2 days to go!

[Colemon70 87]

32 y/o from nj. Being sleeved in Philadelphia Tuesday! I can't believe it. The excitement and nervousness is overwhelming. I've never had surgery and don't really know what to expect. Post-opers, feel free to share your experiences! In detail if you wish!!! It helps out soooo much hearing others' experiences to know what to expect

[Chelenka 827]

Had my surgery on Feb 28. Also in the Philly area. The first 2 days post-op were rough for me with a lot of nausea from my reaction to the anesthesia and pain meds. However by day 3 I was a feeling a lot better. Now three weeks out I feel pretty good. I've lost 32 lbs since January 1st so very happy about that! I am starting to eat a little bit of real food slowly and cautiously. I've been having some issues with Constipation but got a lot of helpful info here. It takes courage to make this choice. All the best to you!

[Colemon70 87]

Wow that's a great loss!! Thank you for sharing. Im already a little constipated on the pre-op diet :/ I'm so happy to hear you are doing well. Where was your surgery?

[Chelenka 827]

I had my surgery at the new Einstein Montgomery Hospital on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Chose this hospital partly because it is near my home but also the Surgeons are top notch. They are coming from the Elkins Park Hospital which is a bariatric center of excellence. A friend of mine had the Sleeve surgery at Jefferson last June and she is doing fantastic.

[Colemon70 87]

I heard that is a great hospital. That is gret to hear about your friend also!!

[Colemon70 87]

I heard that is a great hospital. That is gret to hear about your friend also!!

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[CharlaMae 20]

I had my surgery at the new Einstein Montgomery Hospital on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Chose this hospital partly because it is near my home but also the Surgeons are top notch. They are coming from the Elkins Park Hospital which is a bariatric center of excellence. A friend of mine had the Sleeve surgery at Jefferson last June and she is doing fantastic.

Hi Chelenka!! I am being sleeved 4/22 @ Einstein Montgomery as well! I love the surgeons and am going with Dr Trang. How was your experience there? And how has your recovery been?

Coleman70: hope your surgery went well today!!

[Colemon70 87]

Hi Chelenka!! I am being sleeved 4/22 @ Einstein Montgomery as well! I love the surgeons and am going with Dr Trang. How was your experience there? And how has your recovery been?

Coleman70: hope your surgery went well today!!

Thank you so much! Everything really went well! I hope it stays like this. Wonderful surgeon and staff

[Chelenka 827]

Hi Chelenka!! I am being sleeved 4/22 @ Einstein Montgomery as well! I love the surgeons and am going with Dr Trang. How was your experience there? And how has your recovery been?

Coleman70: hope your surgery went well today!!

Hi CharlaMae:

Dr.Trang was my surgeon! He is a wonderful Dr. Overall my experience there was excellent. The team and staff are all great and the nurses were all wonderful to me.

My recovery has been going very well, I've had no complications. The first two days after the surgery were not pleasant because I had a lot of nausea but I really had very little post-op pain, mostly my stomach muscles were sore where they make the incisions. Now, almost 4 weeks out my energy level is still a bit low and I'm not quite ready to start working out but have been walking in my neighborhood as much as possible. I've also had some issues with Constipation but this forum has really helped me to find solutions.

I wish you all the best with your surgery. Please stay in touch and let me know how you are doing.

[Chelenka 827]

Hi Chelenka!! I am being sleeved 4/22 @ Einstein Montgomery as well! I love the surgeons and am going with Dr Trang. How was your experience there? And how has your recovery been?

Coleman70: hope your surgery went well today!!<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Hi Charlamae: how are you doing?

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

[CharlaMae 20]

Hi Charlamae: how are you doing?

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

Hi Chelenka!

I am really great:) my surgery went perfect. My whole experience was fabulous. Had my 1 week follow up today. They told me they aren't worried about me, and everything looks good.

The gas pain was the worse. Lasted about 4 days. I was walking 2 hours after surgery. and Have been up and out ever since:) Ive had no nausea after day 2 & refuse to vomit -haven't at all! Thank goodness (scares me to death since the surgery!) I feel like I'm recovering well.

Me:311/300/284.4 this morning at 8 days post op...So excited seeing this!

Congrats on your awesome progress!! How are you feeling?