I. DID. IT.

[BelleOfBatonRouge 80]

About a year ago I realized I was ready to take control of my life and have weight loss surgery! I had my gastric sleeve yesterday, and even though I lost 15 pounds on the preop diet my doctor said my liver was still fatty. Surgery was a success, the first 18 hours of post op recovery were awful and I did not expect it. My body kept trying to throw up but there was nothing except bloody saliva. I couldn’t keep any liquids down, and ended up having a panic attack at 4 am. That was fun.

BUT I am finally starting to feel better. Rather then horrible pain I am a very uncomfortable bloated beach ball. I can keep fluids down, which is currently in the form of tiny baby bites of Jello and sips of Water. I am up and walking and should be able to leave in a few hours.

I just feel an overwhelming sense of pride, and I can’t wait for this new journey.

[Ed_NW 684]

I'm glad everything turned out good. I think you are on your way to the new improved you! 😃

[GreenTealael 25,350]

[Frustr8 7,886]

so happy your day has come, now you have made it through and Good Things are ahead. Now Let Those Good Times Roll!

[ummyasmin 1,603]

Congratulations! I'm just out of surgery too. The first hours are not fun, I won't lie, but it seems to get better day by day

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[Grapefruit 44]

Congratulations! I has surgery yesterday as well @belleofbatonrouge! I haven’t tried Jello yet but broth has been comforting. I’m super excited to be on my way as well. Good luck!

[CyndieRI 251]

Congratulations! I had surgery 8 days ago. Every day I feel better and better!! I hope the same for you!!