I am booked for a gastric sleeve in December. VERY NERVOUS and need a friend

[athena3127 199]

I'm a sleeve newbie. Got my sleeve 11-4-2014. I arrived at the hospital at 6:30am to get everything set. Last min blood work was required and them I simply waited in my room. The staff came through and explained what was going to happen and to answer any questions I may have have had then off to the surgery ro. That's the last thing I remember was them putting my little cap on and off to sleep I went. I woke up hours later not in pain at all and only had to deal with nausea. I know this is an after effect for me when dealing with Anastasia. They gave me something right away so I didn't get sick. Through all this I have not gotten sick at my stomach once. The hospital staff was wonderful. I was up and walking the halls that night. I didn't sleep much that night I guess because I was a hit excited it was now behind me and I realized I was at the top of the roller coaster getting ready to take off on a new journey in life. The next day I was up early and walked 1/2mile up and down the halls. The nurse told me I didn't even act like I just had major surgery. The following day I walked a mile in the halls prior to my discharge. I've had more pain going to the dentist than I had with this surgery. I simply think it is because I have gone into this positive and focused. My surgery was Tuesday and I feel I could have been back at work Friday if the dr would have allowed hit he kept me out until Monday the 10th. I went back and have been going non stop. I am lucky that I didn't have any of the pain I hear others talk about. I think the walking and I also did stretches and range of motion to get things moving are what helped me be pain free. It all depends on your personal outlook. If you are even slightly scared have someone go with you. But just remember we are here on the boards and will support you the entire way through. Hugs

[SimplySue 131]

simplySue- Hi! I am starting this WLS journey but surgery isn't until Feb. 2015. Anyhow where did you find the "body weight ticker" LOVE IT!!

It's on the regular website, not the mobile app, although I accessed it from my phone via Safari