Well, here I am...

[Newly Calibrated 3]

Hello all. My name is Chuck and I'm a newly sleeved member of this world. I had my procedure done on Tuesday the 24th at 6 a.m. and was home on Wednesday evening the 25th. Thanks to all at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia SC and Dr. Antonelli and staff at Riverside Surgical. What a fantastic team of players.

I feel great and have very little pain. Only real twinge is the larger of the 6 incisions but that is to be expected.

My Forum Name co-insides with a song by Collective Soul that basically says it all if you read and or listen to the lyrics. It's called "Better Now".

Oh I'm newly calibrated

All shiny and clean

I'm your recent adaptation

Time to redefine me

Let the word out I've got to get out

Oh I'm feeling better now

Break the news out I've got to get out

Oh I'm feeling better now

Oh I'm happy as Christmas

All wrapped to be seen

I'm your recent acquisition

Time to Celebrate me

Let the word out I've got to get out

Oh I'm feeling better now

Break the news out I've got to get out

Oh I'm feeling better now

The world's done shaking

The world's done shaking

The world's done shaking me down

The world's done shaking

The world's done shaking

The world's done shaking me down

That's about it for now, I'll chime in from time to time. I've found this site very useful and informative over the last month of peeking in.

Chuck

"My Name Is Chuck and I Used To Be Addicted To Gas Station Hot Dogs."

[FlawedMan 6]

Hi i i Chuck.

Congrats on the sleeve!

I am a casual Collective Soul fan, but must admit I had to track down you song "Better Now".

Very appropriate!

Ted

[wishes 125]

Congrats on your new sleeve. The song is very fitting. I wish you a lot of luck on your journey, and welcome to the forum!

[Griselda 7]

I was thinking (in reference to myself) that I would sing the last lyrics as 'the floor's done shaking, the floor's done shaking"

[Brian66 85]

Welcome, Chuck, to the first few days of the rest of your life!

You are going to love your sleeve. Take good care of yourself and follow doctor's orders with regard to Water and Protein intake.

I had my surgery 11 months ago (7/13/2010) and I am down 120 pounds.

It is, without question, one of the very best decisions I've ever made.

Good luck to you as you travel this amazing journey!

Brian

[So Cal Kurt 32]

Congrats and welcome Chuck. Your life is changing for the better. Enjoy the ride!

[Derp 3]

AWESOME song, Chuck, thank you for sharing, and contributing.

<3

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Congratulations on your sleeve Chuck! Great song - very appropriate.

Although, I almost hit my computer screen when I saw your avatar....

[Vance 0]

Welcome Chuck,

Good to see everything is going great for you. This is a step that you will not regret taking. There will be low spots but hang in there. It's not just about the weight you will lose, it is the energy to do things now, fewer or no meds, self-confidence and knowing you will be healthier and more active to do the things you want to do. The folks here are great and helpful and will answer any question you might have. Very good support group.

Vance

[KellyL 173]

Hi Chuck and welcome!! Congrats on being sleeved! I was just a little ahead of you on the 16th, and I am excited to be living the sleeved life as well. I love the song, music is a big part of my life. It's my favorite therapy. I look forward to sharing in this journey with you.

[Newly Calibrated 3]

Hmmmm......First Post-op Dr. appointment today. Got my staples out and given the ok to hit the gym, drive and go to stage 2 of the post-op diet.

Feel great. Never cracked open any of my pain med prescription, never got belly sick (either end), slept on my stomach 2 days out of the hospital. I do believe 90% of this is all in the head and how hard you apply.

Oh yeah.....17 lbs lost with pre-op shake diet w/ 1 regular meal and Snacks and 1 full week post-op for a total of....................38lbs.

Stick to it and get help if you need it.

Buttercup

[Newly Calibrated 3]

Ooops....I guess my fingers haven't slimmed down yet

Hmmmm......First Post-op Dr. appointment today. Got my staples out and given the ok to hit the gym, drive and go to stage 2 of the post-op diet.

Feel great. Never cracked open any of my pain med prescription, never got belly sick (either end), slept on my stomach 2 days out of the hospital. I do believe 90% of this is all in the head and how hard you apply.

Oh yeah.....17 lbs lost with pre-op shake diet w/ 1 regular meal and Snacks and 1 full week post-op for a total of....................38lbs.

Stick to it and get help if you need it.

Buttercup