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Also, red31 ~ unsweetened slightly chilled applesauce helped my nausea too (like an ounce.. I ate if w a toddler spoon)

My cut on the left side is the most painful. He said that's where they pulled my stomach out. I thought this morning it was going to be a good day' date=' I spoke to soon. Feeling so much gas and its making me puke when I sip a little bit of Water. Anyone else feeling this.[/quote']

My sore incision is on the right side( that where my doc took out stomach). I can not live w/o the abdominal binder. Yesterday I learned to just take my pain meds around the clock and not let it get out of control. Today has been much better. Also take your zofran (or anti- nausea med) as often as u can to help w nausea.

At least your incision is above your belly button' date=' they did mine inside! That's most painful incision so far[/quote']

My most painful is the one where the drain was and the one below the drain site. The one below the drain site is where he took the stomach out, he said it will be more painful bc there are a few stitches closing some of the abdominal muscle.

How do I find our fbook group ?

Here are my battle wounds.. The area with gauze was where my drain was

Yes, I have a binder and I love it! It is amazing. I think the typical discomforts of surgery are what I expected... But the more I think about it, I feel like I'm breaking up with a close friend... food. I am somewhat lost w/o food... Ugh... I'm such a food addict :/

Omg.. You all have such wonderful words of encouragement! Thank you post op day #3 and I've been a crying/overwhelmed mess. I just stare at all those darn Calcium chews/vitamins/protein concoctions - I don't want any of it : / I just want to sit on the toilet or get in bed without feeling like my abdomen is ripping in half

Sleeved on 10/2 ... Home yesterday afternoon. I'm tearful and in pain today. Im also overwhelmed at all of the stuff I'm suppose to be doing now w Vitamins etc... Please tell me this gets better ;(

Leaving for the hospital in a few mins! Yay... Our day is finally here. Many thoughts and prayers for all my Sleeving Buddies today ~ can't wait to become losers together :-)

I bought little 1oz and 2oz cups w lids to easily measure food. I made sf Jello "shots" to be ready when I get home. Was odd making Jell-O shots without alcohol

I have the second spot' date=' but I have to report there by 6:45am. My surgery is scheduled for 9:45. I am ready![/quote']

We are not only same day, but same time too

Good Luck!

Oct 8th! So ready!

Oct 2nd!! I'm oh so ready too

Maybe it's odd, but I'm not really nervous ~ much more excited than nervous

I'm leaving for the hospital at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow. Good luck to all who are having their surgery tomorrow and in the next couple of days!!

Good Luck to you ! I'm the day after you... See you in post op land!

I'm beyond excited Down 13lbs and hope this fatty liver is a little bit smaller. I'm stocked up with Protein powders/sf jello/broth & baby food prunes (I've been told its good to have on hand for possible Constipation issues). We can do this !! We'll be on the losers bench before we know it

I started off in the 37 BMI range....needed to lose 82 lbs to reach my surgeon's goal and 92 lbs to reach my personal goal. Surgery date was 2/4 and today' date=' I am down 75lbs. Should be at my goal weight by the end of the year. So, I don't feel that it was slow. Also, I have done everything I was instructed to do with diet and exercise. Good luck![/quote']

Hoosier Girl- I'm a Hoosier Girl myself

Was ur surgery @ StV's r StFr?

I haven't gotten that yet. Did you have to order it online?

I got it @ the wt loss center or @ our hospital gift shop. I'm sure u can order it online. * I would not recommend the strawberry sorbet*

I'm curious what did you get? I've tried to get a variety. I really hate the shakes. I don't mind the liquid Isopure or Jello.

The unjury chocolate Splendor of my favorite so far... (W skim milk)

Few more days to go!! How's everyone doing?

Doing good.. Getting excited! Down 15lbs w pre-op diet. Had to break out the blender and start getting creative w Protein shakes

It's getting down to crunch time' date=' so close! How much has everyone lost on their preop? . I've lost none![/quote']

I have lost 12lbs as of 9/25.

Yes! I feel the same way! I've never had a surgery before this would be my first one.

You will do great

We all will be on the road to becoming big ole losers before we know it

Mine is October 2nd also' date=' pre-op the day before. Super excited and wish these few days will fly by!!! Good luck everyone.... Just think, this time next week...... We will all be sleeved!!!! Wow! Can't wait dde01[/quote']

Omg... I can't believe we will be sleeved by this time next week. This week is flying by! :-)

Better now than later on Your body has had its revenge on you' date=' just get back on the horse tomorrow.... and stick to the plan. Good luck, with surgery, hope it goes well.[/quote']

Thanks! And yes, I will be sticking to my plan for sure. Feeling like this is horrible.. My food funeral ended up being a swift kick in the as*! Lol

Day #10 of pre-op ~ Ok.. So today I made some poor food choices (I think kind of like a food funeral) -- after many great days of following the rules and losing 12lbs. For some dumb reason I ate like crap today and wow have I paid the consequences ! My body must've been somewhat detoxing and I truly pissed it off today. The crap I ate today has quickly exited my body (beyond my control) and I'm sweaty and literally sick feeling. I thought this would happen after I was sleeved, not before? I'm surprised my body reacted like it did. But I will not be making this mistake again !

Surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday. And im thinkin of calling the surgeons office to cancel! Although ive been prepping for this day for 2 years now' date=' I am having second thoughts! Have I really tried hard enough? Do I really want to endure all of this? Do I want to risk having complications? I am perfectly fine now....I dont know what to do! Doesnt help that I have people repeating whats already in my head....wth![/quote']

Next Wednesday for me too! I think you are totally normal for feeling nervous... You have to do what's right for you. The few people that do know about mine are supportive, but have lots of skeptical questions. But I know in my heart what's right for me, I've saturated myself with information and support groups. Looking forward to the new journey that is ahead

Oct 2nd is Soo close! I'm getting excited - went grocery shopping today.. I need to still pick up sublingual B12 and Bariatric Advantage Multivitamins and I think I'm ready.

I am set for surgery for 8am tomorrow. So nervous and yet so excited! Prayers greatly appreciated.

Lots of prayers for ya! Good Luck! I will join you on the post-op side in 8days!