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?

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Out hiking and disturbed a bathroom break

oh me

That's you ABS?

That's you ABS?

I wish but not quite, ..lol

I had mine on the 6th

I am back online after my Oct 7 sleeve. I had a late surgery. Got to my room about 9:00PM and discharged the next day at 4:00PM.

No real issues. I have not gotten my vitamins yet. Hopefully today.

I am on clear liquids til tomorrow. Not hitting my protein the past couple of days. I am drinking Isopure protein drinks and water so far. I have tried some broth and sugar free ice pops and jello, but protein is my priority.

Then I can get strained soups and protein drinks.

My 5 incisions are healing nicely.

Been walking indoors since it has been 100 degrees for a couple of days.

My most helpful items in the hospital were gas x strips, heating pad, eye shade/mask and a toothbrush (to help me gag to burp).

Edited October 10, 201510 yr by thisfathasgot2go

So glad your doing well..My favorite hospital items were heating pads, tons of pillows and a binder for my tummy..the binder really helped with getting up and down

I need a visual of THE BINDER. Model it

I need a visual of THE BINDER. Model it

oh dear god! Maybe in negative 30 more pounds lol

Here is a binder for you retriver

And I bet your secretly hot.

Monday is one week and meet with the surgeon. I can add in more meal items like creamed soups and V8. Cleaned the garage today and over did it. Paying the price tonight. Tried to do to much. Laying low and watching the movie Wild.

I don't think its strange that you are posting here, I think its great to have you here. Its rare to find someone banded 4+ years, and I think your experience is a valuable addition. We can always use more banded (and bandwannabe's) men in our discussions. (Ladies please don't be offended by me saying that;) ) Welcome Malcolm, good luck on your port replacement.

This board is cool!

there is no secret about it...I'm burning up!!!

Finally some humor on board. I know you are

MarciaN give an update how are you doing? Liquid diet again?