I'm still in the hospital. They found that I have an abscess in my sleeve. They're keeping me treating it with antibiotics till it's gone. They will drain it out this am. I will have more test done....

I went to see the surgeon this afternoon and he sent me to the ER to be on the safe side. I'm still in the hospital. I had a cath scan done of my abdomen and is getting IV fluids, had labs done. I'm...

Thank you guys. I haven't been feeling well since yesterday. Nausea and vomiting, not eating or drinking much. Spent the whole night vomiting x 7. I called my surgeon's office this am and they...

Hello my sleevers friends,
How much can you eat at this stage? I'm two weeks post op and I can't even eat one whole egg. I can only have 3/4 of an egg. I can only eat 2 table spoons of tuna. I try...

They will also blame their surgeon. I'm right there with you... I hope people know that this is a very serious surgery. That it is very important to follow your doctor's guidelines if you don't want...

Thank you guys so much for all your support. I know stalls are also part of the weight loss but 1 week ... I'm thinking of giving my scale away to my sister and just weigh at the doctor's office. I...

Hello my friends,
I'm feeling so discouraged. I had my surgery on the 23rd of April. I lost 14 #s the first week and then I've been stuck at 288 since Tuesday. I only put in about 500 calories or...

Had surgery on tuesday @ 8:30 am and released on thursday at 3:30 pm. 2 nights. I think that is safe. They have to make sure you can tolerate protein shakes and fluids and make sure no leaks.

Good luck! Praying for you to have a successful surgery and speedy, painless recovery.

Happy everything is doing well. Wishing you speedy recovery.

Welcome Tony! I am also a registered nurse. I'm 6 days post op and I feel great! The pain was not bad at all. I was off the PCA pump the morning after surgery. Everyone is different. I had a...

Hi! I felt like that a couple of times before my surgery and I just kept thinking all the reason why I wanted to have this surgery.keep positive thoughts. Everything will come out just fine. Everyone...

Welcome Ridix! You were also a great patient:). Thank God everything went well. I'm happy for you. I had my surgery 5 days ago and thank God! I feel so good, no pain at all at this point and can...

I'm sorry to hear what yore going through. My prayers are with you... I hope you get better soon.

I had a pain in the middle of my chest area while I was at the hospital. They told me it was gas pain; it will go away. I rubbed it with my hand a lot. I also felt it when I took a big gulp. Now that...

I'm doing well. Not much pain, no nausea thank God! I hope it stays that way. only when I sneeze or cough i have abdominal pain at the sites and with movements. I'm not sleeping comfortably because...

Wow! Amazing! You look great!

Hi guys! :)
I had my surgery on Tuesday and I feel great! I'm sipping my shake and my water. I am now on stage 2 diet. My surgery went well thank God! Looking towards what the future hold for me....

I've told one of my sisters,my brother and his wife. They were supportive and excited for me. When i told another one of my sisters whom i'm very close to; she got really upset at me. She even told...

You look great! Congrats! You are an inspiration!

Thanks Luke

Hi guys,
My surgery date is coming up on the 23rd. I'm meeting with the anesthesiologist tomorrow for my pre-op appointment and I'd like to know what to expect at this appointment? I'm excited to...

Hi Sarah! I'm also getting sleeved on the 23rd. I'm starting my 2 weeks pre-op diet tomorrow as well. 2 high protein shakes and 1 sensible high protein meal with veggies and a fruit. Clear liquids 48...

Wow! Thanks for posting. You look great!:)

I am also a tummy sleeper. A body pillow sounds like a great idea. I did ask my surgeon about that ; He said I could sleep on my tummy within a week. I don't know...I only feel comfortable sleeping...