So, I just but the bullet, (like 8 minutes ago!) and sent the deposit for my surgery. I’ll be heading off on the 16th for surgery on the 18th I’ve got a couple of trips away between now and then that my husband has been looking forward to for months and I didn’t want him to miss out otherwise I’d have booked for an earlier date, but hopefully those trips will make the time speed up a bit. Bring it on

I just got home from the hospital. Surgery went smooth. Gas pain is the worst part. But at least I'm home

3 minutes ago, Stitches78 said:

I just got home from the hospital. Surgery went smooth. Gas pain is the worst part. But at least I'm home

You made it to the other side! Congrats. Now comes the hard work.

7 minutes ago, Stitches78 said:

I just got home from the hospital. Surgery went smooth. Gas pain is the worst part. But at least I'm home

Gotta keep moving. Walk around the house. Get up every 15 minutes and walk around for 5 minutes. Keep doing that. You’ll feel better

I have been doing good with walking. It does really help. I think the biggest challenge is getting all the water down.

1 hour ago, Stitches78 said:

I have been doing good with walking. It does really help. I think the biggest challenge is getting all the Water down.

That was HARD. Just make it a job. Keep the water next to you. And take a sip every 10 minutes or whatever you can tolerate. Just know that eating and drinking will be a chore for the next several months.

I have water on me at all times. I was up walking most of the night. My wife stayed with me and between me getting up to pee every five minutes, and the people coming to take blood, bother of us got sleep. But, I'm really happy to not have to much pain. Just sore.

Update: everything went well today, was actually up and walking the halls about two hours after getting in my room. Don’t get me wrong the pain can be real. Especially the gas pain, but you know who told me what do when that happens? My WLC family here, so I got my butt up and started walking . It worked. Thank from the bottom of my heart... good night

So glad to hear it! Congratulations!

One last thing you’re going to need that chapstick.. lesson learned .

Good to know, I'm putting a spare in my bag now.

I have water on me at all times. I was up walking most of the night. My wife stayed with me and between me getting up to pee every five minutes, and the people coming to take blood, bother of us got sleep. But, I'm really happy to not have to much pain. Just sore.

Healthy wishes. Congratulations!

Tomorrow is the big day for me. We'll see how much sleep I get tonight. LOL Ready for my next chapter.

Good luck you can do this! You'll sleep tomorrow then walk, walk, walk.

06/06/2019 10:17 PM, Batty2000 said:

Tomorrow is the big day for me. We'll see how much sleep I get tonight. LOL Ready for my next chapter.

I agree get up and walk as soon as you can. You got this.

Thanks everyone! Catch you on the flipside.

I was sleeved 6/5, doing great so far, important to be thankful to staff and mentally positive with the experience, good luck and God bless!

Hi! I am new here...

Scheduled for 06/29... I am freaking out. Last night I had the realization that I am actually scared of being a normal weight..... I am not sure how I am going to survive the next 20 days. I am so nervous!