Hey guys I saw a thread from 2011 that I wanted to continue. I love all of my vsgers but as we know african american women tend to carry weight differently. I would love to follow you ladies on your journey and for us all to support each other.

I was sleeved on September 5th so I'm a week out. I'm doing good so far and feeling better everyday. I stayed at the hospital 3 days mostly because they discovered my allergy to morphine while I was on the pump with a fever and my entire body on fire. But I'm home now and much better. I was just moved to the full liquids stage so I'm pretty happy considering that the liquids stage made me nauseous. I've lost 24 lbs since my surgery so any pain I have is over shadowed by my joy.

Looking forward to hearing from you ladies and seeing some progress pics!

A heating pad for gas pain.

Texaslady, just go into surgery feeling positive! You will do great! Sending prayers your way.

A heating pad for gas pain.

crazy you mentioned that, I bought one yesterday while picking up little toiletries and stuff from wagerers. I'm en route to the hospital now.

@@Peekboo thank you ma'am, I appreciate it.

You're very welcome.

Hello all, I'm getting sleeved this morning. Any last minute tips or things to bring?

Take minimum belongings to the hospital. I took a large pair of panties to wear home, a toohbrush, my iPhone, IPad & charger. I was started on colace stool softener and omeprazole for acid in the hospital.

Walk ASAP. I walked in recovery. I experienced no gas at all. really try to gauge your pain level. I was sore like after a good work out, not really in pain. I didn't use the morphine pump. I think it helped me stay clear headed enough to walk more in the hospital. However do not try to be a hero, if you need pain meds, use them. Go slow when sitting up. It will ease any uncomfortableness and make it less likely that you will get dizzy or nauseous.

Mostly stay positive. This is an easy surgery! Welcome to the loser's bench!

I started off with two bags and then I merged to one. I have my Note 3, Note tablet, charger, underwear, gown, and toiletries. I was prescribed omeprazole following my EGD so I brought that with me too. My anxiety has went down, I'm just worried about the gas pain. I've heard alot of horror stories about it. My plan is to start walking as soon as they allow me to.

They'll likely have you in a hospital gown so you probably won't get to use yours. For walking they'll give you another gown to wear backwards. Don't worry about the gas pains. Not everyone gets them. I had none.

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crazy you mentioned that, I bought one yesterday while picking up little toiletries and stuff from wagerers. I'm en route to the hospital now.

Good Luck and Welcome to the losers bench.

How did you all get your hair done for the surgery? I was gonna just slick it into a ponytail but I want to look cute when people visit me!

I got my locs freshly twisted and rod set.

@@tomi71, is you read other threads on this site, people who experienced hair loss noted the hair grew back.

I did see that. I went ahead and took the plunge and got a pixie to cut away all the unhealthy hair. So far so good and I am no longer shedding!

Quick update ladies.. I'm now 3 days post op. I'm supposed to be getting discharged as soon as my doc makes his rounds around 10am. This hospital has made me feel incredible after surgery... I call it a "boutique" hospital. They only have 20 beds and the nurse to patient ratio is 3 to 1. They're making me walk every hour on the hour and I have to take my sips right on time. They're making me do cough productively and also the diaphragm training thing. I'm no longer on the morphine pain pump but instead they're giving me loratab for pain and a shot of heparin in my stomach for blood thinking. I'm still hooked up to an iv for potassium and every once in a while they give me some to prevent ulcers as well. Sorry for rambling... I'm just so excited right now and had to come tell you guys about my experience. I just had my first couple of toots as well lol but they weren't stinky. I'm dying for a shower but they said I can't until the doc makes rounds.

Yay! You did well just as we said you would. Welcome to the losers bench.

Congrats texaslady! Glad all is going well. Welcome to the losers bench.