I'm officially a member of the post-op club.

[katikati 127]

Just wanted to say that I was sleeved on February 6th, and that everything went well. I won't lie, it was pretty scary, but the pain afterwards has not been very bad. I don't seem to be having that terrible gas pain that everyone talks about. I do feel it, and have some slight discomfort when it moves around, but it makes its way out pretty quickly. My worst moments were extreme nausea afterward, which we think was caused by the pain pump, as I haven't had any since I went off of it. The nausea felt horrible and was terrified because I came so close to wretching so many times and I felt like my insides were just going to shred when I did. Thankfully, I went from normal to DEFCON 5 nausea once right in front of the surgeon when he came by, so we got that taken care of right away. It's looking like I'll be discharged tomorrow. I'm scared of being discharged and driving three hours away to get home, but I'm also kind of sick of being here. RIght now, my most severe pain is my butt! It's is just aching from laying in this bed so much, and I can't get comfortable at all to sleep. I have a very cushy recliner at home that is calling my name. I'll just miss having the nurses and the amazing hospital ice. Haven't had any other liquids besides ice chips and sugar free popsicles yet. Let me correct that. THE BEST EVER TASTING SUGAR FREE POPSICLES. Seriously made my day when the nurse brought me one. The most severe pain I had post-op was actually my throat. It was dry and swollen from the tube and just a wreck. Swallowing was almost impossible, but the popsicles helped that better very quickly. I'm supposed to try a tray later today with broth, Jello, Protein, or whatever else they bring along. Kind of scared to do that, and the idea of drinking protein right now makes me want to cry, because I just don't like it and it made me feel icky pre-op. But, I know I have to, so I'm just going to do it.

[Delena2/11 59]

Hi Kati,

I get sleeved on Monday! I am getting more nervous and I'm sure Sunday night will be hard. But mostly I'm looking forward to getting on with the rest of my life. I like hearing that it hasn't been unmanageable post op. I wasn't sure I should be on here this weekend in case it made my nerves worse but so far so good!

Enjoy that cushy chair!

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Hi Kati,

Make sure you have a nice soft pillow to hold on your tummy for the drive home.. I put mine under the seat belt to hold it there and any bump, etc that we encountered the pillow helped. You will do great! Welcome to the club!!