin4

Sh3iz

cnilson (MI)

dmolly

NewTee2014 (DC)

sleevin' it in Jersey (NJ)

Monte0828

Wednesday May 28th

kungfuaaron (MX from WA)

bcannon33 (MX)

WhoKnows (GERMANY)

Skinnyana

Nicci829

My Journey

motivated76 (NJ)

par1959 (WA)

Nellani78 (NY)

Vikki59

Thursday May 29th

swedishfsh1020 (CA)

SlimDownThick (CO)

sandDuneHill (NJ)

hrhlaurie (CO)

jme621

MiraNJ (NJ)

Friday May 30th

lylabelle (MX from WA)

barbbcute (TX)

devint (DC)

momofthree123 (NJ)

Speeder (MX)

bonniebeth001 (CA)

shavbarn

Saturday May 31

habsi (Dubai)

Edited May 28, 201412 yr by lylabelle

I'm on my way into the hospital and I know I'm forgetting something but can't put my finger on it. Nerves are making me head hungry.

Thanks to all who posted status updates over the past few days. Reading them is one way I'm calming down. If anyone has found a great way to spice up clear liquids, let me know!

Good luck to you. My surgery is this morning as well. Here waiting and extremely nervous. And I think I may have over pack for a two day stay. Lol.

It seems as though my sergeon removed the majority of my stomach and inserted a snarling gurgling creature. What the heck are these noises that are coming from my abdomen?!?

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by Derouin4

Started trying to yet vitamins in today. 10000mg biotin, one(of three) bariatric advantage multi with iron that I opened into a vanilla yogurt and two fiber gummies. In about 2 hrs I'll shoot for my first of three calcium chews.. We shall see how this goes

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by Sh3iz

Up and getting ready. Nerves are setting in. Sleeping pill worked OK, still woke a dozen times. And dang it I'm thirsty. Lol. I hope the next 6 hours go fast!

I've got my IV in, I'm waiting for the next step. I was unlucky and had to put it in my dominant hand. No crocheting in my room for me!

My surgery is today! Just found this thread, I'd like to join the new 'losers' club!!

So, 2 days out, and I'm doing ok. Trying to drink, but still not enough to do without and IV. I was able to shower, and that made me feel better. Some gas pain today, but not too bad. Mostly the incisions are just uncomfortable. Also, this feeling of my stomach just tightening up when I drink more than one drop. I'm sure hoping that goes away as I heal, especially since tomorrow I'm supposed to eat some yogurt.

My biggest complaint though is the lack of ice or popsicles! Unsurprisingly the Germans do neither of those things. Very annoying. My kingdom for some ice chips!

I was sleeved May 27th, had no real big pain/gas but my left shoulder was extremely sore - which they said to expect. They gave me couple of heat packs to use and that helped allot. They kept me on IV the 27th and morning of the 28th. But I did get up to walk allot.

It seems as though my sergeon removed the majority of my stomach and inserted a snarling gurgling creature. What the heck are these noises that are coming from my abdomen?!?

Welcome to the joys of being pumped with gas! LOL Your creature will calm down within the next few days

So, 2 days out, and I'm doing ok. Trying to drink, but still not enough to do without and IV. I was able to shower, and that made me feel better. Some gas pain today, but not too bad. Mostly the incisions are just uncomfortable. Also, this feeling of my stomach just tightening up when I drink more than one drop. I'm sure hoping that goes away as I heal, especially since tomorrow I'm supposed to eat some yogurt.

My biggest complaint though is the lack of ice or popsicles! Unsurprisingly the Germans do neither of those things. Very annoying. My kingdom for some ice chips!

I asked about that uncomfortable feeling when drinking and was told it was from all the swelling inside. As the days go on and our healing gets better we will be able to take in more without the uncomfortable feeling.

Just got iv in. Waiting to go. It's really happening. Woohoo

Our doc has us on iv only the first 24 hours before starting Clear liquids so I don't get to do yogurt or puree for quite awhile. It will be interesting in the long run if this makes a difference in years to come in if people's sleeves stretch more than others based on how they heal.

Less than 24 hrs down and I'm already told I can go home. I'm walking and sipping well. No pain when I'm not moving. Pain on my right side feels like a pulled muscle. It's very difficult to get out of bed or lift up when I need to adjust. Dr says its normal.

I hear the first week is the worst. Bring on the next challenge. I'm ready.

anesthesiologist was just here. Spent 10 minutes explain everything and checking for questions. Quiet, super clean hospital with doctors who aren't rushed and talk to you? Sweet

I have discovered that drinking with a spoon creates by far the least discomfort. Just something to try if anyone is having trouble!