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Thank you for your openess and honesty. It is scary, I just got sleeved on 12/21/11 and it is amazing!!! I feel great, no complications what so ever! You can do this, it is nerve racking. I was a little nervous, said my prayers and you will never guess what my nurses names were... Faith and Grace!!!! I knew God was with me, and he is with you too!!

I was just sleeved 12/21/11. Day of Surgery: It has been the most amazing journey! I have an amazing surgeon, Dr. Stoyan Kokocharov in Chicago. While we were waiting to go into surgery, I was not nervous, just ready to get the show on the road! My Doctor, Stoyan Kokocharov was amazing, we were waiting with my nurses, nutritionist and Dr. "Koko" somehow we got started talking about music; he played his ring tone on his phone and started dancing the tango with the nurse! It was so great; it really lightened the mood and was fun! Who can say waiting in the pre-op room would be fun?! I said I wanted to see him dip her, so as they danced around the room, he gave her a few dips, said when I come in for my Post op/ 1 week apt. We are going to dance!!! I said only if I get a dip! I went in for surgery, woke up in my room at 2:00 was extremely nauseated until 9:00 p.m. that night. I did not vomit, but felt like lite dry heaves a few times. Once 9:00 came, it was like the anesthesia had wore off and I felt amazing!! The nurse came in to give me more anti-nausea medicine and pain meds; I declined because I felt so good! I did not take anything after that. I have two children, both C-sections and had a hard time coming out of the epidural/narcotic pain meds. I was very nauseated with it, but once it wore off I felt better and just took NSAIDS and not narcotics. I have never been under anesthesia before so I was not sure how my body would react to the anesthesia for my sleeve surgery. So, I can legitimately say, this was a heck of a lot easier than a C-section. By 9:00 p.m. when I was feeling better, I got out of bed by myself, went to the bathroom and then walked a bit. I did not have any gas pain or bloating. My incisions look fabulous. I rested throughout the night, the nurses came in about every hour to check on me, so I only got about 20 minutes of sleep every hour. I rested well though. I also was given a glass of Water with a sponge "pop" to wet my mouth, it was dry. Day One Post Op. I really did feel amazing. I could get up and go to the bathroom by myself, and walk the halls. My husband stayed by my side the entire time. Once the nausea wore off, I was ready to go. I wanted to go home that day. I really felt like myself. I was perky, happy and we were joking with all the nurses. My husband slept in the bed beside me, one of my nurses came in and asked who the patient was, I wanted to know if my husband was really asleep or just resting, so I world her he was the patient in for a Vasectomy. Needless to say, he woke up right away! We all laughed and he said he would have to start sleeping with one eye open. I really did feel great, I was up walking around, I felt like myself, happy go-lucky and joking. I asked if I could go home that day, I was told that yes, I was doing so well, I had to pass my leak test and then the Doctor would let me know. I had to also keep down liquids. Leak Test At 8:30 am I went in for my leak test, I will just say, not so hot. Stand on a platform and drink a thick/somewhat sweet almost honey/medicine taste textured liquid. I took such baby sips that I had to take more sips than planned. The Doctor told me I had to take bigger sips. Once they hit my stomach I really felt "Uck" and was not sure how I was going to keep it down, or how many more sips I would have to take. The bad taste lingered in my mouth, I just wanted some water!!! Then I had to lay flat so they could take more X-rays. It was all worth it because I passed the leak test!!! No leaks!!! Back up to my room. At lunch they brought in sugar free grape popsicles by Blue Bunny, they were really good. I only had half of one, and measured my 1 oz. of broth religiously. I only had two ounces, but that was enough. That was all I really had. I was content. It is weird to not be hungry. By two o'clock, I was ready to head home, I had to Ok by the Doc. who gave me my leak test and my surgeon said I was the model patient! It made me feel great! Most patients are in the hospital two nights and then released if all is good. So I felt really good to get to go home after only one night. After all, I still had to wrap my children's Christmas presents!! Homeward bound Left the hospital around 5:30 and got home around 8:00, it was a two and half hour car ride. I live an hour and a half - to two hours from Chicago depending on the traffic! I really was wishing I would have taken so anti-nausea medicine for the ride home, it got a bit rough at hour two. I knew it was only a half an hour left until we made it home, and I could make it. Home at last Once we got home I settled down into the chair, and rested. I actually got a good night’s rest, with my daughter clinging to me on my lap/legs. In the morning it felt great to actually take a shower in my own Master bath!!! I had to saran wrap my incisions and then pat them dry after my shower. I felt great! Not only to be at home but physically as well. I felt so good; I finished some shopping for Christmas with my mom and kids. I did push the cart, to steady myself. I think I should have brought something to drink, and should have had a bit more before we left for the morning. We shopped for an hour or so. Then we ran a few more errands, needed a few groceries, bank etc. Made it home to make the kids some lunch. We all rested for the afternoon, and I made dinner. I love to cook, and was afraid I would not be up to it. I think my husband and kids were a bit fearful also. It really made me feel good to get back into the swing of things back at home. I made it to the gym and walked for 15 minutes. I am going to work out 30 minutes every day working myself up to 45 minutes and then an hour!! What is really different is the types of meals I look for in all my cook books include healthier ingredients. I am still cooking the family favorites; I am just going to tweak them to be healthier. My family is not sick of my reminding Protein, protein, protein!!! I feel so grateful for all my support from family and friends who called to wish me good luck, and were supportive! It is my positive attitude, rest and determination to go by the book!!! Best of luck to you all!! You can do it!!!

I completely understand what you are going through. I was supposed to have my VSG surgery on Wednesday (11-23), it was canceled because I have a cold! On top of that, my father in law was at my house for Thanksgiving and proceeded to tell me he was so worried for me and having this surgery. He told me how over weight I am and how it is so unhealthy for me, worried about my knees. then how he is still in the same size at he was in high school. He said my mother in law needed to loose weight as well. He is always on some rampage. But I hate dealing with this crap! I can never do anything right according to him. In the back of my mind I just kept telling myself that I am doing this for me, I am excited and I will do it!!! He is the mind set that we don't eat breakfast or lunch when he is here. We all have to wait until he is ready for dinner at 6 or 7. My husband and I have small children and I stand up to him and tell him the kids need to eat, but that usually ruffles his feathers and then he told me my daughter only needed a yogurt and she would be fine until dinner!!! Anyway, about the "Nayayers" my father in law is the king of them! I have to keep in mind that this will be for me finally. I will take care of myself, and I have a reason too! I am just bummed that I have to wait until Dec. 21 until my surgery. I will be here to cheer you on!!

Just starting process.. excited!! My insurance will cover Dr. Kokocharov near Wheeling IL, has anyone had experience with this facility my first impressions are great, super great office staff and great bedside manner, very kind, and funny.