I'm Sleeved! I had my surgery 1/15/2014

Jan 24, 2014

Hi OH family,

I was officially sleeved on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.  I am so happy to have finally gotten to this point on my weight loss journey.  My Surgeon Dr. Sasthakonar was absolutely amazing through out the entire time Pre and Post Op.   Once I arrived at the hospital with my husband Chris, we were greeted by the Admitting nurses, who were so very very nice.  They helped ease my anxieties a bit while we sat waiting to be called.  They called me in at about 10:35 AM, which was ok as my appointment was at 10:00 AM.  Once inside I changed, they started the IV and drew some blood in that order.  By this time my anxieties were running sky high and I could feel my eyes swelling.  Yes I'm a cry baby.  I was fine till my Mom, brother and Aunt walked into my room.  Immediately when I saw them I began to cry.....don't ask me why cause I have no Idea.  LOL  After about 15 minutes my OR nurse came in, introduced her self and said the magic words "It's time!"  My family kissed me and My Mom went with me to the holding room.    Next thing I remember is My husband and daughter, Mom & Dad were standing over me saying Hi,  it was the most funnies site ever.  They were all smiles, love these guys!  At this time I was still under the effects of the Anesthesia so I wasn't in any mood for visitors.  I asked for the time and Dad said 5:35 pm...at that point I nodded off and next thing I remember is a nurse waking me telling me about my meds and the plan for the night (Walking every 2 hours).  I had the PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia), a saving grace!  Still no fluids or anything by mouth.  The next day I continued to beg for Ice chips but not until my MD came in to do an assessment. I believe at about 10:30 am he made an appearance and authorized ice chips and water.  I was excited until the nurse came back with two Dixie cups one with water and one with Ice chips.  SMH...but I was  so grateful that I just took my time and enjoyed the moment as this was the beginning of my uphill battle of my Clear liquid diet for the next 15 days.  I know I haven't been posting as much through my Journey, but I will do my best to keep up with them.  Soooo very happy right now, 

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