I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

No time yet.

3 hours ago, Eventer826 said:

I am just home today from surgery on the 6th. I have 4 incision sites, one which is very painful- where they removed my stomach. I've not tried gas x but I commented on it in hospital, curious as to why they don't give you any. I'm still on Clear Liquids only.

HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 277
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

The Gas X only works for gas that is inside your stomach. The gas that they pump you up with is outside of the stomach. Only thing that will really help is to walk and move as much as possible.

Hey! I’m March 14th and self pay (by choice) too!

What time are you scheduled for?

My surgery is at 8:30am, but I have to be there at 6:30am. I doubt I’ll be able to sleep the night before, so I’ll probably be waiting for them to check me in. Lol What time is your surgery?

I had my finally check in with my surgeon and now I just "enjoy" the remains of my liquid diet and wait for surgery day.

Congrats to those who have gotten their surgery!

Good luck to those going in next week.

I will start my liquid diet on Monday. Any suggestions on what to drink to make it easier lol

7 hours ago, Eventer826 said:

Did your Specialist recommend gas x?? I wonder if I should get some

The PA that works with my surgeon told me GasX works for gas in the bowels, which isn't the area of concern. Which begs the question: how does air exit the abdomen -- isn't it through the digestive tract?

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4 hours ago, Jogar0804 said:

I will start my liquid diet on Monday. Any suggestions on what to drink to make it easier lol

The first days of any diet are the roughest and then it will get easier (but I'm sure you already know that, LOL).

7 hours ago, Stevie the Sleevey said:

My surgery is at 8:30am, but I have to be there at 6:30am. I doubt I’ll be able to sleep the night before, so I’ll probably be waiting for them to check me in. Lol What time is your surgery?

14th, too. Your pic = perfection!! I may not sleep from now until surgery

Sleeved on 3/7 and arrived home the next day. My surgeon discovered I had a hernia and had to repair that during my surgery. He says it’s relatively common with people who are obese.

My greatest struggles in the hospital and coming home have been nausea and just a general sense of extreme pressure in the admin area.

I am struggling to keep anything down and have to take all liquids very very slowly... where it all comes right back up. For some reason crystal light will stay down but plain water wants to come right back up.

I have five incisions. As others have said, the largest one is most sensitive. I found putting an extra piece of guys and some tape over that particular sit incision makes a big difference with the pain.

I haven’t taken any pain meds since my day of the surgery and doing fine except as explained above. Things are definitely improving by the day today is the day I am most active and successful with beverages energy etc.

I don’t have any regrets and I too am glad it’s over. I’m just going to have to work extra hard to stay hydrated and get some Basic calories in my system.

I’m taking things very slowly. I’m wishing all of you the very best of course!


HW=315; SW=268; CW=261; GW#1=210; GW#2=170

It's Day 6 after surgery. While getting in my fluids and protein are a challenge I'm doing it, averaging 70g of protein a day and 56oz in fluids (plain water and clear protein water). My goal is to get up to 64 oz of water/protein water.

After feeling some regrets in the hospital because of the pain, I think I can do this. I'm finally feeling that I can embrace this new stomach and life and finally reach my goals!! ?

Had my pre-op testing yesterday--EKG was normal yay! Waiting for blood results, but I think those should be fine... Oh wow this is really happening in 9 days!

First night home in my own bed!! I slept hugging a pillow, which was very comfortable. I kept in check of the pain, and stayed on track with the pain meds. I slept until after noon!!! I'm having jello for the first time since surgery on Tuesday. My goal is 48oz of clear fluids today, (4) five minute walks and healing!! How is everyone else doing?!

HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 275
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

On March 15th, a butterfly will leave this chrysalis and I am beyond excited!

2 hours ago, Divasleeve78 said:

On March 15th, a butterfly will leave this chrysalis and I am beyond excited!

That is one of the best descriptions I've read yet!

I am on the 14th and soooo excited to get started. I was super nervous yesterday and had a really not great day. Today has been good, even did some exercise. Had to stop because I had a low blood sugar but it felt good after it went back up,

For those that have type 2 diabetes, how much did you have to cut down on insulin? I started at a base of 35 units with a sliding scale. For my lunch time protein shake I took 16 and then had the low. So i'll go down to 14 on the next meal. The lows are frustrating