Ozikiwi

It is amazing how different our experiences are. No drains or catheter etc for me. Just 5 wounds none of which have stitches. Now just sip, sip, sip. I must be honest and admit my sipping for the next hour is a small skinny soy hazelnut latte. I don't drink a lot of coffee but I have missed it. So great to hear everyone is doing so well. Has anyone not lost weight? I weigh 400 grams more than I did the day before I went into hospital. I am assuming this is just fluid from the op. Bit disconcerting tho considering the first day and a half after surgery I only had the iv fluids.

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I think I would have been too scared to leave the hospital if I hadn't had the swallow (leak check). My nausea seems to have finally gone. My surgeon wanted me to stay another night because I still have quite a lot of pain but I preferred to go home and it sure is Great to be home.

Just saw my surgeon and I can go home today. Lots of good advice on this forum - so glad I stumbled across it. I'm glad everyone is going well.

It's just over 24 hours since my op. I feel like crap. Constant nausea which I keep taking meds for because of course nobody wants me vomiting. I have 5 keyholes and 3 of them are extremely sore. Am looking forward to feeling better. Still happy I've had it though

Yup I remember that feeling:) I was almost in a daze, like I was having an out of body experience lol but you will be ok... You will wake up in no time in your room and it will all be over:) I live to fight another day! I am amazed at how inspiring/comforting it is to 'know' others who understand. Thanks heaps :-)

I feel pretty crappy this morning but could be worse. Happier to be on this side of the surgery!

Well done everyone!

I was 300 so I guess it's me! Would prefer to not be top of that class!

Keyholes!!!

First night was pretty rough mainly because I can't hack morphine. Feel slightly better this morning. I have 5 key wholes. I hope everyone else feeling better. I can't believe we did it!

How dreadful my heart goes out to you. I really hope they get you in really soon.

Sitting at the hospital waiting surgery in an hour and a half. Not sure how I can feel so excited and absolutely terrified at the same time. Thanks for all the best wishes. To my fellow sleeves to day my thoughts are with you

Good luck tomorrow everyone. My surgery is at 1:30

good luck iamblessed1225, keep us posted. I'm the 22nd I am having mine on the 21st also.

By Wednesday it will be all over red rover! Well.....the op will be. My op is on Tuesday. Technically, Wednesday will be the first day of the rest of my life I'm not on a pre op diet. Just liquids on the day before I go in to hospital. So I'm pretty lucky really. I'm off to the shops tomorrow and will be getting enough food....I mean fluids...to last me a week. I hope to keep busy enough so I don't have to think too much about what's ahead. We got this! Indeed we do! Good luck for Tuesday :-)

Cara obviously I don't know your friends but I know people. Their comments are about them not you! Stand proud - you are doing something positive about your health and that takes guts :-)

I'm ok. Had the presurgery jitters today. The pre op food regime is driving me nuts mainly because I don't like the taste too much. I made a big pot of miso soup tonight which was really nice - made me feel as though I was eating normal food. Wednesday can't roll around quick enough for me. How about you?

I am having my surgery on Wednesday. Wednesday and Thursday are my days off. at this stage I am planning to take Friday, Saturday and Sunday off and GP to work on the Monday

I know how you feel. I have stayed away for a few days cos I didn't want to read it all. I hope you are feeling a lot more positive now :-)

How are you doing? I am so disgusted with myself I are 2 slices of roast lamb last night - don't even know why. I don't even eat meat! I'm not beating myself up about it will just stick to the liquids now!

Wow misty. You are amazing. I have read all your journey and think you are so inspirational and I love how you are always so positive. Can you pls post a pic tomoz for your anniversary.. Wow hard to believe this time next week will be the eve of our surgery @@Ozikiwi !!! So excited, a little nervous but mainly excited. Just can't wait for the actual op to be over. I have lost 4kgs already on my first week of opti. Quite surprised as was t expecting to lose that much. (Starting weight 100.6kgs, 168cms 35BMI) Bring it on I say:) Have a great day guys Hi kadybug it I is exciting. I can't believe it's a week!

I am using iso whey. The berry and chocolate are absolutely disgusting. Banana and vanilla not too bed. They also make a hot chocolate. I have just been eating my veggies for dinner and then have a hot choc -delicious!

I have a friend who was talking to a bariatric nurse who told her that the suicide rate amongst patients who have had sleeves is really high. She then qualified it by saying that was people who had mental health issues before their surgery. I recommend anyone feeling a lot more depressed etc should seek out support ASAP.

Hi Shellz I am having my sleeve on May 21st at Wesley with Dr Adib. I am not looking forward to the barium meal. Was it the taste that was disgusting?