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    Gastric Sleeve Member broncos_fan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    autumn
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    I was sleeved 12 days ago and want to share my experience as it was me reading other experiences that helped me prepare. I had to be at the hospital at 530am I was so nervous my stomache was in knots, I thought I was going to vomit. I never had surgery in my adult life, I had wrist surgery when I was 10. Waiting for two hours while they prepped me was torture the closer the time got the more nervous I became. The nurses put my IV in and they were so nice they numbed me first so I didn't feel a thing, then the anesthesiologist came in, then the dr. Shortly after it was time for me to go. I walked myself to the operating room and laid down on the bed, this was scary, I almost took off and ran out the door. Last thing I heard was we're giving you the good medicine then I woke up in recovery. Waking up in recovery was the worse part of this experience for me. I woke up to a woman hysterically crying (she had a mastectomy) and a young child screaming trying to jump out her bed. Due to the commotion I did not have a nurse near by i woke up with horrible back pain and a burning in my stomache, I remember yelling for medication so they put something in my IV. That did not help..... They finally got me hooked up to the pain pump and I felt relief. I feel back asleep and woke up to them wheeling me to my room, I had to use the restroom like immediately so they got me up right away to go. I was shocked how fast I was up walking. They kept me in the hospital two days due to my nausea, i couldn't drink without almost throwing up. I was walking a lot more then they asked me to, every time i got up to use the restroom I walked. My back was killing me and the only thing that helped was walking. The nurses were really nice and came in the room almost immediately after I hit my call button, it was nice having their care but I was ready to go home.

    The first few days after surgery I felt tired and it was really hard for me to drink any fluids however, by Saturday I felt great. The gas pain was easing, I was reducing my pain meds and was able to drink water and eat Popsicles just fine. I was walking a lot as well even walked the whole grocery store. Now I am 12 days out I feel great and am about 15 pounds down I am off pain meds and am eating pretty good just less. For anyone contiplating the surgery GO FOR IT!!! The pain is minimum I can't even remember any pain now that I am looking back. I feel better then I have in a few years.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jewel
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    Default Re: My experience

    Thank u for posting! ! It helps to hear your experience! I'm getting sleeved on Wednesday



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    Gastric Sleeve Member lvman's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: My experience

    Awesome details, I appreciate you being candid.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Chelan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: My experience

    Honestly I went to Dr Kelly and never felt one second of pain. He manages pain very well and will not let you experience it. I had nausea the first day, vomiting up foam every 30 mins but then they put me on anti nausea meds in my iv and that too was gone. You should experience zero pain and if you do scream blue murder. There is no excuse for letting that happen plus in Tijuana with Dr Kelly I had a private room. Its 4 weeks since my surgery and I am only down 13 lbs I was hoping to lose more. I wish I knew what the norm is for losing anyone know?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Terps's Avatar
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    Default Re: My experience

    Thanks for sharing, Autumn. So glad you're doing well.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member broncos_fan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    autumn
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    Default Re: My experience

    I think 13 pounds is normal. you have less to lose than me I think that's why I'm down more =)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member broncos_fan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    autumn
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    06/17/2014
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    Default Re: My experience

    and I agree I was told I wouldn't wake up in pain and I did so I called out the Dr. because I was mad! lol. either way it was all worth it =)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Chelan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: My experience

    Yes good for you. You took care of yourself and hopefully your surgeon learned something.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member broncos_fan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    autumn
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    Default Re: My experience

    Best wishes jewel I am.praying for a speeding recovery for you.



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    Default Re: My experience

    Thanks for sharing Autum. Jewel good luck with your surgery. God be with you.



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