Hi all, my name is Julia. I've been on here for a little while now and have really enjoyed reading everyone's post. I am writing this from the hospital bed. I was sleeved this afternoon. So far, all is well. I went in at 1 and was in the recovery room around 3. Made it to my room around 5. I have had some pain on my right side but the nurse said that is from the hernia that was repaired while he did the sleeve. The only gas pain I had was when in the recovery, it has gone away since than. I have been getting around pretty good by myself and have even walked the halls a few time. The one thing that has just about drove me crazy is the fact that I can't have any liquids. My mouth is so dry, my throat hurts and I feel like my breath is horrible. I am so excited about this journey and would like wish everyone the best on their journey????

All smiles before the surgery and than coming back from the recovery room

I am 5 "7"

HW 236

SW 215

I had to do a 4 week Optifast

I can't wait to update my weight in a few months ????

Reading all these posts really help calm my nerves as I'm being sleeved in December 18. I to have a hernia and was told by the doctor that would cause more pain then the sleeve sooooo I'm little spooked but all these posted definitely help. Good luck to you to.