Hi dolphins 0412 glad to see your posts. I too live in Pahrump and am getting the Sleeve in January 2015. By the at time you will have lost a bunch of weight. Congratulations on your decision to be healthy.

Some fun with the sleeve. I just had to share a few things. I learned that I have lost enough weight to wrap a bath towel around me. A regular one and not the beach towel. Ha ha ha. I used to wear a 22/24 and today I bought a size 16. They are snug but I could pull em up over my butt. They should fit nicely in a few weeks. I am able to take off my wedding rings without freezing my fingers and greasing them up. That is exciting!!! I am learning to listen to my tummy and not my head. Most of all I feel fantastic... Thanks to this group for all the support it means so much.

LOL. I have to admit your screen name caught my eye! I LOVE LOVE LOVE dolphins. I have a collection of dolphin windchimes from all over the world and have them ALL hanging above my bed so I sleep to the sounds of them every night with a fan blowing . I also MUST admit I love facebook games. That was funny to read that. So those along with the gastric sleeve ( as of 9-24) we have in common. I wish you the best of luck with your journey

Hi everyone I'm Erica from California new here I'm thinking of having a gastric sleeve done. I was in the internet looking a for place to have it done found Dr. Umbach in NV I was checking some reviews found some positive and negative reviews and I find my self undecided so wanted to know more info on him if any one could help by sharing there experience please. Thank u

hey lady T.. please add my friend from Oregon --new on here -- her screen name is mysticangel

hey beautiful lady What's happening? It's been almost a month since your surgery..feelings, good & bad tasting foods now, other changes?

Hev, as my mother in law always says this to shall pass. I'm so excited for you...

Thanks for your message re my weightloss i know that feeling about not being that weight .. For me it has been over 10 years..it's a great feeling. I never thought I would be this weight ever again I had resigned myself to being morbidly obese but as of now I am happy to say I am Just obese! :-)

Sorry about the spelling errors. My phone sucks..lol

hi again. I havent taken my pai. Meds beyond the second day either. I was shockec at how much effort it takes to eat and drink. I have been one to drink 2 gallons of ice t in one day. Drinking is a must. Dont wanna end up back in the hospital. Only issue i had was the first bm. It took over a wee to pass and felt like giving birth ojt of the wrong end. I had y first post op visit. 20 pounds gone! Thank god

have not taken pain meds since day 2. Slightly tender but other than that it's ok. I can already sleep on my side which is great. My anesthesiologist was very good. I was asleep before I cold even say good night. It seemed like I woke up quickly too. He had a terrible black eye he said was from falling in the pool. It looked bad but he was very good at what he did. If you get him you will feel comfortable. All of the nurses in the preop area were like family. They had one lady they called mama she was cute as could be. It was a good experience. I was horribly nervous too but I am sure it is the right decision. I want to live! This was my final surgery in a line of them beginning with breast cancer, hyst, and the GVS. All in an effort to never get cancer again. Thinking of being a grandma someday and I wanna spoil em rotten. LOL If you have any questions ask. If I can answer them I will. Know you are not alone. We are on this journey together.

Thank you so much for the message, you have no idea how much I needed it!!!
I am so glad to hear your surgery went so well with Dr Umbach. Keep working on those fluids, I can only imagine how difficult it is.
I am getting more and more nervous & terrified of anesthesia. Are you in a lot of pain? Are you taking oral pain meds?
Any other info you have would be appreciated
Please keep in touch with your recovery!!
Amanda

Hello Jen and thank you for writing to me. How are you feeling? I am very tired. I forget to drink and eat which has NEVER been a problem. My goal today is to drink enough water. I am almost through a cup I better step it up a bit. LOL I have had a time with the gas that settles in the shoulder and diarrhea. Sorry to be graphic but it's an issue. Other than that I feel good.

Hi,
Congrats on your life changing surgery!! I had my surgery on the same day. Hopefully we can motivate and support each other. I look forward yo hearing from you