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I just wanted to let the future sleevers out there know that I finally had my surgery after waiting forever and it went fantastic and I was just going to share some of my experiences with you that I've had since the surgery.

Going into surgery I was so nervous and was just beside myself with anxiety but that changed very quickly once I had the drugs to calm me down. The operation was very quick (about 30-45 minutes).

I won't lie to anyone (and I wish someone would have exaggerated this to me) I felt like I had been hit by a bus after surgery. I was in so much pain all the way up to my ribs because of the gas.

As the day went on the gas had gotten better and I feel much better. I've had some nausea all day but meds have kept it under control and I have yet to vomit or anything. It's taken me all day to get all of my liquids in, but I'm almost there.

But for anyone approaching your surgery soon, I just want to let you know, I have no regrets and I feel great for just being 1 day post op and can't wait to see all the changes :)

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Congrats!! Thanks for the update

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I love to see posts like this, thank you!

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Awesome thank you I have surgery next week and have been real nervous and anxious It is nice to hear from someone what to expect! Congratulations

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Congratulations [emoji106]????[emoji106]????. The best is yet to come.

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congrats! I am so excited for you, and I look forward to seeing your progress.

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Congrats, that's awesome super excited for you Mine's in less than 2 weeks and I spent tonight talking to a friend who's 3.5 years out and I feel so much better :) and then seeing this post. Made my night

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I am scheduled for Friday and I too have been very anxious and second guessing my decision.

Congrats to you and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Nancy

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