All Sleeved Up

Ok i am new to the forum so hi all, I am having my sleeve on fri and am sooo nervous i went out today with my 3 kids and their dad for a walk in the park, It made me think im actually scared inside thinking of what could happen and i want to be around to see my girls grow up! ok so thats probably just my mind and nerves playing games! I then have a part of me that cant imagine being thin! I also am excited to think its my turn to be able to be thin and healthy! So is any one else feeling this way or have felt this way! Please some one some advice would be great im trying to just think positive and know its all gooing to be ok! I think im just scared lol.

Hi all, I was sleeved 24/6/11, I have been okay suffering alot of acid reflux but its dealable. But i have been having some weird pain just under my boobs right in the middle it happens like a ball of something is trying to escape, VERY DIFFERENT TO GAS PAIN THOUGH! It hurts it is hard to explain though. It happens almost all day but in small parts. Sorry im not very clear, Some advice if any one knows what this means.' Amanda

Hi all, Well went to the ED today had testing done for clots all was ok, Er Doctor says it sounds like reflux. Feeling better now i know its nothing serious, But on the other hand can not wait to eat pureed food getting bored with the full liquids need more tastes. xxx From your Aussie sleeve friend

Hi, Yes i do still have it and its funny you say that as that is exactly where the pain is! it gets worse wen i drink.

Thank you for your advice will contact my surgeon on monday thank you again best wishes xx

Hi there, I was sleeved on the 24-6-11, My tummy is constantly growling at me lol, Also I have been a little nauseous today and sore its funny how the body works! I am on the liquid diet and seem to be doing OK just a bit scared of drinking to much so only take very tiny sips. I would love to know what experiences you are having! Also gotta love reflux/Heartburn and Gas pain! NOT>>> Lol well i hope you have a great recovery best wishes Amanda

Hi there, How are you? Well i am in brisbane australia and i had my surgery on fri 24th june i only got released from hosp on wed 29th so i stayed 5 nights and over here that is how it works 3-5 night as i had no complications except a lot of gas pain and nausea i was very suprised to see that most people in other countries go home the same day, on day 4 i started 30ml an hour of clear fluids and had to do that for 24hr my dr told me when i asked to go home that if you leave to early you risk a leak and a leak then leads to icu. So i was happy enough to stay! I hope you get the answers you need just thought i would let you know how it happens over here in the aussie land lol. Take care and best wishes! xx

Hi Lyndy, Well how are you feeling? Its day 3 for us how did you go? I have suffered alot of gas pain and vomiting and that thought in my head where i think "Why did i do this?" But today being day 3 i am feeling alot better im up and about and stopped throwing up blood! as far as the surgery my surgeoen is having me do a dye swallow today to see how my stomach is working and then i will finally be able to sip fluids as i have been nbm for 4 days now, As for hunger its only wen i smell other patients food it makes me feel like im missing something. I really cant wait to hear from you so excited to know how you went my thoughts are with you for a fast recovery, Soon to be thin my girl! "Take care my sleeve sista" Talk soon xx

Hi Chef Neil, So great to hear you are on your way to a healthier you! thank you for an insight of what it has been like for you, My surgery is tommorow, I wish you the best of luck on your journey and would love to hear how it all goes over the next 12 months for you. Take care and feeel great. xoxo

Hi Lyndynojo, Thank you so much for making me feel like their is some one else out there feeling the same! you brought tears to my eyes knowing im not alone, So it is one more sleep untill the big day! I think we will do great, I will also have you in my prayers and i would love to hear and exchange how the process goes for each of us. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery, Speak very soon. Take care and big hugs from a stranger who feels the same..xoxox

Thanks!! I will have to have a go at them ones! Best of luck to you to

Hi all, So finally found a place where ppl are doing the same as me, Well a short version of my story is i am a 23 yr old mum of 3 baby girls, I am 96.5 kg pre op. I have finally after a 5 year wait been booked for my surgery on the 24th june 11, I am having the sleeve due to my health problems and i am hoping it benifits me like it has so many others! I am so nervous i had given up smoking as soon as i knew my surgery was being booked and found that hard in its self. Now i was meant to do opti fast shakes for 2 wks pre op but i have found they make me sick i suffer severe head aches constantly and get a rash from them! argghhhh not a great start! so as my sleeve is public and i did not want to let this once in a life time oppurtunity go past i decided i would start a lo cal program. With the help of a shake in the morn, Salad at lunch and wok vegies and chicken at night im eating around 400-650 cal a day, the first few days were tough especially having to cook for my girls and not nibble on their food lol. Well i think im doing ok now but gee i miss my chocolate lol, i would love to hear how you guys feel im doing and any pre or post tips would be great! Thanks Guys Amanda xox