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Sleeved 10/4. Finally Back Home!



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Hello everyone!

I had my sleeve done on the 4th of October, and came back home yesterday afternoon.

I arrived at the hospital at 6 AM and by 8:30 I was completely prepped and ready to go. Although I was exhausted, not having been able to get sleep the night before. The last thing I remember them saying to me before the operation was "You'll do great Jordann, we are now going to give you medication that will make you sleep". And before I could say ok, I was out!

My next memory, unfortunately, was a painful one. I woke up and I immediately felt the pain in my abdomen. It was more of a throbbing pain that came in waves and I was extremely uncomfortable because of the gas trapped inside me. They gave me pain medication, and I had to endure the pain about 15 more minutes before I felt it start to go away. A doctor took me up to my room where we met with my parents and aunt. I was still very loopy from the anesthetic, so everything is pretty fuzzy.

To say the least, I didn't want to eat or drink anything at all. All I wanted were ice chips because my mouth was so dry. I was able to get up and take a couple of steps around my room to go to the bathroom. I was dying for the gas inside me to escape, cause the discomfort was out of this world. I took a couple of laps around the floor of the hospital and immediately felt better.

My first night was a difficult one. I was very uncomfortable and the placement of my IV didnt help one bit. Every time I moved, the machine would beep and needless to say, I hardly got any sleep, and neither did my poor mom by my bedside. I had to ask for extra pain meds at around 1 AM because the waves of pain and discomfort wouldnt let me sleep.

When I woke up at around 5 AM, I went for a walk, and I felt much better. The pain slowly, but surely started to get better. The doctor came to see me and approved me for discharge.

I immediately fell asleep when I got home. I woke up later from the discomfort and took a few laps around my house. Tylenol helped the pain go away. I am able to take in only little bits of liquid at a time. I have had some chicken broth, Water and crystal light. My doctor told me to make sure I stay hydrated and I am trying my best to take Water in every other couple of minutes.

So far I am doing pretty well. I must be honest, I didn't think the pain would be as bad, but then again I've never had anything like this done to me my entire life. My first night, I had that thought. The "Why did I do this?" thought. I now know that I thought that way because of the pain and because of the 'fix' I couldnt fulfill with food. I have to keep reminding myself that I will be able to eat again one day. And although my stomach and my body are not hungry, my mind and mouth are so used to my food addiction that it's going to take some getting used to.

I wouldn't change a single thing that happened, and although it was a tough two days, I am getting better. I know that soon enough, I will be able to get up and have a normal day. For now, I am just healing the best way I can. I can't wait to see the changes!!!

I want to thank everyone for the support I have been receiving this past week, it really means a lot. Everyone should know that this journey will not be an easy one, but the decision to do something about your health and lifestyle will be the best decision you will ever make.

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We are almost on the path together. I had mine on 10/2. I've been going through some depression because I can't eat and the energy loss. But I know the not eating only lasts a short time in comparison to the overall outcome. You''ll do great. I hear it gets easier lol

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I like hearing real world stories like yours. I'm not scheduled for surgery yet and I have yet to get insurance approval but I'm still nervous about what is to come. Being able to share the nervousness helps me greatly. Thank you and you sound like you are right on track.

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You did it! Congrats! Welcome to the club. I look forward to seeing you shrink!!

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Good for you!! Keep thinking positive thoughts. I was sleeved Thurs. 10/4. The painful gas inside is not in our intestinal tract, but in the cavity where the surgeon worked his magic!

I, too, am ready to eat, but not because I am hungry. My husband is an awesome cook!

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I had a very similar experience! I was sleeved on 10/3. I passed out in the operation room and woke up in recovery unsure of what was going on. I was shocked to know I was done with surgery. I had horrible gas pain for 3 days, so they kept me 2 nights in the hospital. I was released yesterday and do feel better today.

I'm glad you are home and doing well! Keep us up to date!

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Congrats to you early October sleevers!

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