Im sleeved!

**rach0430** · 07-21-2012 03:56 PM

I had my sleeve done the 19th, and im doing fabuolus! i did have it done down here in mexico and i would do it again in a heart beat.

We go to the hospital about 10 am, so we had some time just to relax in the room. Since i hadnt slept the night before (we had to be at the airport at 3am) i was pretty exhausted, i fell asleep, i proceeded to sleep thru my bloodwork, ekg and was asleep when they brought me into the OR, was only woken to help move myself to the or table, but went right back to sleep. The surgery was only about and hr and i woke up in recovery feeling just fine. After being moved back to myroom and being given some pain medicine, i was able to get up and walk around. i was apparently blowing ppls minds bc i was up smiling and walking like it wasnt a thing. After my first night in the hospital that next after noon i was able to start with ice chips, which honestly werte the most divine thing i have ever tasted in my life, and then shortly after i was given tea apple juice and some jello, which again was the most amazing thing ever. After my barrium study they said i was doing so well that if i wanted i could go to the hotel a night early , which i gladly said yes to. Again i stuck with some hot tea n brooth for dinner, it was funny bc i was like omg im starving and like 3 sips later i was like full!

But the biggest thing i can say is WALK WALK WALK, omg did that help me so much. walking would srsly make my pains go away. and as soon as your able to, shower u will feel like a brand new person!

BUT IM SLEEVED AND ON TO A WHOLE NEW ME!

**rmr546** · 07-21-2012 04:08 PM

I'm glad everything turned out ok. I'm scheduled for surgery on Monday and I'm very nervous. I'm wondering if this surgery is something I should really do. I like reading positive outcomes like yours because it helps me stay on track and continue with my surgery. Thanks.

**SECRETSLEEVE** · 07-21-2012 04:17 PM

congrats!!! Welcome to the other side!!

**rach0430** · 07-21-2012 04:20 PM

i spent the last wk thinking and wondering if this was the right choice for me as well, and after seeing how it changed my cousins life and how good i feel right now, i know i made the right the choice.

**Brandywine** · 07-21-2012 04:55 PM

Rachel... Thanks for posting, it is amazing to hear positive when your still contemplating. Ive had 2 other surgeries prior but they were a have to, like a c-section

you dont have a choice. Surgery is no joke, so I m sooooo happy to hear your positive story... good luck and cant wait to see your results that will go with your great attitude!

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**merC** · 07-21-2012 05:58 PM

Rach, I was sleeve on the 19th also and while the recovery has not been terrible, I've not had the easy time you have had. But, I'm getting there. You are so right.......WALK and take a shower. Those two things made me feel so much better! Keep us posted on your progress