stephg 34 Posted January 12, 2014 I am scheduled to be sleeved on 1/27/14 and live in Arkansas. I need a buddy/mentor close by for support:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 I am scheduled to be sleeved on 1/27/14 and live in Arkansas. I need a buddy/mentor close by for support:) Where in Arkansas are you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephg 34 Posted January 12, 2014 Near Jonesboro. You? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 Near Jonesboro. You? Bentonville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 Near Jonesboro. You? Bentonville I had surgery in Texas 12/17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephg 34 Posted January 12, 2014 I am having mine in Jonesboro and I am getting so nervous!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephg 34 Posted January 12, 2014 Are you happy with it so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 Absolutely I'm down 27 pounds since surgery date the restriction is awesome it's just what I needed. I have a complication free recovery so far and doe that I'm so thankful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 Absolutely I'm down 27 pounds since surgery date the restriction is awesome it's just what I needed. I have had a complication free recovery so far and doe that I'm so thankful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 12, 2014 Absolutely I'm down 27 pounds since surgery date the restriction is awesome it's just what I needed. I have a complication free recovery so far and for that I'm so thankful. 1 stephg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephg 34 Posted January 12, 2014 That's great!!!! My surgeon does not require any pre op diet, but I'm a little paranoid and think I should probably do one anyway?!? I'm an RN so I have enough training to be terrified...lol! I am just going back and forth from excitement to fear and need any pointers you could give me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGR1852 292 Posted January 13, 2014 Hello ladies, fellow Arkansas here. I live in Sherwood & was sleeved at Baptist on 12-16. I'm down about 25 pounds since surgery & about 60 since I started this journey. I will be happy to share or answer any questions you might have. 1 stephg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly70 48 Posted January 13, 2014 I was terrified as well cried for hours the night before just because of the fear of the unknown the recovery was much much easier than I expected, not easy but not as bad as I had feared. Biggest thing you can do is walk as soon as you can. You will be fine! I started surgery day at 308 I'm at 281 today. I was just moved to soft foods and eating is definitely tough I can handle yogurt and sugar free pudding fairly easy but foods with more consistency are tough I can only handle 6-7 bites and I am stuffed. Just follow the instructions and you will be fine. 1 stephg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephg 34 Posted January 13, 2014 I keep wondering if I should postpone it but I have already done that a couple of times. I had my second ACL repair on 12/17 so my emotions are running high to say the least. I know it can only help my knee to get this weight off tho. I just needed someone to tell me it will all be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGR1852 292 Posted January 13, 2014 This was my first surgery, first IV, first everything! I had only had a couple of blood draws before I decided to do this surgery. In my opinion, and I have nothing to compare it to, the sleeve surgery was no problem. I had more trouble with no ice chips, no liquids for 24 hours than I did actual pain. I used the morphine pump several times throughout the day but last used it at midnight the day of surgery. I was up walking to the bathroom a few hours after surgery & walking the halls the next two days. So, if I can do it you can too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
