ZoeyBear

Im from Ft. Wayne. Had my sleeve done on April 9 at St. Vincent-Carmel, by Dr. Evanson. 39 days out and 33 lbs lost! I've been very happy with my decision, although it's not the "easy way out" by any means! This is hard work, folks! Good luck to all!

I am 1 week post-op, and have a bad pain at the place on my abdomen, where the stomach was pulled thru. It is especially painful to get up from a seated position. Also, when walking, gravity really makes it worse. Just wondering how long this will last? Anyone remember having this? Would like to stop pain meds, but can't tolerate the pain without them.

Thanks, everyone. Feels good knowing I'm not alone in this AND not just a baby!!! I, too, am not a very patient person, Fireflea! I'm ready to get on with my wonderful new life without anything standing in my way!!! Glad for this forum to connect with people who know exactly what I'm talking about! Good luck, everyone!

I had my sleeve 5 days ago. I gave, also, had 2 c-sections, gall bladder surgery, and a total hysterectomy! Sure, I'm experiencing pain when I swallow meds or even just water! But my main pain is this awful headache! Because of all my previous abdominal surgeries, I kinda know how to maneuver myself in and out of bed or a chair, with the least amt of pain! But headaches are so foreign to me! Are any of you more recent sleeves having headaches?

My VSG and hernia repair is this coming Thursday! The hernia was a total surprise, found during my endoscopy. I haven't had any symptoms of a hiatal hernia, so I'll be surprised to see what differences I feel after surgery. I'll try to let you know, though!

I'm in Ft. Wayne, too. My surgery is this Thursday!

I'm so glad you said that! My surgery is in 3 days (4/9) and I have started thinking the same thing...what if it just doesn't work for me...what if I keep on eating like I have been... What if...what if...what if!!! I never thought that way until this last week, and it's making me so nervous! When Thursday gets here, I don't want to have any of those negative thoughts in my head!

Does anyone have any suggestions for things to do in preparation for my new life after surgery? I have 3 weeks to wait. I'd like to do something constructive in this interim.

Thanks! Great suggestions!

I got my date today...its April 9th for me! So excited! No pre-op diet required by my surgeon, just the day before surgery. But I think I may do what rachel62073 is doing, and put myself on it the week before...good idea!