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Im in a good mood mentally. Super excited to take these baby steps. I feel so swollen tho all in my belly. Finally passing gas today. Tmi...sorry. Getting liquids in is so tough. And now im gonna miss my ivs. I didnt worry as much in the hospital cuz we were getting hydrated but now....stresses me out. Zero hunger pains. Love that and food doesnt bother me either. My hubby cooked breakfast tacos this morning and the smell gagged me. Lol. Hope that stays that way. That would be awesome if food repels me lol. Just takin it easy. Want tonstay ahead ofnthe pain. I would say the pain is about a 5 moving ariund but just sitting still or laying in bed is a zero. I feel so grateful and excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pic is sideways so the incisions are across my abdomen I had the caffeine withdrawal heafache todsy too. Asked for the hydrocodone liquid and it went away. Wheew. Those are the worst. . So glad you are feeling good too. Yayyyyyy. Here we go!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yayyyyyy. My dr is coming i. 30 mins to check me out and i might get to go home a day early too!!!!! Wowooowooo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's outstanding, I'm on my way home now. How are you feeling? Any pain? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Minimal pain. Just sore. Heading home now. Posted my emtire surg story step by step on the july sleevers forum. Soooo happy we are done!!!! Woowooo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well i am 1 day post op and i feel pretty darn good. I didnt ask for pain meds a second ago for the pain but i asked for pain meds for my headache. Lol Here is my surgery story. I had the lapband in 2007 and did great with it at first. Then the last two years most everythi ng i would eat or drink would start coming up. Started having severe pain in my esophagus and started throwing up blood. An endoscopy revealed that i had a class c esophageal erosion. The band had to come out Met with surgeon and determined the bnd would come out and he would revise to sleeve!!!! Scheduled my op for july 26 yesterday. Had to be at the hospital at 5 am for an 8 am surgery. Prep for surger i got a patch for nausea to help with any nausea from meds. Then they gave me a shot in my tummy To help with possible clots. Met with sirgeon and andsthesiologist to discuss surgery. Then they gave me versed before wheeling me back to surg. Best "margarita" ever. Then i was totally worry free. I was still awake in or. They hooked me up with all the electrodes and the anesthesiologist said ok its nap time im putting u to sleep. I said just please make sure i wake up. Then make sure i wake up sleeved!!!!! I was so worried there would b such a mess in my body that wiuld have to hold off on the sleeve. Next thing i knew theybwere waking me up. Zero pain. I just said yayy im alive and ong was i sleeved??? They said u sire were. Then my main concern was going to peepee. I had to go really bad. Surgery took an hour and a half and i was in my own room by 11. They immediately got me to the pot. Was sore but not bad pain. No gas pains yet either. I wone up with a binder on which feels great. Especially when i get up to walk or go to the bathroom. Ive probabky walked about 6 laps. Blood pressure has been a little low but they said its expcted because of the pain meds No fever. Nurses are amazing. Getting woken up so often is for the birds tho. Other than that ive been sleeping a lot. Sleep with my binder on and the pumps on my legs to prohibit clots. I had a popsicle and some sips of broth and sips of Water. Did not hurt when first going down but i was apprehensive at first. I did take a swig too large and it was uncomfortable but not painful. Have only drank half bottle of water. But staying hydrated thru iv for now They did my barium swallow this mirning to check for leaks and NO LEAKS. Yayyyyyyy. I feel so so much better without the band in i can already tell a big difference. I have 6 incisions. Some are rather large but im ok with that. Ill attach a pic which shows three i think. Three large incisions mid tummy and the other smaller ones are up under breasts. It was all a success and very pleasant. So happy to be on the loser bench. Fyi BIOTINE mouth rinse helps so so much with dry mouth. So get that for sure. Hope everyone is doing well!!!!!! Here is a pic of my incisions. So excited to begin my healthier happy life!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yayyyyyy. My dr is coming i. 30 mins to check me out and i might get to go home a day early too!!!!! Wowooowooo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just had my swallow and passed. Yayyyy no leaks. But both my ivs blew so had to get another one. Ill take that over major complications any day. This spirometer is a pain and hard lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I made it to the other side. Surgery started at 820 this morning. Minimal pain and no nausea. Havin a hard tome sipin. I get fill after two sippies. Woowoooo. Will wrte more later! Wanted to check on my sisters!!! Im so so sleepy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I cant sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Soooo excited. Im all packed. God brought us here and he will carry us through LITTLE sleeve sisters. The pain we may feel tomorrow will be so worth it when we are looking in the mirror and smiling...and shopping in the regular clothes. We have come so so far and the day has arrived!!!!!!!! Tomorrow is the first day to a healthier us and we deserve it!!!!!!!! Love all of yall. Praying for smoothe pain free surgeries and for God to guide our surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists. And to calm our nerves in the morning and that he will let our iv work the first poke!!! (I hate needles!! Lol). Hugs and love. See yall on the loser bench!!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT! Eeeeekkkkkkkkkkk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omgosh ive watched so many surgeries of the sleeve. Im obsessed. I asked my dr to video mine and he said ok!!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I dont think i will be able to sleep tonight!!!!!!!!!! Do you all think it will b ok if i take zquil tonight? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg i know. Im obsessing and reading as much as i can about it lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im 5'0" and my surg date is tomorrow at 8:00!!!! Im 174 lbs and goal weight is 125 but i could live with 130 lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg 1 day left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wooowooooo. We are oh so close. Im so ready to clean out the fat clothes too. Instill need to pack. Washing clothes now!!!!! Btw i ate one chip with hot saice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Praying for those having surgery tomorrow!!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes that was the step by step i meant. Lol. Sounds like it went super smoothe. Happy for you!!!!! Im nursing a super sore throat and trying to get rid of it prior to Tuesday!!!!! Its from drainage. Ughhhh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So glad your home. Tell us the step by step! Im having my revision tuesday!!! Praying for one surgery too!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great list. I went and did my shopping tonight! Super exciting. 2 DAYS!!!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Let it go in one ear and out the other. I have told very few people for that very reason. But some have been questioning. I just pretend to listen and fantasize about all the amazing clothes my small body will be wearing. Keep your eye on the prize. A new healthy and happy you!!!! So glad we are all in this together. Nobody NOBODY understands like we all do. So excited you are a day before us so as soon as you are up and about check in on MONDAY!!!! we will all be eagerly waiting. Prayers for you girl!!!! We got this!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im freaking out. My surgery is on tuesday july 26 and i wome up this morning barely able to talk due to a sore throat!!! No fever Hoping it is just raw from drainage??? I NEVER get sick and will be devestated if it causes my surgery to cancel. Then i cant help but wonder hmmm am i not supposed to have this surgery? Is something awful going to happen? Ughhh im sure im having a lil pre surgery jitters but ive been super excited!!!!!! Ughhhh i feel like a nut lol. All over the place and tons to do at work and home in prep for the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks AvaFern. Just loaded up on dayquil severe cold and flu. Says it will help all symptoms im having so bottoms up!!! U made me feel better!! THANK U. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im freaking out and overwhelmed and excited all at the same time. Lol. Cant wait to prepare this weekend. 3 more days!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look AMAZING. this got me super excited. So proud of you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As long as you learned from your mistake, just do better ! How did today go? I'm on my second week of the pre op diet. Im not a coffee person, but my doctor gave me my instructions and it says you can have one cup of black coffee a day. I think this may help to wean off? I'm not sure. Today is so much better. Met with surgeon for preop today. He is awesome. He said 1 cut of caffeine coffee was just fine so im so happy!!! I love the liquid Protein shakes and broth and sugar free Jello so im good with that. Only a few more days. Yayyyyyy. How is ur preop doet going!???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ive been taking pics of pksts that have been helpful to me in preoaration for my revision to sleeve surgery on July 26 so i thought I wouldnshare with all. Pack for Hospital: Pillows Heating pad Charger Earbuds Houseshoes Book Chapstick/lip balm Face wipes Book Lotion **biotine (for dry mouth). Heard this is a life saver Helpful suggestions im considering for after surgery: Premiere Protein shakes Ice tray to freeze broth etc since portions so small sugar free popsicles Fill prescriptions Clean sheets on bed Miralax Milk of magnesia Stool softeners Calcium citrate chewables Alive liquid Vitamin Balanced essentials liquid vitamins- tropical and berry flavor- heard very tasty. Heaven sent naturals can find at vitamin world Via tiv chewable calcium Centrum flavor bursts - tropical flavor Nutriwise- can purchase at amazon To help woth acid pain put 3-4 drops of organic lemon juice in Water per 8 oz Protein20- type of water at grocery store tasty- tropical coconut flavor is yummy Centrum vitamints Cup- My hydrate Hope this is helpful. Im soooooo excited!!!!! July 26 cant get here soon enough. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App