ReadySmi

Hi all, After 5 months of tests and a 25 pound lost, I am having the gastric sleeve in a week. I haven't been nervous about the actual surgery and recovery time until now. I figured after having two C-sections, I can handle this, but, of course, now that's it's coming up, I am biting my nails in worry! I am searching for words of encouragement before I have no nails left! 🙄😝 I would love to hear positive experiences!! Thanks for any and all sharing!! Best, ReadySmi

Hi there, I also had 2 C-sections and this surgery was way better than either of those. If you got through that, you will do great. I had my surgery August 30th so today is 16 days out and I don't regret doing it for a second. I made a list of all the reasons I wanted/needed to lose weight and I go back and read it every time I would freak out. Maybe that would help? You got this!

Janedb, your feelings are totally normal! I went through all of those too. Change is hard, especially a big change like this. I just had to keep reminding myself why I am doing the surgery and asking if it was still worth it to me. The answer was always yes! You didn't get this far without some kind of meaningful reason to do it, try to focus on that instead of the surgery. It's hard, but you can do it! I am 10 days post op, still a baby, but I am very glad I did it.

Hi Crocodoxie! Thank you for checking up on me! I had the gastric sleeve Wednesday (8-30-2017) so please forgive any typos as I am currently on Percocet and Zofran. The surgery itself seemed to have flown but the naseau afterwards was nuts! I threw up constantly Wednesday and half of Thursday. Today is a much better day although still nauseous, no throwing up. I have managed to "eat" 1 popsicle today and a 1/4 of a protein shake but have done decent on the water intake. I can already tell that the head hunger will be an issue but I just have to ride it out I guess! 3 1/2 pounds down in 2 days since surgery and a total of 31 1/2 pounds so far. Fingers crossed this helps me as I have a lot more to lose.

Thank you Crockodixie, I am feeling less panicked now and ready for the surgery! Trying not to focus too much on the recovery and taking one day at a time. I will be so happy when it's done even though I know it's the beginning of a new journey.