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Just a quick shout out to my fellow August sleeve sisters & brothers!
I am 3 days out, happily home, doing well. I've made an entry detailing my experience here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/blog/2547/entry-6548-two-days-out-of-surgery-and-heres-my-experience/
Hope you all are doing well.....

Just a quick shout out to my fellow August sleeve sisters & brothers!
I am 3 days out, happily home, doing well. I've made an entry detailing my experience here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/blog/2547/entry-6548-two-days-out-of-surgery-and-heres-my-experience/
Hope you all are doing well.....

GamerGirl, I love your post! I just got home, two days out, and doing great.....tough getting in liquids, but doing the best I can. I can't believe you drove 12 hours! good luck for continued success to you & your hubby!

Just a shout out 2 my fellow 8/6 sleevers...surgwry went well....a little sore......no pain killers so far....propbably some left in me from surgery this morning......lots of sipping & walking

Just a shout out 2 my fellow 8/6 sleevers...surgwry went well....a little sore......no pain killers so far....propbably some left in me from surgery this morning......lots of sipping & walking

Sleeved!!! Surgery went well. I stayed 2 nights in the hospital, planned on one but I was so nauseated they kept me a second night as I wasn't drinking enough to go home. For me the worst part was the pain meds and anesthesia. when I asked for them to stop with the morphine, I felt 100% better. The pain is not that bad, maybe a 6. Glad to be over that hump!!

So glad you are doing well!
Sending out warm thoughts to our 8/5 sleevers this morning!

Wow, I can't believe surgery is tomorrow!!! I am off for testing today and then checking into the hospital tonight and then surgery tomorrow at 2:00. I am excited and scared and EEEK!!!!! It is here!!!

Thank you. I am at the hospital now getting checked in. My nerves are tolerable. Ready for it to be done!!

So glad you are doing well!
Sending out warm thoughts to our 8/5 sleevers this morning!

I'm 62. I was going to wait until 65 so Medicare would pay for it...my ins wouldn't. My dr said I'd have diabetics by then. I've had many surgeries...run over by a dump truck, head-on collision , rear ended by a semi, 3 C-sections, a virus killing my platelets , a brain hemorrhage , one hip replacement, injections in my neck and back. Needless to say I paid for the surgery myself...6 weeks out...and did it for my health...I have too many scars to do it for looks. I just wanted to be healthier. Im 4'11" My highest weight was 265. I weighed 200 before the surgery and have lost 35 lbs. there comes a point in ones life where you gotta do what you gotta do! I stayed in the hospital 2 nights, stayed at a friends house 1night. And then drove 90 miles home. Don't let fear steal your dream.

I like the premade Premier Protein.....a 4 pack is available at walgreens......an 18 pack is available at costco (and maybe Sam's, BJ's.....you might want to try walmart) Good luck!

I like the premade Premier Protein.....a 4 pack is available at walgreens......an 18 pack is available at costco (and maybe Sam's, BJ's.....you might want to try walmart) Good luck!

you look fabulous! Congrats!

Doing a 2 day clear liquid.....and was specifically told I couldn't drink the Isopure clear drinks.....I am working the day before....figured I could use one of those for a little sustenance

Sending good thoughts your way for today's surgery!

Here's a list someone put together: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/ Right at the top of the first post there is a word document with a list.
(I'm thinking: chapstick, book, cell phone/charger, small pillow, a deck of cards, ear plugs, pad of paper, pencil/pens, maxi dress, case for glasses) I plan on wearing a pair of sandals that slip on....can wear them to/from the hospital and during my stay while walking around.

I was too scared to cheat at first....today's day 10, and now it just doesn't hold any interest......getting too close to surgery to screw it up.

I was too scared to cheat at first....today's day 10, and now it just doesn't hold any interest......getting too close to surgery to screw it up.

Just like JerseyGirl, I can't help ya there.............but welcome!!!!

Loftyleo, welcome! How exciting that it's happening so quickly for you! Welcome to the 8/6 Club!

I can't find appropriate clothes to wear to the office this morning......my pants are too big! I've tried putting a belt on them, but the pants just hang from the belt and look silly
I haven't lost much weight, but looks like it's all in my waist....now if my hips would shrink at the same rate, I could go down a size LOL
For TJohnson.....I think we all have our fears.....best wishes to you.

Sorry you had to go through this.....but love your attitude!!!!

When I get to that point, I may try this.....too funny LOL