I am having my sleeve done tomorrow and I am struggling with the clear liquid diet already and it's only 8:50 in the morning. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. Hoping everything goes well.

I know you can do it! My surgery isn't until December 9th, so I haven't experienced it myself...but I have faith in you that you will be able to come through this with flying colours!

Good luck, I hope you have a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery!

I am having my sleeve done tomorrow and I am struggling with the clear liquid diet already and it's only 8:50 in the morning. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. Hoping everything goes well.

lucky you! One more day and i have 12 more to go . I would try to distract myself maybe go to the mall and look at the clothes that you will want to wear once you are at your goal weight, or read a book. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow

You'll be fine! Congrats!

The clear liquid diet was one of the worst parts. It will pass quickly.

Hope all went well for you today. The first few weeks may be rough but keep in mind it will go by quickly and you will be back to feeling more normal again soon. I was sleeved a month ago today and time has flown by.

How are you doing BamaNurse?

I had the sleeve along with an umbilical hernia repair. I'm not gonna lie and say I'm not in pain. I'm hurting! The nausea hasn't been as bad as I thought it would. I have actually drank quite a bit. Ice chips have been my friend. Should start drinking my protein shake soon and if I can tolerate it then I can go home z!

Great news. I had to switch from Isopure to Nektar clear protein drinks. Drinking the Isopure was torture.

Do you feel like you were kicked in the guts? Do you have any liquid Vicodin? It works well but tastes like NyQuil. Hard to get down but necessary.

Are you going home today?

I have some liquid norco. And as far as the pain surgical pain goes, it's not that bad. These darn gas pains are killing me. As I sit here awake, so early in the morning, I am reminded of a song with a slight revision of the lyrics. To the tune of "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynard Skynard. As I sit here in bed, with gas pains so bad. I'm a shakin like a leaf on a tree. Oh gimme three steps, gimme the steps mister, just to pass some and not hurt so bad.

I have some liquid norco. And as far as the pain surgical pain goes, it's not that bad. These darn gas pains are killing me. As I sit here awake, so early in the morning, I am reminded of a song with a slight revision of the lyrics. To the tune of "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynard Skynard. As I sit here in bed, with gas pains so bad. I'm a shakin like a leaf on a tree. Oh gimme three steps, gimme the steps mister, just to pass some and not hurt so bad.

Love Skynrd. Had some blasting on my Marshall Bluetooth speaker in the kitchen yesterday while cooking for my family.

I had my sleeve and umbilical hernia repair (3rd time) on Oct 13, 2015.

Pain will become much improved really soon. You've got more to deal with than the average sleeve surgery. Stay on top of the pain by dosing on schedule.

You may need to ask your surgeon for additional pain meds, too. Mine only gave me the standard sleeve amount. The hernia pain was on another level, however.

You'll feel much, much better by day 5......... I promise.

Best wishes.

Welcome to the Loser's Bench !!!!!!!!!!!!