Surgery set for Jan 12th in KC....Accepting any words of wisdom, helpful tips and suggestions regarding pre-op prep or post-op recovery....anything will help in being prepared mentally and physically! Thanks in advance!

I just did a video blog on this very topic. I am 5 weeks post op - Nov. 26, 2014

Dont know if its allowed but will share the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFdR0n4sYR8&list=UUKINy8MHcOQIjZnhWvssY7Q

Don't let yourself get thirsty. Dehydration is no joke. And if you have small children, find someone who can watch them reliably. They don't understand mommy's tummy really hurts.

Thank you all SO much for your tips! It helps significantly as I am less than 36 hours away from experiencing it all myself. Hard to grasp how much my life is about to change but all the suggestions and info helps!

Thanks Bruce. Very encouraging!

I was sleeved February 3, 2014.

My advice is:

* to follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon and their team.

* take it easy.

* Don't try to overdo it.

* Listen to your body.

For the first couple of weeks there will be good days and days when you feel like crap. Key is to not overdo it.

I was sleeved October 30 2014. Just take it a day at a time. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. We all loose at our own pace. Your head will not catch up to your eyes. What I mean by that is right now I'm going thru a bit of depression. I know I lost weight and I see it SOME TIMES I still feel over weight which sucks hardcore.

Hope everything went well.

I bet you'll do great.