January or February 2016 Sleevers?

[bunnies26 34]

Mine is February 1st!!!! So excited. 5'6 and 250 pounds. Lost 9 pounds so far on preop diet

[Amy Robertson Jeffries 10]

Getting my sleeve today. Woot woot!

[Scuba_sleever 5]

Hi everyone! I'm really new here but already loving all the info and support.

I just got confirmation today that my surgery will be on 20th Feb! I've got 50kg/110lb to loose, So excited to start this new chapter pre-op tests on the 13th- wish me luck!

Edited January 28, 2016 by Scuba_sleever

[loveyourself 2]

10 Feb surgery date.

6 mos supervised diet/visits - completed Dec however had mass complications with a hysterectomy so had to wait a bit to be medically cleared.

HELLA PUMPED!

[syjaeger84@gmail.com 9]

Date set for Feb. 15. Begin liquid diet regiment Monday. Am excited beyond belief but also a little nervous. I just finished all my tests yesterday, the final being the psych eval report, and the office went ahead and set me up for surgery sooner than I thought they would. I am glad because that gives me less time to think about it. I like my doctor and all the staff. They are very supportive at any time. I envision this surgery to help me not only physically but emotionally as well. I have a terrific support team. My husband is 100% supportive, as are my son and family. Friends are also on board. Best wishes to everyone!

[katladee 156]

Thanks everyone! Surgery went well. He also fixed a hiatal hernia I didn't know I had. He said it wasn't bad tho just needed tightened. Very little pain, never used pain killers at all. They did have me on liquid Tylenol every 8 hours. Was up doing my first walk 4 hours after I got to my room. Never had gas pain in the shoulder, my surgeon doesn't leave the air in. I was peeing like a champ. No nausea. It was so not what I thought it could be! My hard part is getting down 60 ozs of liquids each day. Belly starts feeling bloated. Hope you that are to have your surgery yet, I pray it goes as well as mine! Hugs to everyone for being my support!

[midorigal 16]

We have the same surgery date and starting pre-op diet at the same time! I'm trying to prep everything but getting nervous too. Good luck! :-)

Date set for Feb. 15. Begin liquid diet regiment Monday. Am excited beyond belief but also a little nervous. I just finished all my tests yesterday, the final being the psych eval report, and the office went ahead and set me up for surgery sooner than I thought they would. I am glad because that gives me less time to think about it. I like my doctor and all the staff. They are very supportive at any time. I envision this surgery to help me not only physically but emotionally as well. I have a terrific support team. My husband is 100% supportive, as are my son and family. Friends are also on board. Best wishes to everyone!

[Licia2210 11]

Hello. My date of my VSG is February 22nd. I am starting to freak out. I had my endoscopy last week and have my pre-op testing Monday. I don't know why I am suddenly so scared. Almost thinking of cancelling. I won't but I don't know what has come over me lately. What if I hate my new lifestyle? Any idea what the recovery pain is like? I am also sad to leave my toddler at home for a few days while I am in the hospital. I just want to relax a little lol. Wishing I Could calm down. Send me some positive thoughts.

[ssflbelle 829]

Thanks everyone! Surgery went well. He also fixed a hiatal hernia I didn't know I had. He said it wasn't bad tho just needed tightened. Very little pain, never used pain killers at all. They did have me on liquid Tylenol every 8 hours. Was up doing my first walk 4 hours after I got to my room. Never had gas pain in the shoulder, my surgeon doesn't leave the air in. I was peeing like a champ. No nausea. It was so not what I thought it could be! My hard part is getting down 60 ozs of liquids each day. Belly starts feeling bloated. Hope you that are to have your surgery yet, I pray it goes as well as mine! Hugs to everyone for being my support!

Katladee

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Mine was a bit rougher. I had 3 surgeries, the gallbladder, repair of a hernia and the sleeve. I was in recovery for over 3 hours and got 10mg of Dilaudid. Have no memory of recovery. I had such terrible pain on my left side and left shoulder. The Dr. wanted me to leave the next day but there was no way that was possible. I had a urine catheter that was removed Wednesday morning and when they took me to the bathroom I couldn't get back off the toilet I was so weak. They called for Pt who came with a belt to go around my chest and the three of them pulled me up and I used the walker to get back to the bed. At one point in time the lower number of my BP dropped down to 38. The nurse told the Doctor there was no way I would be able to go home Wed. They kept giving me Dilaudid until almost Midnight on Wed. Finally early Thursday morning they gave me liquid Tylenol. I was able to go home Thursday afternoon.

Since Thursday I have been very tired, and in pain. Every swallow causes pain and I know I haven't been able to get in all the clear liquid I should. I see the surgeon on Wed for a 1 week follow up so I hope by then to be able to get my liquids and Protein Shakes in. I took 4 to 6 weeks off so I am giving myself plenty of time to recover.

[katladee 156]

@Licia2210 Don't panic! It's really not that bad! LOL I am 4 days out, and went shopping today! I didn't do any lifting and hubby had a step stool for me to get in our truck, but I needed fresh air! Going in all I kept telling myself was "I just have to go to sleep and when I wake up it will all be behind me". I didn't dwell on the pain, or what I would feel like after. I figured I was taking it one step at a time. I was very relaxed going into surgery. I never needed any pain med's! No gas in the shoulder pain, no incision pain, no nausea. I just felt like I had overused my stomach muscles (not that me, the no exercise girl, would know what that felt like! LOL). I did feel some tugging on the trip home when we would hit a bump in the road (I had an hr ride) but not pain. So, sip a cup of tea, relax, kick back and think instead of happy thoughts! Like how stunning you are going to look this summer, and how much you just increased your life for your child! You can do this girl! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good Luck!

[katladee 156]

@ssflbelle Hey Lady! So glad you are home! It's great to hear from you! Sorry your surgery sucked, and that you are still having pain. I am also having trouble getting down 64 oz of Water each day, but I don't feel dehydrated, and I did finally poop yesterday! I see my surgeon for one week f/u next Wed too! I told him he is the Stephen Hawking of robotics! Mine was done using the DaVinci robot. Do they have you doing anything for the low BP or is back to normal now? I did come home with no diabetic meds which was one of the reasons I did the surgery! I had the catheter too, and it came out early Wed morn. Were you even able to get up and walk at all? They say that is the best for the left shoulder gas pain. My Dr did tell me not to worry about the Protein Shakes as much as Fluid intake the first two days home because they are much more filling than Clear Liquids. I have snuck in some unflavored Protein in my Crystal Light tho. Let me know how you are doing after your one week checkup! I'll be thinking of you!

[Licia2210 11]

@Licia2210 Don't panic! It's really not that bad! LOL I am 4 days out, and went shopping today! I didn't do any lifting and hubby had a step stool for me to get in our truck, but I needed fresh air! Going in all I kept telling myself was "I just have to go to sleep and when I wake up it will all be behind me". I didn't dwell on the pain, or what I would feel like after. I figured I was taking it one step at a time. I was very relaxed going into surgery. I never needed any pain med's! No gas in the shoulder pain, no incision pain, no nausea. I just felt like I had overused my stomach muscles (not that me, the no exercise girl, would know what that felt like! LOL). I did feel some tugging on the trip home when we would hit a bump in the road (I had an hr ride) but not pain. So, sip a cup of tea, relax, kick back and think instead of happy thoughts! Like how stunning you are going to look this summer, and how much you just increased your life for your child! You can do this girl! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good Luck!

Thanks for making me feel better. I know there are so many benefits. I am not too worried about pain. I usually do pretty good. Anyone want to discuss bowel movements? How's that work on a liquid diet? Should I be concerned?

[Mrs_O 118]

My surgery was Wednesday. Woke this morning feeling a ton better. If I could get rid of the gas pain in my shoulder for good I think I'd feel like a new person. Had one BM during preop liquid diet and one on surgery morning at hospital (think that one was nerves) none since and I am on liquids until the 10th. I am SO just wanting some real food even though I am not hungry. I am super struggling with these liquids. And also everything sugar free tastes so artificial and nasty

[ssflbelle 829]

@ssflbelle Hey Lady! So glad you are home! It's great to hear from you! Sorry your surgery sucked, and that you are still having pain. I am also having trouble getting down 64 oz of Water each day, but I don't feel dehydrated, and I did finally poop yesterday! I see my surgeon for one week f/u next Wed too! I told him he is the Stephen Hawking of robotics! Mine was done using the DaVinci robot. Do they have you doing anything for the low BP or is back to normal now? I did come home with no diabetic meds which was one of the reasons I did the surgery! I had the catheter too, and it came out early Wed morn. Were you even able to get up and walk at all? They say that is the best for the left shoulder gas pain. My Dr did tell me not to worry about the Protein Shakes as much as Fluid intake the first two days home because they are much more filling than clear liquids. I have snuck in some unflavored Protein in my Crystal Light tho. Let me know how you are doing after your one week checkup! I'll be thinking of you!

Wednesday afternoon the PT came back and I did a short walk with the walker. I have yet to have a BM. I am finding that Powerade zero is going down easier then the protein Soups and shakes. After my follow up I will post the first weeks results.

[860971 31]

I work for a hospital and got nervous before my surgery as well. Talked to the counselor at the hospital the day before and she reminded me that I didn't have to have the surgery, it is my choice. We see people that come into the hospital and are rushed into the OR. She reminded me I WAS IN CONTROL. Yes I was. That calmed me. I have lost 28 lbs since 1/2/16 before the preop diet and 18lbs since surgery on 1/14/16. You will have rough days but it is so worth it. I had the sleeve and my hiatal hernia repaired. I wish I would have been a little more prepared for what to expect for the hernia repair. Live and learn. Breathe and enjoy the ride. It will be worth it!