Sleeved 6-7-11

[emsnewlife 0]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been reading the boards for a couple of months now and hadn't had the opportunity to post. However, now that I am at home recovering I thought I would say hi!

My surgeon was Dr. Jeffery Kolff at Abington Memorial Hospital. I live in the greater Philadelphia, PA area. I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon and was discharged Wednesday afternoon. I have been doing great so far, no complications and no side effects yet, and haven't taken any pain meds since Wednesday. Last night I walked around a store for an hour w/ my husband which felt great! I am definitely pretty tired still but overall feel great. I am not getting a ton of my full liquids down, but I am still doing well sipping & drinking the yogurt and Protein Shakes.

I will probably have lots of questions in the next few weeks & months! I look forward to getting to know you all and learn from your experiences.

[Bemabound 11]

Yea for you...I'd love it if you could keep me posted on how things are going for the next few weeks....looks like I may be sleeved by the end of June...it's getting close and alittle worried about the first month post-op! Thanks, Tracy w.

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Congratulations on getting the surgery done! I'm glad everything went well for you.

[Meandmylittledog 0]

Congrats, I too had my surgery done on June 7th. I came home on June 9th and too have done well. I started my full liquids today and it's 4:30 pm and I've already got 54 of my 60 daily Protein grams in for the day. I'm now working on the Water.

Hope each day gets better for us both; I look forward to following your progress. Good luck to you!

[mjs6172 2]

I also had my surgery June 7th, and came home on June 9th. On Wednesday, I was so tired and sore, couldn't stay awake, I was definitely wondering what I'd done. However, every day since then has been better. I am walking often, getting my Protein shakes in, and drinking v8. I'm working hard on the Water, but am struggling getting past 40 oz. I was never a good Water drinker before surgery either though!

Overall, I am feeling pretty good. I'm showering every day and getting around pretty well, just a little sore. I've been staying with friends so far, and am going to head home tomorrow. I have my first post-op appointment on Monday, am hoping he'll remove the drain at that time.

Good to hear how everyone is doing!