Oct Sleevers

[jillb 45]

10/17 is my date. I went for pre-op and pre admissions today. They could not find a vein to get the blood for labs. Took them 4 sticks in 4 places, digging around and blew out 2 of my veins. I hope this is not a prelude to what's to come.

I am still excited and maybe a little anxious. 3 days now on the CLEAR liquids... not hungry yet so that is good.

May God be with each and every one of you as you take this journey.

I love this site!

[butter-fly 17]

Sleeved on 10/10. The time after surgery I was pretty loopy and had minimal pain. Now it's 1 1/2 days later and I'm In the hotel recouperating and feeling great! I have totally bonded with the 3 other girls who sleeved the same time. We're all doing well.

[chad2rad 491]

Just wanted to encourage you. Today is day 5 since surgery. I am feeling rested, full and more at peace with decision than before. Had a long walk today, surprised by the energy level. The discomfort has gotten better each day do far. Best of luck... Octosleevers!

[hbjewelry 4]

Wow chad, way to go on the walking! I was sleeved 10/9 and still have a lot of pain. I can barely get out of bed and walk down the hall three times. I guess we have different experiences and you do look much younger than me! I am feeling better every day and I know that I will get there!

[chad2rad 491]

Wow chad' date=' way to go on the walking! I was sleeved 10/9 and still have a lot of pain. I can barely get out of bed and walk down the hall three times. I guess we have different experiences and you do look much younger than me! I am feeling better every day and I know that I will get there![/quote']

Hope you feel better soon. I will be 46 this new years eve. Thx

[hbjewelry 4]

Okay, you're younger than me by three months! :/. So glad that you are doing well, it is really inspiring!

[JazzyJ 34]

I was sleeved on Oct. 9 and came home from the hospital today. The first night I started vomiting, but they were right on top on the nausea, and then my heart rate and blood pressure spiked and they kept me another night just to make sure all is well. I am surprised that it isn't more painful and that I feel better than I expected. I am tired and just trying to remember to sip rather than drink is harder than I thought it would be. I am walking some but trying not to overdo it.

Best wishes to all of those coming up-it is not as bad as I expected!

[justaboop 6]

Good morning, now I am official Oct Sleever, had surgery yesterday and it went well. My heart rate is low, which is normal for me but my blood pressure is also low hopefully the meds will help, needless to say it was a sleepless night. Keeping my fingers crossed I won't have to stay any extra days. They will try me on some liquids shortly to see how well I do. One of my nurses had the surgery 3 mos ago and has lost 75 lbs, she looks great! Have a great day everyone.

[AliciaA122 24]

Congrats! I'm glad you're doing ok. Must be nice to be on the recovery side.

I've had a wild week. Saturday my primary doc diagnosed me with diabetes and started me on metformin (which is evil, I have felt like crap on it.) Yesterday I had all of my pre-op testing and found out I have major gallstones so will have to have my gallbladder removed during surgery as well.

And today I started my pre-op diet. I know this will all be worth it in the end, but right now, I'm just feeling so overwhelmed.

[justaboop 6]

Thank you Alicia!!! That stinks about your diabetes and gall stones but better to have found out now rather than later.

You will go great on your pre-op diet, is it all liquid or can you have some food intake? I was allowed 800 cal a day but didn't use them all.

Good luck and keep us posted :$

[HoneyMcgee 6]

Good morning everyone, as of Tuesday oct 16 I can say that I'm now sleeved. Everything went well I go home today looking forward to that, not that much pain I've been sitting up walking around and my doctors say that I don't even look like I had surgery which is a good thing. So good luck to everyone I will keep u posted on everything. I'm glade I did it for me talk to you all soon when I get home and settled in. Thanks Andrea

[AliciaA122 24]

Congrats Honey! Glad you're doing well.

My buddy Quitaboo is having her surgery today! Hope she's doing well.

and my pre-op isn't just liquids, so that's nice. I can have a piece of fruit, a yogurt, and a sensible dinner (or lunch) with 4 oz lean meat and as many veggies as I want.

[justaboop 6]

So glad to hear Honey! I came home last night and feel pretty amazing, my first night in the hospital I didn't get much sleep because if my heart rate and blood pressure but I made up for it last night (nothing better than being in your own bed). I have a lot of gas but walking and burping is helping a lot...lol. So excited for our new journey, well wishes for you.

[jillb 45]

2 days post op and feeling good.... just got home from the hospital.

[abetterme4.2 268]

2 days post op and feeling good....

Congrats! That's fabulous!