mnbsleeve 87 Posted June 8, 2011 Hi Everyone!!! A am now sleeved!!!! Surgery was 6/6 7am. The first day in the hospital was rough, I will admit. . I had a substantial hiatal hernia so there was a little more pain. Yesterday was the second day and wasn't allowed to go home till after 10pm. MD wanted to be sure I was pushing fluids and... sorry.... passing gas. The hospital staff kept saying that they were nosy and wanted ot know! LOL The care was outstanding. I also had /have quite a bit of Nausea. Got home last night around midnight. Hubby went out to a 24 hour pharmacy to get me pain meds. They could not dispense them at the hospital. I have alegies to morphine and vicoden so they prescribed demerol & percocet. Any way, popped one of those and another med for nausea and to sleep I went around 1pm. Slept well and now sipping, sipping,walking ... :-) Feeling much better.Thank you all so much for your support, ideas, and kind words leading up to my surgery. I'll keep posting and reading your progress as well!!!! MNB PS: sorry if this is a bit sloppy. I'm still a little loopy from these meds :-) Thank you all again!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted June 8, 2011 Welcome to the losers bench! now be prepared for your incredible journey. . . it's going to shock you every now and then but for the better not the worst. . . there may be times you'll wish you never did this but hey it's done and your going to eventually love it! Getting used to it is the key and being patient and loving yourself and your successes is what it's all about. . . get better soon, keep on walking sipping and enjoy your new you! good luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted June 8, 2011 Hi mnb I'm so glad to hear you made it through flying colors!!! Welcome to Sleeveland, you WILL enjoy your stay here! Sip, Walk, Rest... Sip, Walk, Rest... Sip, Walk, Rest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSanti 52 Posted June 8, 2011 Welcome to the other side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyL 173 Posted June 8, 2011 Yayyy I'm so happy for you!! Sorry about the pain, but it sounds like you got good meds for it. It's good they fixed your hiatal hernia, saves another surgery! Take it easy and keep sipping!! :cheer2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted June 8, 2011 Congrats! Sounds like things went smoothly despite the pain and nausea. Hopefully those improve quickly for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yikeit 1 Posted June 9, 2011 Hi mnb I'm so glad to hear you made it through flying colors!!! Welcome to Sleeveland, you WILL enjoy your stay here! Sip, Walk, Rest... Sip, Walk, Rest... Sip, Walk, Rest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yikeit 1 Posted June 9, 2011 You know i havent been sleeved yet but on my way just starting my journey, and i have to tell you i have read many many posts and you have to be the sweetest woman on here , you are so thoughtful , helpful and seem like you really care about each person, i just want you to know you make me smile every time i read your posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted June 9, 2011 It is YOU that is so kind and sweet!!! Thank you for your thoughtful words. I have to say there are Wonderful people on this board. They really supported me through the scary parts. I feel more comfortable coming to this board that asking at the MD's. Of course I follow MD orders/ instructions. But this board just opens your eyes so you can address things the right way. You'll be next, and as everyone has said to me, we will all be here to support you. Thank you again. Good luck on your journey!!! I look forwared to hearing about your progress!!!! You know i havent been sleeved yet but on my way just starting my journey, and i have to tell you i have read many many posts and you have to be the sweetest woman on here , you are so thoughtful , helpful and seem like you really care about each person, i just want you to know you make me smile every time i read your posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted June 9, 2011 Thank you sooooo much everyone!!! I appreciate the encouragement. I've been sipping away and moving around and went on a few short walks. I'm starting to feel a bit tired (it's expected of course) so I haven't posted too much. But I keep coming to the board each chance I get. Thank again for the support. You guys are ROCK STARS!!! :-) xoxoxo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsr53 1 Posted June 9, 2011 Glad you had your sleeve surgery and doing well!! We are Sleevahhhh Sistahhhhs!!! I had my surg 5/31 and doing swell at home. Lost 23 lbs overall now. It would be great to share progress and experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymoon 18 Posted June 9, 2011 Congrats on your new sleeve!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted June 9, 2011 LOL!!! Yes we are!!!! BTW, congratulations on your progress!!!! People here are such an inspiration!!! Lets definitely keep each other posted! Thanks for your response RSR!!! Glad you had your sleeve surgery and doing well!! We are Sleevahhhh Sistahhhhs!!! I had my surg 5/31 and doing swell at home. Lost 23 lbs overall now. It would be great to share progress and experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted June 9, 2011 Thank you Marymoon!!!! Congrats on your new sleeve!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted June 10, 2011 Hooray! You are past the worst part. Know also you will get better every day and most importantly will be able to drink more easily every day. Now starts your journey - congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites