And so after a long 6-7 months of pre testing and doctors visits, I will be getting gastric sleeve on Wednesday, July 30th! I am both super excited & really nervous at the same time. It's a new beginning for me & I can't wait to see what the future holds. So glad I came across these forums so I can share my story and recieve encouraging advice from others. Any words of wisdom?

I don't have words of wisdom because I'm just starting the process, but you are in the right place! Lots of good folks with good ideas to share on the forums. Good luck!

<p>I don't have words of wisdom because I'm just starting the process, but you are in the right place! Lots of good folks with good ideas to share on the forums. Good luck!</p>

thank you! good luck to you on your journey as well! one day at a time!

Carissa one thing I can say walk right after your surgery. Walk walk so you won't have lots of pain from the gas they put to blow up our tummies.. Good luck during your surgery. I had mine on July 16th and down 15 pounds already.

Carissa one thing I can say walk right after your surgery. Walk walk so you won't have lots of pain from the gas they put to blow up our tummies.. Good luck during your surgery. I had mine on July 16th and down 15 pounds already.

thank you! i've heard that the gas pain is worse than the incision sites themselves! thank you for the advice, its extremely helpful! and a big congratulations to you on your success so far!

Your welcome yes that is the only pain I had haven't had any pain from my incisions which it's good. So yes walk!! And Thank you very much!!!

Your welcome yes that is the only pain I had haven't had any pain from my incisions which it's good. So yes walk!! And Thank you very much!!!

thank you ! keep in touch!

Follow up with your dr. Walk. Keep up with the fluids and protein. Don't try to do too much too fast. Remember this is "our" time. You will never be in the same place again so enjoy each step of the process.

Follow up with your dr. Walk. Keep up with the fluids and protein. Don't try to do too much too fast. Remember this is "our" time. You will never be in the same place again so enjoy each step of the process.

thank you for your advice & kind words! yes , i agree each step should be cherished