June 2013 Sleevers! "The List"

[AmyRN09 28]

Had such a busy day yesterday. I had my history and physical/ last appt with my surgeon. I am completely cleared now for surgery June 18th! Consent signed and everything! Starting pre-op diet June 11th. Definitely not looking forward to that, but I can and WILL do it! So excited!!

[Bellanana5 6]

You are going to be fine!

[Lisa O 52]

The list is awesome!! Thank you for putting this together.

[O2BSkinny 247]

June 10th

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

June 10th

Congrats:)

[Yetta 7]

I was moved to June 5 thank you for the list

[sprinkles13 24]

June 11th

Love your hair !

[sprinkles13 24]

Thank You Rebecca.....Love it. I'm 36 hours away from my surgery. I can't hardly wait. Monday here I come.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Congrats to u all n God Bless You nd ur surgical team:))

[Cindy0421 4]

I was sleeved on the 4th!

[Sylviam1974 16]

I was sleeved on the 4th!

Congratulations Cindy! How are you feeling?

[Aline728 301]

God bless all for speedy recovery ....

[Jhconnection 36]

Surgery tomorrow! Nerves are taking over!!

[JoiaRox 430]

I'm officially sleeved! I'm about 48 hours post-op now and feeling better than I thought I would! I vomited up some blood after transition from the recovery room to my private observation room, but the staff immediately gave me some good anti-nausea drugs and I was good to go for the rest of Friday (op day). I spent the majority of my time at the hospital sleeping, having vitals done (blood pressure, temp, pulse) - damn, it seems like they woke me up all of the time!!

Saturday morning was much of the same - I was taken down for a barium swallow and the results pleased my doc. Although, back in my room I began to vomit again (not so much blood this time; Fluid and a few pieces of dried blood). My doc suspected it was from the gastric thinner they gave me prior to the barium for the test, but they loaded me up with more anti-nausea meds through my IV and I was good.

After letting me rest for another 3 hours, continuously working on sipping Water, I was released and bound for home! Since being home yesterday, I've been sleeping and sipping - that's my job for now! I have more energy today than I did either of the previous two days and I'm monitoring my liquid intake to get the minimum 64oz. Later today, I'm going to move on to thinned Protein shakes.

As for meds, I've been taking my anti-nausea meds (they dissolve on my tongue) religiously since I've been home - vomiting HURTS and I certainly don't want to land back in the hospital! I've taken my pain meds a few times, but not necessarily because they were essential - just an extra precaution, in my opinion.

I've been awake now for 3 hours, which is the longest stretch I've been awake since the surgery. I make sure I get up and walk, and my kitty cats have been very kind to me - I often wake up to find one sleeping on my lap . My boyfriend is the absolute best after-care nurse I could have asked for, as he whipped up some sugar free Raspberry Ice (crystal light-type drink) this morning for me.

I'm doing great 2 days post-op, and I wish all the same for you! I see my doctor on Thursday for my post-op follow-up. Happy sleeving!

[Aline728 301]

Glad u are doing so well...thx for the post my time is soon...