About a year ago I realized I was ready to take control of my life and have weight loss surgery! I had my gastric sleeve yesterday, and even though I lost 15 pounds on the preop diet my doctor said my liver was still fatty. Surgery was a success, the first 18 hours of post op recovery were awful and I did not expect it. My body kept trying to throw up but there was nothing except bloody saliva. I couldn’t keep any liquids down, and ended up having a panic attack at 4 am. That was fun.

BUT I am finally starting to feel better. Rather then horrible pain I am a very uncomfortable bloated beach ball. I can keep fluids down, which is currently in the form of tiny baby bites of jello and sips of water. I am up and walking and should be able to leave in a few hours.

I just feel an overwhelming sense of pride, and I can’t wait for this new journey.

I'm glad everything turned out good. I think you are on your way to the new improved you! ?

so happy your day has come, now you have made it through and Good Things are ahead. Now Let Those Good Times Roll!

Congratulations! I'm just out of surgery too. The first hours are not fun, I won't lie, but it seems to get better day by day

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Congratulations! I has surgery yesterday as well @belleofbatonrouge! I haven’t tried jello yet but broth has been comforting. I’m super excited to be on my way as well. Good luck!

Congratulations! I had surgery 8 days ago. Every day I feel better and better!! I hope the same for you!!