Got approved yesterday. Surgery is set for Wednesday.

[opie7799 69]

Looking for one piece of advice what would it be. And go.....

btw I've been researching weight loss surgery for 5 years and specifically the sleeve for a year but looking for the nitty gritty details. Tia

Excited ( slightly nervous) for the journey.

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[laceemouse 631]

Follow the eating plan given to you after surgery. So many people try to rush into real food. They always regret it. It takes 5 or 6 weeks for you to totally heal and the swelling in your stomach to go down. That staple line needs to close completely or you risk a leak which can be life threatening.

And get your Water in. Sip, sip, sip.

[jacque2250 46]

Good luck! I stuc stricctly to the doctor's plan and had no complications. I am grateful for that. I was a bit down, because Im not losing quicly. But reading the forum about how others are dng or did at the sae stage. I feel so mc better, now.

[sleeveisa 333]

Good luck everyone, I start my journey on Dec 7. I can't wait

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[Moon Princess 55]

I was sleeved Nov 30th, my advice: it's going to be a rough few days after the surgery, you'll hurt, your mobility will be limited, and clear liquid really sucks, but I promise you, it will get better. You'll have regret, because nothing will seem to be worth the pain and the limitations you'll be experiencing, you'll think "I don't have to be feeling this, I opted for this!" And wonder what the heck you did, but I promise that it'll be worth it.

Tl;dr: It will get better ❤️

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[pminshew 9]

Best of luck!! Mine is Wednesday. Don't have much advice yet but stay very hydrated!

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[jacque2250 46]

Good luck. I just advanced to regular diet (with restrictions) yesterday.

I would advise you to stick strictly to YOUR doctors plans. I didn't have any complications, but I was so weak I could barely get out of the chair. If I had made more effort to drink the required Water and Protein, I would have felt better and probably would have lost more weight.

Reading about others successes and problems has eased my mind considerably, I feel less isolated.

I wish you all the luck. Stay strong and on plan when it is the hardest!

[opie7799 69]

Good luck. I just advanced to regular diet (with restrictions) yesterday.

I would advise you to stick strictly to YOUR doctors plans. I didn't have any complications, but I was so weak I could barely get out of the chair. If I had made more effort to drink the required Water and Protein, I would have felt better and probably would have lost more weight.

Reading about others successes and problems has eased my mind considerably, I feel less isolated.

I wish you all the luck. Stay strong and on plan when it is the hardest!

How long did the weakness last? Hope you are felling better now.

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[jacque2250 46]

The weakness lasted about 3 weeks. I was foolish and should have call the doctor. But I kept trying to drink the required Protein drink and liquids. I eventually got enough in to make me feel better. Now I am feeling fine and trying to stick strictly to the plan. Thanks for asking. I'm glad I found this forum I've learned alot

[opie7799 69]

It's game time. I'll be in the other side soon.

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[jacque2250 46]

Good luck.

[Anders 23]

in sweden u dont need to drink clear liquid. it's just need to be smooth liquid so u can eat Soup yogurt everything that's its smooth. week one week 2 u start whit masht food.. it's so different everything here compared to US. Good luck opie

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[jennycm 15]

How are you feeling opie? I'm 5 weeks post op. Down 30 lbs

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[opie7799 69]

I'm doing great. Just walked around, Gas was minimal and pain is well controlled. Now ask me in a few days when I get home. It may be a different story.

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[jennycm 15]

Great! Try to rest, sip Water & walk and you will do fine

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