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!

I had my surgery Monday, January 11th and so far I feel pretty good. A little gasey, but I have no appetite at all, I'm drinking water good, and I'm able to eat a little jello, but I can't get much broth down. I'm not in any pain which is good.

Awesome beautiful _disaster, keep up the good work. Congratulations

Everything went fine. They found a hiatal hernia so that made it take longer. Already up and walking hoping to go home tomorrow at noon

Hi everyone, I tried to search for threads that discuss helpful things to bring to the hospital. Does anyone have a list of things that made your stay more comfortable. I know I have to stay an extra day due to traveling. My doctor don't want me to go home right away.

Hi everyone, I tried to search for threads that discuss helpful things to bring to the hospital. Does anyone have a list of things that made your stay more comfortable. I know I have to stay an extra day due to traveling. My doctor don't want me to go home right away.

hygiene products, loose pajama pants, slippers, under ware, socks, bra , (I brought a sports bra) extention cord so my cell phone charger could reach it, iPad , cell phone ,chapstick, bonnet or scarf, the hospital gave me gas strips and anything else I needed they treated me like royalty , I never had any gas due to me walking , walking and more walking the hospital hallways, congratulations on your upcoming surgery and many blessings to you, it like a roller-coaster, lots of fears, and stalls and different emotion, my only regret is not getting this sooner

Was anyone breastfeeding when they had their surgery? Did you stop?

Hi everyone, I tried to search for threads that discuss helpful things to bring to the hospital. Does anyone have a list of things that made your stay more comfortable. I know I have to stay an extra day due to traveling. My doctor don't want me to go home right away.

hygiene products, loose pajama pants, slippers, under ware, socks, bra , (I brought a sports bra) extention cord so my cell phone charger could reach it, iPad , cell phone ,chapstick, bonnet or scarf, the hospital gave me gas strips and anything else I needed they treated me like royalty , I never had any gas due to me walking , walking and more walking the hospital hallways, congratulations on your upcoming surgery and many blessings to you, it like a roller-coaster, lots of fears, and stalls and different emotion, my only regret is not getting this sooner

Thank you☺

Arenea, also don't forget to take a small pillow for your stomach for the ride in the car, I heard you need to have something to place against your tummy for a while. Also you may want to take something to read while you are in the hospital

Hi everyone, I tried to search for threads that discuss helpful things to bring to the hospital. Does anyone have a list of things that made your stay more comfortable. I know I have to stay an extra day due to traveling. My doctor don't want me to go home right away.

They really supply everything. I wore the same clothes home I wore to the hospital with the exception changing my panties. I was only in the clothes about 1.5 hours before surgery. Take as little as possible. The only thing I used that I brought along with me, was my phone and lip balm. They provided everything else for me. I didn't even need lip balm really. When I woke up my lips were dry and the recovery nurse put vaseline on them for me.

I was only in the hospital about 26 hours.

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Hi everyone, I tried to search for threads that discuss helpful things to bring to the hospital. Does anyone have a list of things that made your stay more comfortable. I know I have to stay an extra day due to traveling. My doctor don't want me to go home right away.

They really supply everything. I wore the same clothes home I wore to the hospital with the exception changing my panties. I was only in the clothes about 1.5 hours before surgery. Take as little as possible. The only thing I used that I brought along with me, was my phone and lip balm. They provided everything else for me. I didn't even need lip balm really. When I woke up my lips were dry and the recovery nurse put vaseline on them for me.

I was only in the hospital about 26 hours.

she even greased your lips! wow wonderful service

I hope they grease my lips and make sure my hair is together. Y'all know how we are lol.. I still want to be cute, when you look good, you feel good:)

Did anyone have sleep apnea before their surgery? I went back to my pulmonary Doctor today and I have to have a cpap, totally bummed.

Did anyone have sleep apnea before their surgery? I went back to my pulmonary Doctor today and I have to have a cpap, totally bummed.

I have sleep apnea and have had a CPap machine for about 2 years. I cannot wait to get rid of that machine!

I hope they grease my lips and make sure my hair is together. Y'all know how we are lol.. I still want to be cute, when you look good, you feel good:)

that's exactly why I got my hair braided before surgery. One less thing to worry about. Plus I'm natural and I didn't want to be struggling trying to comb it with my incisions still sore.

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance ????