September buddy wanted

[jojoreno 62]

Oops hit wrong key. Good luck to every one this weekend and a speedy recovery to all. Success on your journey to a life. Mine is the 10th so ready to be on the other side (I think minus the pain for a short time). For the next 3 days liquid only shakes and Water. I think this is worst. Woke up with headache glad for this part to be over.

[Pictou 12]

I'm HOME from my surgery this morning and feeling great! I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, my incisions don't hurt, I'm able to sip Water and Protein drink and walk around. I've only taken 1/2 of a pain pill.

Also, I knew I had a hiatal hernia and Dr said he'd fix it--no problem. But afterwards he said that hernia was too large to fix! I was too sleepy to question him and I will call him tomorrow.

[lab lover 4]

I'm HOME from my surgery this morning and feeling great! I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, my incisions don't hurt, I'm able to sip Water and Protein drink and walk around. I've only taken 1/2 of a pain pill.

Also, I knew I had a hiatal hernia and Dr said he'd fix it--no problem. But afterwards he said that hernia was too large to fix! I was too sleepy to question him and I will call him tomorrow.

[lab lover 4]

Pictou, do you really feel that well? That's GREAT TO HEAR! liquids for me tomorrow, then surgery on Wednesday.. Starting to get nervous!! Is that normal?

[Pictou 12]

lab lover, I felt crappy immediately after the surgery, tired and thirsty. But by the time I left the hospital at 2:30 (surgery at 7:15), I was feeling pretty good. I haven't slept since I've been home but will go to bed early. I am starting to get some soreness in abdomen but it's not too bad. It's making it harder to do the breathing exercise.

I was anxious before surgery. They will give you something to relax you before you go in the operating room. Just think of all the good that is to come!

The barium swallow wasn't much fun but tolerable.

[mochax 50]

I'm scheduled 9/30. Not sure on my pre op diet just yet. I've waited 12 months and finally it's almost here.

[KristenLee 60]

Ok I found out today if I will be a September Sleever!! There is an opening for 9/29! I have to lose 10 pounds before they can schedule surgery....praying I am there today (according to my scale I am ok!).

[mochax 50]

Ok I found out today if I will be a September Sleever!! There is an opening for 9/29! I have to lose 10 pounds before they can schedule surgery....praying I am there today (according to my scale I am ok!).

Good luck!!

[sonya601 7]

My surgery has been scheduled for sept 29th. Anybody have same day? I'm excited about finally getting a date but kinda scared need a buddy

I'm also scheduled for sept. 29 we can do this together if you like

[KristenLee 60]

Woo hoo! I am officially a September Sleever! Surgery set for 9/29/4 @ 300 pm! I am terrified and nervous!!

[KristenLee 60]

I am a go for the 29th!! Woo Hoo September Sleevers!!! So nervous and so excited!!!

Edited September 10, 2014 by KristenLee

[Pictou 12]

Day THREE post sleeve.

My first day I felt great! Easy-peasy. No nausea, no shoulder gas pains. Next day I was so sore! i finally hit the pain pills but still no nausea. I guess I skipped the gas pains. I have a script for nausea but the anesthesiologist put a patch behind my ear and gave me something extra in the drug mix. I still have the patch on and it seems to doing a great job.

I'm not hungry at all. It's a strange reality. Normally a bag of chips is like a siren to me but there is one on the counter and I haven't even considered it.

One issue I had was a large hiatal hernia--which my doctor was planning to fix. However, it was much larger than he expected so repairs were not made. Waiting for my 2-week post appointment to see what next steps are for that.

[coastalchic 2]

Pictou, Glad to hear you're doing so well! I am scheduled for the 23rd of September. Just gotta make it through this 14 day liquid diet (shakes only)!

[KristenLee 60]

Pictou - great news!! Thank you so much for the updates! As a soon-to-be-sleever, I truly appreciate the insight!!!

Hope you contiue to feel well! Great attitude!!!

[luckyone5 22]

I am scheduled Sept 26!! I am so scared right now!!