NikkiC

Anytime Girlfriend, keep doing what you're doing - cause you're killin' it!

You can do this Fran! Stay strong, be the role model your daughters deserve stick with us, you're in good hands!

Completely agree! Congrats!!! By the way, I want your eyebrows - share your shaping secrets lol

Really? I'll have to pick some up - thank you!

Thanks for the response - I feel a lot better!

I'm in the same boat, sleeved on 4/23. Congrats! Looking forward to the losers bench.

I got sleeved on 4/23. I had pain until last Sunday. I'm still a little sore getting in and out of bed. I've only been able to sleep on my back. Best of luck to you - congratulations!

Congratulations on your loss!

You are stunning! Thank you for sharing! xo

The boys club has been the most fun since I joined this site

You look gorgeous! What were your before stats? How are you doing with excess skin?

I was sleeved on 4/23/13, today was my one week post-op weigh in, I am down 9 lbs and feeling pretty good.

Congratulations! You look great! I look forward to sharing my own 1 month post op story (it'll be a week tomorrow, so I have 3 weeks to go). You're an inspiration - keep up the good work!

Hi - congrats on being sleeved! I was sleeved on 4/23. I feel your pain, the only way I can get them down is to turn them into a "smoothie". My favorites include: Atkins Cafe Caramel Shake (15g protein, 1g sugar, 160 calories, 2g net carbs) a shot of soy milk and a hand full of ice until its a milkshake consistency. Another one that tastes really good is EAS Carb Control in Strawberry Cream (17g of protein, 0 sugar, 100 calories, 2.5 g net carbs) 2 large frozen strawberries (no sugar added) a shot of soy milk and a handful of ice - hope this helps! Best wishes to you

I was sleeved on 4/23. I want tomato or cream of mushroom (blended) soup so bad. I will call my surgeons office on Monday to see if I can. Has anyone experienced this a few days out? I've been drinking chicken and beef broth without any trouble at all...

Hi Everyone, I was sleeved on Tuesday (4/23). I was discharged from the hospital this morning at 11:30 am. I am home now and reality is setting in. I am in pain, more than I thought. I had my gallbladder out and my surgeon told me I had a hiatal hernia. It feels very surreal that I've had this done - I'm feeling anxious. I hope it doesn't take too long before I feel better. Any advice, comments, words of wisdom, suggestions, etc. are appreciated! Nic x

I was told to start protein shakes as soon as I got home.

I'm feeling a little better. It's still slow moving, I'm not hungry whatsoever. It's a chore to drink the shakes. When I do drink them, I stand up and pace back and forth, I notice it helps tremendously with the gasses inside. I am able to drink the shakes and water without any difficulty after doing this. I notice a lot of people try to come off their pain meds as soon as they come home, I'm not one of them! I follow the dosage and stick to it, I'm still in a decent amount of pain. Taking it one step at a time, thanks for thinking of me!

I was sleeved on 4/23, I had my gallbladder out and my surgeon informed me that I had a hiatal hernia. I was discharged yesterday. I am still in a significant amount of pain. Personally, I would not be able to attend a concert 3 days out. I know everyone is different but I wanted to share my story. I wish you the best of luck - let us know how you make out! - Nic

How did you make out?

Hi everyone! My surgery is Tuesday, I am nervous and equally excited. Wondering if you can help me pack my hospital bag - what should I bring? How long was your stay? Any tips/advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Nic x

Don't be nervous, I just had it done not too long ago myself. I was fully sedated, woke up with no sore throat, pain or discomfort of any kind. Was a little sleepy from the procedure, went home and napped. Best of luck - you'll do fine!

April 23rd here too!

Congrats! My surgery is April 23rd - so excited!