October Sleevers - Who else

[Debjaggs 8]

October 29th. I started 2 week pre-op diet yesterday. Excited and anxious for the next step in this journey :-)

[pjackson0523 158]

No but I had 4 after mine came to 65 but I have really good insurance one was a pain med that I've never used nor needed liquid form one was for my bowels one was for indigestion and heartburn which I don't have but I take it as a preventive and nausea Patches which I don't use cuz I don't have the issue

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[pjackson0523 158]

First post finally got my time confirmed..having surgery Tomorrow 930am in NJ (HUMC) it's surreal that it's actually happening.

Michele

Let us know how it goes! Congrats!!!

[pjackson0523 158]

Okay. It's been 24 hours since I got my sleeve! My arms look like human pincushions, and I'm still on and off nauseous. The pain was actually a lot worse than I expected it to be, but already today as opposed to yesterday it's so much better, is improving by the hour. I'm really trying hard to push myself, trying to move around as much as possible, use the incentive spirometer. I was unable to pee after surgery yesterday, that was a big bummer and I had to have a catheter inserted and removed- but now I'm finally able to go on my own. My surgeon pulled the NGT this morning (it drained old blood all last night) and now I'm just waiting for the leak test... If all goes well I'll be starting sips of Water soon! My belly is grumbling big time- definitely hungry, but I'm wicked nervous to put anything in it so soon... I guess I have to start sometime though! If there is one thing I have learned in the past 24hrs is that although this is NOT easy, I am sososo happy and excited for my second chance sending love and prayers to my fellow October sleeves, wouldn't mind some being sent back this way as well!

Congratulations!!!! Keep in Touch

[back2barb78 890]

Okay. It's been 24 hours since I got my sleeve! My arms look like human pincushions' date=' and I'm still on and off nauseous. The pain was actually a lot worse than I expected it to be, but already today as opposed to yesterday it's so much better, is improving by the hour. I'm really trying hard to push myself, trying to move around as much as possible, use the incentive spirometer. I was unable to pee after surgery yesterday, that was a big bummer and I had to have a catheter inserted and removed- but now I'm finally able to go on my own. My surgeon pulled the NGT this morning (it drained old blood all last night) and now I'm just waiting for the leak test... If all goes well I'll be starting sips of Water soon! My belly is grumbling big time- definitely hungry, but I'm wicked nervous to put anything in it so soon... I guess I have to start sometime though! If there is one thing I have learned in the past 24hrs is that although this is NOT easy, I am sososo happy and excited for my second chance <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> sending love and prayers to my fellow October sleeves, wouldn't mind some being sent back this way as well![/quote']

Mega, you had to have an NG tube and a catheter? Oh my. I hope you feel better. That sucks.

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[Caribe 28]

Sending you prayers and a big hug!!!!!

[greekgirl54 3]

October 29th. I started 2 week pre-op diet yesterday. Excited and anxious for the next step in this journey :-)

My surgery is on the 28th. Started 2weeks Protein Shakes on Monday. Yesterday had headaches and the shakes which I presume was from carb and caffeine withdrawal. Was much better today and hoping tomorrow will be even better. I know what you mean about being ready to move to that next step. Good luck!

[Malaika13 12]

I have m the 23rd in Tijuana

mine is oct 23 in Tijuana by dr Lopez

[Megabuck886 62]

Congratulations!!!! Keep in Touch

Thanks! Today has had its fair share of ups and downs... Have still been having major issues trying to void, usually takes a good 20-30min before I can go, and sometimes even after that I still can't! Thankfully they have not had to straight cath (put a catheter in my bladder obtain the pee ) me again! Switched my morphine PCA to another medication called Dilaudid, stronger and works better, but now I'm so itchy!!! The stuff works great except when I fall asleep and forget to press button! Had a leak test this morning which I passed yay! Basically they had me drink some nasty barium contrast while being filmed under fluoroscopy... It showed that my staple line is intact and permitted me to start taking sips of Water (1oz per HR). Still not really that hungry though, I think because I'm still having a good amount of pain... Anyone else have surgery on the 15th with a lot of pain still?! I was hoping to be discharged in the morning, but I don't think that will happen until Friday...

[thinnatater 36]

that would be cool but you will probibly forget soon as thy give you the date Dori <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> keep my fingers x for you mine is 21st.

Aww thanks! I did get my approval - horray!! Oct 29th - I'm so ready! Nervous - but ready.

[Malaika13 12]

Ok October Sleeve Brothers & Sisters....my surgery date was moved from Oct 23rd to the 30th. I'm not upset because I got a better secondary surgeon (for my cyst removal, dual procedure) my Bariatric Surgeon is pleased and so am I. 7 more days won't be so bad, better feeling comfy and safe. So to all my Oct 30th peeps...we got this!! I did all of my Pre-Op testing today and I have no Pre-Op diet so I'm ready..even bought me some new pillows today for when I come home. So Excited!!!!!!!

[Malaika13 12]

The days will roll around fast. Keep. Posting your progress. My day is coming fast. A little nervous.

[Seela 1,187]

Surgery on monday.. started pre op Liquid Protein diet fri.. down 8.5lbs.. haven't cheated but Im a stylist and people bring Cookies and crap into the salon all day long. Very frustrating! I'm so hungry and tired but feeling much better than previous days. I'd kill for a cheeseburger hopefully that craving will go away soon... I'm past my sugar craving just want some real food. .. even if its blendarized! Favorite part of my day is when I get to take my vitamins.. I started the Bariatric Fusion chewables when I started pre op.. I get to chew them and they rast like candy! I wish I could eat the whole jar...oh well, back to my water! Can barely wait till Monday!

[Malaika13 12]

I know how you feel. My daughter wanted a chicken nugget happy meal. The barbeque sauce almost made me pullthe car over. My day is Wednesday. I'm excited. Hang in there and let me know your progress.

[Seela 1,187]

Ahh.bbq sauce... I can smell it LOL... good luck... eveyday I'm on this awful pre op diet I wake up in the morning hoping to be a size seven! I keep thinking about all the stuff I used to eat and I'm only getting like 500-600 calories now and shouldn't I just be skinny yet? That even sounds stupid to me... but whatever.. a girl can dream!