I made it through! I couldn't have gotten this far with my journey without the help if this forum. Thank you to everyone for sharing your stories, questions, etc.

In addition to the sleeve, I had a hiatal hernia repair plus they found a hole in my diaphragm that they needed to repair.

The gas pain from ribs to shoulders is certainly the most uncomfortable. I have walked 4 laps already, and will do more later. I emptied my bladder without a problem, and have a morphine pump that I can press every half hour. It definitely takes the edge off.

I am not able to drink anything until my leak test in the morning, so my mouth is super dry. I just keep swishing & spitting.

I am so glad to finally be over this hurdle.

A new life has started for me today.

To all of you waiting for your day...it will be here in the blink of an eye. Follow your pre-op diet and start walking as much as you can. It will make you stronger for recovery!

Yay, congrats! Mine is tomorrow around 10:30'ish in the morning (nurse told me that there are 2 ahead of me); I'm just ready to be on the other side.

Hope your recovery is swift!

Congrats GingerSlim!! Great attitude!! Best wishes!! :-)

Yay, congrats! Mine is tomorrow around 10:30'ish in the morning (nurse told me that there are 2 ahead of me); I'm just ready to be on the other side. Hope your recovery is swift!

Good luck kissawookiee!!

@GingerSlim... lucky dawg--- 3 for the price of 1!