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I’m now a week post-op & it really is amazing how much better you feel each day. Even at day 3 I️ was worrying about how I️ could possibly work feeling like this. By day 5 I️ easily could have been at work. Just keep walking and burping!

I was sleeved on 11/02. Incision pains aren’t nearly as bad as gas pains. I wasn’t able to get any liquids down yesterday but I got 33oz down tonight. It doesn’t hurt as much to drink now so I should be fine meeting my liquid goals for this week. I haven’t tried broth or jello yet and prob won’t until another couple of days. Walking helps with the gas but can be painful because of the gas. My doctor recommends walking 3-4x a day for 30 minutes. I only got in about 45 minutes today so I’ll really need to space that out. Good luck to all of you November sleevers!

That seems much more productive. My husband has his bag packed with things to keep him busy and clothes in the event he stays with me overnight. I’ve got nothing ready lol. Better get on that.

And I’m spending my time right now in the complications section of the forum. Awesome.

(Belated)welcome to New Jersey!

It’ll be here before you know it. My surgery is in 11 hours and 4 minutes... ahhh!

I hear you! Surgery on the 2nd for me, and I’m definitely getting cold feet. But I told myself I better just put some socks on because this is definitely happening. The feeling is totally normal. Remind yourself why you are doing this - whether it be from pictures, from what doctors have told you, or from thinking about the quality of life you don’t have now but want. Good luck!!

I’m having the sleeve on Thursday! I am slowly letting myself think of all the things I’m looking forward to (aside from good health and a better quality of life lol) -not having to think twice before I sit down -shopping!! -being active again -self-confidence -not feeling like a monster when I wear a normal sized backpack or a purse -retaking my work ID and driver’s license pic -taking pictures again -not letting food rule my life I’m sure I’m missing a ton - but I just felt the need to share [emoji4]

I’m November 2nd too! Starting to feel a bit anxious but more excited...I think lol

That’s unfortunate regarding your immediate recovery but glad to hear you’re doing well now. I’m planning for an overnight stay - anything I should be bringing with me? Dr. Nusbaum is my surgeon.

Hey, NJGAL. How did your procedure go? I’ll be having mine in Morristown in a few days!

Would love to find a nj sleeve buddy - surgery date is nov 2nd- getting kind of nervous!

November 2nd for me too!