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Getting sleeved in 3 days

I'm getting the sleeve on Thursday (9/22). I am really excited but I am also nervous. I've read that some people say the pain and nausea are minimal and totally manageable and I've read that others say the pain and nausea are off the charts. How will I most likely feel when I wake up in recovery? The first and second day post op? Just want to mentally prepare myself. Thanks in advance for any input.

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@@onedeterminedchick I'm definitely nauseous. I don't even want my husband to eat around me because his food is so overpowering and it instantly makes me sick

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I was only nausea about 10 mins. Nurse gave me meds in my iv for it and I haven't been nausea since. Did your dr give you meds for it?
Yes they gave me like 3 different things. Still feel nauseated.

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Sorry to hear that. It will get better with time. Keeping you in my prayers

@@onedeterminedchick I'm definitely nauseous. I don't even want my husband to eat around me because his food is so overpowering and it instantly makes me sick

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I was only nausea about 10 mins. Nurse gave me meds in my iv for it and I haven't been nausea since. Did your dr give you meds for it?
Yes they gave me like 3 different things. Still feel nauseated.

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Sorry to hear that. It will get better with time. Keeping you in my prayers
Thank you, praying for you as well!

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