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Hello Everyone,

I have been lurking for a couple of months and decided pretty quickly that the VSG was the surgery for me.

I was sleeved on Monday 4/2/12 and was just released this afternoon. I must say...what an experience! I had NO idea I would experience so much pain. Between the pain and nausea I was in agony! I threw up 3 times..dry heaving.

I have had 4 previous surgeries (not wls related) including a hysterectomy and have never experienced the kind of pain I did right after surgery. The pain was shocking ... My surgeon said my liver looked fine due to the preop diet and my surgery went very smoothly. My one saving grace is my dr. Dr Morris Washington. I would not trade him for ANYTHING in the world :)

Anyway, I am glad it is over and hopefully it will be worth the hell I went through on Monday.

I have been sip, sip, sipping all day with just a small bit of pain and virtually no nauseau. Not sure how much weight I have lost, if any at all....

We will see...I will keep you all updated.

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Good luck! I am scheduled for next tuesday first case. I hope the pain improves and that you do better. I have sent a prayer up for you.

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It will hurt till about day 3..I started feeling better after that. Take it easy and good luck to ya!! :)

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Hi there!

I'm glad you made it through your surgery alright! Sorry you were in so much pain. :-(

Would you mind sharing your experience with all of us on the Dr.Morris Washington's crew thread in the general forum? :-)

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I think day 3 was my worst, I'm 8 days out and feeling much better. Hang in there.

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Day two was the worst, 17 days out and doing great.

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congrats on your sleeve!!! As mimi mentioned...we have a thread now for us all to keep in touch ....just for dr. w's patients :) come look for us, share your story. We have a guy that just had it wednesday, and another girl thats having it this coming weds. One in july I believe, and im in august...and i think theres another one or two on there. Come join us :)

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