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8/31 Dr Myers Rush Chicago

I had my surgery August 3rd 2012. I started this process August of 2011. I am 25, 26 in November. I stayed in the hospital til August 5th. My highest weight was 241. Pre-op weight was 230. Hospital weight after two days of liquid diet/before surgery was 226. Current weight 8/6/12 is 224. I am still having chest pains. And it is very hard to take in all liquids required. Seems the slower I drink the more it tastes disgusting to me a lot of nauseated feelings but no vommiting. I hope all the August sleevers go through this with less pain as possible. Good luck!

Hey everyone......doing good sitting in hotel room waitingformfligth home tomorrow. dr A and the entire team are amazing....Klyn my sleeve sister I can hardly wait till it is you sitting there...life cha ging is defi atly one word to describe how I feel today!!!! Hugs all who have been sleeved today. Jenn and Joyce so wonderful to hug you both...I feel like a have a sleeve family...hugs and love my friends....

ok havent heard about or from all our Aug 6th sleevers wishing them all the best and that everything is good.......here is our new list for tomorrow not as many....
8.7.12-cegull dr david kim Dallas tx
zack515 dr aceves in mexicali
loleata Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana

Name:Lisa
Age:35
Location:edmonton,alberta, Canada

Hey there...well I'm now on the other side of the sleeve. I'm tired and s bit uncomfortable but otherwise just fine. Doctor said it went well. Took the band out, biopsy the liver (standard procedure I'm told), aid the sleeve and fixed a small hernia. Pain meds will be helpful.
Gas is annoying but happy to be done with the surgery. Now comes the work.... :-)

wow! it juat hit me! im exactly 100lbs down! started at 273 & im now 173!

i weighed myself today. i was hoping to have lost more so i could be cloaer to my goal but im thankful the scale moved period!
july 16th, i was 176 & set a goal to lose 21lbs by my birthday. (aug 26th).
today, i weigh 173lbs. im 18lbs away from weighing 155lbs! (my short term goal)
id have to lose 4lbs per week for the next 4.5 weeks to meet my goal. wish me luck!

I expected all the worst, and got all the best! The first 24 hrs. after surgery was rough because I was STRICT NPO, not even a single ice chip! That made me gag a few times. After that it was all uphill. They want us to sip an oz. of Fluid every 15 minutes after that first 24 hrs. Well, in a couple of days I was doing FOUR oz. every 15 minutes, and my pain was well managed by the meds prescribed. (I had a pretty good sized hernia repaired, so that caused some discomfort.) My healing progressed in a textbook fashion and I've not had a single complication (Thank you GOD!!) And I can eat any and all foods without problem or pain, and I've not thrown up once since surgery, and I've never "slimed." This could not have gone any better. I'm just amazed every day. I've lost almost 85 lbs. since February. I've got absolutely nothing to complain about.
One thing I've noticed around here- aside from the "NSVs" we never really report when we "feel good." It doesn't seem that interesting or require a response. Most people post when there is trouble, or can wear a smaller size pants. We just don't think to say, "hey, by the way, I had a really non-complicated surgery." And maybe we should, just so all you noobs can see that it's not just doom and gloom in your future. I think there are a great number of us who had a terrific experience. Hopefully you'll hear from more....

I'm on day 1 (5 hours and 51 minutes of day 1, but who's counting?) of my 14 day pre-op diet before my surgery on Aug 20. I'm getting pretty nervous and anxious about how I'll feel after recovery and have been reading about everyone's experiences.
What I'm interested in hearing about is if anyone was pleasantly surprised with how they felt after surgery or with their recovery? I've read so much about pain and complications, I'd love to hear about those that may have had a breeze!
I know that everyone is different in terms of their recovery, but i think I'm psyching myself out and for some reason think that this may make me feel better about things (if that makes sense). I'm also having my surgery done as a single incision (just through my belly button) so wondering if that has made a difference. Thanks, all!

Today is the day. I've got the iv in my hand. Now I wait. Upon checking in, the lady taking my paper work says that I look too small for this surgery. It messed with my head for a bit. I am sure she meant well, but it isn't what I needed to hear on top of already being scared. Regardless, I am here and ready to have my band removed and wake up sleeved.
Thinking of all who are in surgery, on their way to surgery or have had their surgery.
Will check back in when I'm able.

I have thick skin - so what some people may consider "negative" comments don't bother me
If you look at what I actually consumed in the 2 days there, it isn't bad...
I DESCRIBED alot of food, but what went into my mouth was:
ONE crispy corn taco with about an ounce of finely ground (not greasy) beef and an ounce of shredded cheese and one bite of a bean and cheese nacho.
ONE meatball (2-3 oz) that unfortunately had some bread mixed into it (I did not eat ANY of the noodles or saurkraut)
About 3 oz of Quiche made from eggs, cheese, spinach, carrots and Tomato - none of the crust
1 and a half of the egg roll ruebens that equaled about 3-4 oz.
I drank lots of Water.
I walk A LOT!
I lost 2 pounds.
The point of my post was to show actual, real food I had to make decisions about - and I am happy with.
My surgery date was July 2nd - I am free and clear on my diet. I have not thrown up once, had any nausea after the 3rd day post - op, and have healed wonderfully.
I have had zero pain - but can feel a cramping like sensation when I am full.
I am extremely thankful for this board, and I welcome any/all questions. It has been a life saver for me - literally! I would not have had the surgery without it.

How the heck am I suppose to sleep tonight? Have to check in by 6am! It's only 8:45 on Sunday night and my head is racing a million miles a minute. Looking forward to being on the "other side" and in recovery.
Good luck to everyone!!

Futureskinnypants, if you want me to update the list for a week or so I can copy/update/post just let me know.

HUGE list up for tomorrow! Good luck everyone!!
8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Ric***nd VA
Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA
Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx
Pdog Dr. Halmi in Fairfax,Va.
Tabbymonroe
sleevealicious dr nain woodbridge va
bug-indiana
dreamnslim2012 Dr david Kim tx
thickiest2thick dr david suh
ReeTee Dr S. Killeen TX
aznurse4u Dr Monash Tucson AZ
kaykay20 Dr Kim
pebbles99-Dr. Amit Tivedi
prada-mexico

HUGE list up for tomorrow! Good luck everyone!!
8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Ric***nd VA
Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA
Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx
Pdog Dr. Halmi in Fairfax,Va.
Tabbymonroe
sleevealicious dr nain woodbridge va
bug-indiana
dreamnslim2012 Dr david Kim tx
thickiest2thick dr david suh
ReeTee Dr S. Killeen TX
aznurse4u Dr Monash Tucson AZ
kaykay20 Dr Kim
pebbles99-Dr. Amit Tivedi
prada-mexico

Its crazy how Aug 6th is tomorrow....still don't know how to feel....I think it will hit me in the morning....today I am all liquids... glad it was only the day before!.... good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow!! May god continue to bless us all!!!

August 30 here! I'm so excited and terrified all wrapped up into one.

Hello everyone!!! I'll be sleeved on August 28th!!! Super excited. I'm 29 years old, 5"7 and weigh 230!

Hi I'm sleeved. I feel better than I expected. I have walked 3 laps started late because I was sleeping all day. I'm working going home tomorrow.

August sleeve sisters, I'm in my room and doing well! I've already taken my first lap around the floor and it felt good to get up and move
Hope the rest of you that we t today are feeling as goos as I do. ❤

Nerves have just kicked in...Got my are you ready email from Susan...what an amazing woman...teared up while thanking her for making this so easy to do...
Head out tomorrow morning...getting excited and scared...lol....So excited to meet Dr A..

I had a mini-meltdown putting my son down tonight. :-(
I'm just so scared to leaving him behind! He is my inspiration. I want to be healthy to enjoy life with him. I'm just so scared. In 48 hours my surgery will be over and I'll be recovering!! I can't believe it.
I am struggling to stay positive tonight. Please pray for me ladies.