I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on October 6th (started the process on March 1st, 2015.) I'd love to have a "surgery buddy" who is having the procedure the same day or very close to the date. Anyone interested?

I'm trying to drink now..I think I'm tummy shy..do I just drink and get it over with

I'm drinking small sips. Start slow and every 15 minutes. I had two leak test before I left the hospital. I am hitting the tired phase now. I have been told my energy will go way up after three or four weeks. Good to hear from Mommomi.

I'm trying to drink now..I think I'm tummy shy..do I just drink and get it over with

Small sips is what I was told.

If you are not sipping water you will get yourself in trouble. Do what the doctor said to do. START DRINKING!

I have 3oz bathroom cups and been sipping on them all morning. My suggestion would be when you can to get a dry erase board and track your ounces.

Anyone taking stool softners? Have not had a movement yet

Surgery completed on the 6th (7:30 am), out the door at noon today. A little sore, but moving forward.

All water, but two little blobs of jello just before I left the hospital. I didn't remembering liking jello in the past, and it isn't any better now. Ah well - I'm looking forward to trying some broth tomorrow.

[ddg]

Dude glad you made it. How is you pain?

So excited to be getting these updates!

Retrieverguy, you seem to be really progressing!

Chrys129, CapeCrooner, Sleeve, and Thinner- How are you all getting along?

Doing pretty well. Today was the first day I didn't sleep all day! I'm not using the pain meds much. My biggest worry is getting in all of the liquids! I've only had about 190 calories today so far. Not sure how I'm going to do it.

Home from the hospital (Thursday after Tuesday Surgery). No real pain, just getting use to my new baby stomach. I had 2 ounces of Tomato Soup and after 20 minutes, I put a 24 ounce water bottle by my side.

I had been sipping for about 90 minutes when I looked over and noticed I had drank almost half of it. Now by belly feels tight, so I'm taking an hour off!

Anyone concerned about drinking too much water (Yes, I am sipping...)

I just had 3 bites of potatoes and gravy..I have had about 10oz of gatorade..been walking this morning..I feel great

Surgery completed on the 6th (7:30 am), out the door at noon today. A little sore, but moving forward.

All water, but two little blobs of jello just before I left the hospital. I didn't remembering liking jello in the past, and it isn't any better now. Ah well - I'm looking forward to trying some broth tomorrow.

[ddg]

Not bad at all, really. Only hurts when I'm trying to lay down. I've seen that other people are doing their sleeping in a recliner - I'm gonna try that this evening. Really looking forward to a bit of broth tonight!

-sd

Best thing I have found is a binder for my stomach..Makes getting up and down a breeze..I slept in recliner last night but I went to my bed this morning..I have a huge body pillow I wrapped up in and slept pretty good. I have had a couple bites of KFC mashed potatoes and gravy and a couple bites of pintos and cheese from taco bell.. I feel great..I love all of you..love this sure where we can share what's going on

So excited to be getting these updates!

Retrieverguy, you seem to be really progressing!

Chrys129, CapeCrooner, Sleeve, and Thinner- How are you all getting along?

Doing pretty well. Today was the first day I didn't sleep all day! I'm not using the pain meds much. My biggest worry is getting in all of the liquids! I've only had about 190 calories today so far. Not sure how I'm going to do it.

I'm doing much better on my fluids. Dr called he wanted me to start gatorade to make sure I'm getting electrolytes.. since 7 this morning I have had almost 20oz

I'm checking in with prayers and shout outs to everyone who has made it thru to the other side..I'm up next tomorrow need to be at the hospital at 10:30..I'm so ready for this life