simplyblessed

Morganton here, but had my surgery with Heider at Lake Norman Med

I'm 22 and getting the sleeve on December 11th I've told select family and friends. Most don't understand why I want to do this so it's difficult!

A heated blanket/pad was my favorite thing the heat made my stomach feel so much better I also think it helped with gas pains!

I have been getting most of my Protein from drinking milk, can't stomach the Protein Drinks either!

Apple Chai is my favorite. It's a chai tea latte but instead of milk they use apple juice

A heated blanket/pad was my favorite thing the heat made my stomach feel so much better I also think it helped with gas pains!

I had surgery the 11th and I have the same issue with feeling gurgling in my stomach. Mine does it with anything I drink :/ weird! But I can do water I just like it cold!

A heated blanket/pad was my favorite thing the heat made my stomach feel so much better I also think it helped with gas pains!

I had really bad nausea my first day but they gave me a iv of nausea meds and then I felt great.

Slippers for you to walk around, a pillow for the ride home to cover your stomach, and mouthwash because your mouth is dry after and you can't drink. My favorite thing I brought was a heated blanket, it felt so good on my tummy!

Rich soo happy your doing well. Harley and Amy thanks. I'm so excited. I leave hospital in less then one hour. Benji thanks so much for thinking if me surgery at 9:45 2 hrs 11 minutes.

Made it to the Post-Op side - Officially did my first Naked & Afraid hospital gown walk - thanks everyone for the good wishes

I feel like a kid on Christmas. I woke up well before my alarm and couldn't go back to sleep. I report at 8 and have surgery at 10.
Good luck to everyone starting their journey today! Sending love, prayers, and good vibes your way. ❤

MORNING OF SURGERY!!! 3:51am showered and ready to go - once again Good Luck everyone - LET'S DO THIS!

How's everyone feeling? I must say, I'm feeling pretty fantastic, all things considered.

I slipped a couple times and even 2 days before my surgery. The pre opt diet was hard for me. But don't beat yourself up everything is ok!

My surgery is tomorrow and every so so so very nervous and anxious.

Had my surgery Thursday morning and got discharged Friday around 5. Pain was awful the first day! Get lots of rest but get up and walk! Don't refuse the pain medicine, it's better to keep it under control than use it when it gets bad. I had a lot of pain in my chest but once I walked it went away. I also couldn't sleep so I got up and walked a lot. 3 other ladies got it done and they told me I walked more than them combined. Today I could keep all liquid down and only got nauseous when I got pain medicine. At the beginning its rough but you can get through it! Good luck to everyone! The first 48 hrs are the hardest! But remember the outcome in the hard times! Here for you all if you have questions or anything else!

I had surgery yesterday and was in a lot of pain and very nauseous! I didn't sleep at all last night but have been up walking as much as I can. I am getting discharged in the next 30 minutes, ready to be home!

I had surgery yesterday and was in a lot of pain and very nauseous! I didn't sleep at all last night but have been up walking as much as I can. I am getting discharged in the next 30 minutes, ready to be home!

Think about how far you have come, and just keep saying I can do ALL Things through CHRIST who Strength Me.

Dr Heider sleeved me 10/20!