Hello

[Grammieof4]

Hello,
My name is Danette. I am having the gastric sleeve surgery on June 6th. I am excited but yet very nervous. I am happy to have found this site and am hoping to find encouragement on here. And to find fellow WLS friends.

[Figgy]

hello, newbie here as well. Wishing you well on your journey.

[Bellagirl]

Hi Danette! I had my sleeve done on March 27 and I’m doing very well. I had little pain after surgery and I feel great. I would do it again without hesitation. Just follow your surgeon’s guidelines and you will do fine. Welcome to the loser’s bench

[Phoenix]

Hi Danette! I'm with ya! I'm having my on the 12th!

[JessNP]

Hi Danette! I was just sleeved 4 days ago myself. You have come to the right place! There are such great people here offering lots of great advice, support, and encouragement. Welcome to the group!

[Grammieof4]

Thank you! It looks like you will be having surgery before me. You will have to keep me posted .

[Phoenix]

Your's is on the 6th, right?

[Grammieof4]

I am hoping that there is little pain after my surgery. I know when I had my gallbladder out a couple years ago it was aweful pain. I have had three csections and a hysterectomy that did not hurt like that gallbladder surgery. Any advice ?

[Grammieof4]

Yes, and I am so nervous. Any advice you could give me would be welcome. As to what to take to the hospital and things to help after surgery.

[Dutchie]

Hi, welcome here!
I have two pieces of advice:
1. Ask your surgeon to push out all the gas, after the surgery is done. It will only take a minute, but will spare you the discomfort.
2. Take a small pillow with you, to tuck between your stomach and the seat belt of your car, on your way home.

Good luck with your surgery!

[Grammieof4]

Thank you. I did not know that they could push the air out if you after surgery. That would be great. Especially while I am not aware of it. I know with my past surgeries I just had to get up and walk. Since I will be in the hospital one night I will take the time to walk as much as I can.

[Grammieof4]

Well only nine more days until my surgery date. Tomorrow I have my preop meeting and then on to the hospital for preop testing. I know I will be having to start the preop diet on Thursday. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through that seven days? Lol!

[WANAGL]

Welcome Danette!

You’ve come to the best place for information, encouragement and support.

Best of luck as you embark on this amazing journey :-)