On October 21, 2013 I had the gastric sleeve procedure. My surgery was scheduled for 11am. I arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and was immediately processed and taken in the back to prepare for the procedure. The doctors came to talk to me and ask a million questions before the actual surgery. At about 11:20am I was rolled into the surgery room. The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery 2 hours later. I didn't feel any pain but I was extremely sleepy, I slept the entire first day/night. I felt really nauseous every time I woke up so I preferred to sleep. I couldn't eat or drink anything. The nurses were encouraging me to drink Crystal Light but I just couldn't force it down. I went home about 24 hours after the surgery and slept for 3 more days. I only got up to drink water or a protein shake and to use the rest room. Two weeks later I'm feeling great and I've lost 14 pounds. I went to my first post op appointment on November 5th and I've moved on to Stage 2 (soft foods) of the eating plan. I am still struggling to get in enough fluids and protein shakes but the doctor assured me that it was normal at this stage. I'm happy with my decision to have the gastric sleeve procedure and look forward to my weight loss journey.