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Nervous! Surgery 2/23

Hi All,

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow and I'm super nervous about it! My surgery is at 11:45 am. I'm very concerned about how im going to feel after the surgery. I've heard so many horror stories about people not being able to drink or keep anything down. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

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    • BLERDgirl
      BLERDgirl

      Not everyone has a difficult time. Perhaps stop reading the horror stories and do what you can to stay positive. I had and continue to have a very easy time of it. I had an easy surgery. Woke up in re

    • lslblues
      lslblues

      Everyone's experience seems very different. I had what I'd consider a very easy surgery/recovery, and it was still tough. Be prepared for some significant pain and discomfort. The pain killers in t

    • Chele H
      Chele H

      Everyone different but I had no nausea, no gas pains, etc. My surgery was 7:30am, I spent most of the day sleeping on and off. I had some spasm like feelings in my stomach but by the evening I was

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    I'm excited for everyone going this week. Getting my sleeve Thursday, Feb 26th. I have to be at the hospital for 6am and the surgery is at 7:30a. Looking to hear thumbs up from you folks going tomorrow (today-Monday). I'll be saying calming and healing prayers for everyone.

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    Had my sleeve this morning at 11 back in room by 430. Have been able to drink Water and ice chip. Walked several times around floor. No w back in bed for the night. Have pain but mostly from tubes in neck during surgery.

    Tomorrow will have upper gi for leaks then nutritionist will come and I go back home.

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    Hi Guys,

    Surgery went well. I'm tired and a little sore but I feel wonderful.way better than expected. Good luck to all getting sleeved in the future.

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    just checking in an wanted to say hi to the newbies an wanted to CONGRATS an welcome to the other side!!! hope you took before pics bc you will want them to compare down the road. I only took a few an then started taking a few this wk I needed to see for myself my NEW me now! haha.. simply AMAZING...:)

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    Hi! Thanks for the concern. Yes, I did take before pictures and I can't wait to see my progress.
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