Hi all! So I did it - I really did it- I am officially sleeved! I'm feeling pretty good. The doc did a hiatal hernia repair and that part of my chest hurts but is manageable with the pain meds. My tummy doesn't hurt at all, which surprised me. I've had 3 bouts of nausea but have not thrown up. I've been walking my laps around the unit. This morning I had broth and jello and have so far been able to tolerate eating. I feel a lot better than I feared I would. I may have to stay one more night in the hospital because my hematocrit is low. They will check it again in an hour. Hopefully it will have increased but even staying at the same level is probably okay. Now I'm ready to get to the weight loss stage - woo hoo! Good luck to each of you on your journey!

Way to go! I hope you continue to feel great!

Yay! Hang in there! Glad you're feeling pretty good.

YAY! CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to join you on the other side.

Congratulations HopefulInVirginia! Welcome to the sleeve community!

Although the sleeve is simply a tool to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it still drops the weight off you like nobody's business! I have no regrets and love the way I look and feel now.

Applause for doing what's best for YOU and not letting anyone else tell you how to take care of YOU! Pls keep us all posted..... #TheStruggleIsReal

Hi all! So I did it - I really did it- I am officially sleeved! I'm feeling pretty good. The doc did a hiatal hernia repair and that part of my chest hurts but is manageable with the pain meds. My tummy doesn't hurt at all, which surprised me. I've had 3 bouts of nausea but have not thrown up. I've been walking my laps around the unit. This morning I had broth and Jello and have so far been able to tolerate eating. I feel a lot better than I feared I would. I may have to stay one more night in the hospital because my hematocrit is low. They will check it again in an hour. Hopefully it will have increased but even staying at the same level is probably okay. Now I'm ready to get to the weight loss stage - woo hoo! Good luck to each of you on your journey!

Congratulations!!

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Awesome!!!

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Congrats!!!

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Thanks everyone! I'm home and am struggling a little bit but doing okay. Definitely need my pain meds. It's uncomfortable to eat (jello, Popsicles) and to drink (sip) water. Is this normal? @@tiff291 how is your recovery going?

Thanks everyone! I'm home and am struggling a little bit but doing okay. Definitely need my pain meds. It's uncomfortable to eat (Jello, Popsicles) and to drink (sip) Water. Is this normal? @@tiff291 how is your recovery going?

Hello, mine is getting a little better, my body feels stiff and I'm finally passing gas and burping a little more (tmi sorry). I tried to eat a popsicle yesterday but was too nauseous to do so. Make sure that you are walking, that will somewhat help with the pain. My stomach still hurts a bit because of the gas, but I'm doing better with each day.

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