GingerSlim 128 Posted July 23, 2014 I made it through! I couldn't have gotten this far with my journey without the help if this forum. Thank you to everyone for sharing your stories, questions, etc. In addition to the sleeve, I had a hiatal hernia repair plus they found a hole in my diaphragm that they needed to repair. The gas pain from ribs to shoulders is certainly the most uncomfortable. I have walked 4 laps already, and will do more later. I emptied my bladder without a problem, and have a morphine pump that I can press every half hour. It definitely takes the edge off. I am not able to drink anything until my leak test in the morning, so my mouth is super dry. I just keep swishing & spitting. I am so glad to finally be over this hurdle. A new life has started for me today. To all of you waiting for your day...it will be here in the blink of an eye. Follow your pre-op diet and start walking as much as you can. It will make you stronger for recovery! 7 Legallysleeved, *Lexie*, Wynnie and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kissawookiee 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Yay, congrats! Mine is tomorrow around 10:30'ish in the morning (nurse told me that there are 2 ahead of me); I'm just ready to be on the other side. Hope your recovery is swift! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybunz 139 Posted July 23, 2014 Congrats GingerSlim!! Great attitude!! Best wishes!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybunz 139 Posted July 23, 2014 Yay, congrats! Mine is tomorrow around 10:30'ish in the morning (nurse told me that there are 2 ahead of me); I'm just ready to be on the other side. Hope your recovery is swift! Good luck kissawookiee!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted July 23, 2014 @GingerSlim... lucky dawg--- 3 for the price of 1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
