12/2/19 was my sleeve surgery date

[Jenny867 22]

Hello, I’m Jenny. I’m 38 years old, married to a wonderful and supportive guy, and a mother to two great kids. I had the sleeve done on Monday December 2nd with one overnight hospital stay. I went home on oxygen for when I’m at rest because of the elevation/altitude of where I live, which is near Denver. I’m 5’5” and was 295 pre-op. My goal is to lose 100 pounds and go from there. I have told very few people about my surgery because I don’t want to hear about how I took the easy way out. Nothing else I’ve tried has worked to lose weight and keep it off.

This is my second day post-op, and I am very sore. I’m trying to get my Fluid intake up and in a good spot, but it’s been hard. My stomach feels like I’ve been kicked a few times and it looks that way in spots where I’ve bruised. I don’t want to discourage anyone from getting their surgery done... I just wanted to write out how I’m doing so far. I hear it gets easier on the 3rd day.

[Lynnlovesthebeach 626]

Congratulations for making the decision to change your life! It does get easier every day. What you are feeling now is normal for any surgery. I remember waking up in the recovery room and thinking "holy ****, this really happened!" My abd felt like I'd been hit by a truck. After that, I never had any more pain. Follow your teams instructions and this next year will be transformative! It has certainly been one of the best things I've done for myself!

[Rebecca.clark 9]

Congratulations! My surgery date is December 9. I love hearing about the progress of others. Keep us posted.

[Bastian 458]

each day gets a little easier, you are doing great

[AJ Tylo 1,399]

Nothing you just said was not typical and congrads - It all heals rather quickly and the best decision you made,

Enjoy the Journey

[eporter 69]

Congratulations!! I'm 12/16 and so ready to get it done and start healing! hopefully the pain subsides soon!

[al0vely 24]

Congrats on your surgery.

[Jenny867 22]

I posted my pic in the December sleeves, but I thought I’d follow up with my own post. Here’s a pic showing 6 days out and 16 days out. I’m happy I can start seeing a difference. I’m still struggling with things, mostly my Fluid intake, but I’m trying. I’m hovering around a 22 pound loss.

Edited December 19, 2019 by Jenny867