I am sleeved and home now.

I finally got home today and I have to day that those who've said that this is easier than a c/s ust have had very good surgeons. :-\ And I am jealous of anyone who were in and out within 1-2 days.

I found out I was the second official sleeve surgery that has been done at this hospital. Of my 2 other friends who had the sleeve the same day as me, I probably had it the easiest. The one had some complications to where they thought they might have to open her up again. She was given 2-3 blood transfusions before her hemoglobin stabilized. She'll still be in the hospital until either tomorrow or Wednesday.

Knowing the pain I was in and having seen other people's video's and reading other people's experiences I kind of wish I would have gone to someone with more experience. But oh well, all is done and over with now.

My new tummy (Steve the Sleeve) seems to like warm liquids over cold ones right now.

I have a lot more detail, but I am still in pain and recovering. Wanted to say that I am alive and well.

My highest weight was 326. Day of surgery I was 306 (naked). When I got home and weighed myself fully clothed and bandaged I was already down to 304 so I am sure there is another pound or two I could remove for clothing in there somewhere.

Either way I am finally on the losers bench!

Congrats....your on the looser bench!!!

My pouch prefers warm to room temp liq's still.  I've learned to give it what it wants, it now rules your life!!!

Glad to hear your home and on the way to  recovery.

Good luck,

Edie

Good for you!
I was down at Hurley on Saturday with a friend of mine who also has the sleeve - are one of the three who had surgery on Friday?  My friend Tami is one who had complication but I spoke to her last night and she sounded good, she should be going home today if all goes well.
I'm really hoping that she gets involved on the OH Board.
Good luck to you - it will be fun watching your progress!

Yep Tammie, was the one with complications. She needed 2 blood transfusions because her hemoglobin levels were dropping and they couldn't find the source for the blood loss. Thankfully the bleeding stopped and her counts started increasing. I felt so bad for her.

I too have directed her to the boards.