Finally back from Jan 6th sleeve!!

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Hello,

Boy is it ever good to be back home! I just got back last night (1/14) after

going to my sister's in Phoenix for 5 days right after my release from the

hospital. I feared traveling such a long way back to NH so soon after surgery

but I definitely could have made it.

I'm so happy to report that I'm doing great. My recovery so far has been very

uneventful. I still have a little pain when I take a very deep breath (such as

to do the spirometer exercise) which goes from the bottom of the left side of my

ribcage all the up to my shoulder and to the back of my neck. I read Sally

Shaefer's story (hi Sally, great meeting you at the hospital) and she describes

it all to a tee so I won't repeat all those details. I didn't and still haven't

had any nausea though for which I am so grateful. Dr Gutierrez (sp?) was my

Anesthesiologist and I liked him very much. I loved all the staff - they all

make such a fantastic team! I met so many wonderful people there.

I went solo too so if anyone is having reservations about going solo, no need to

worry...just be sure to pack lightly. I got a wheel chair at the airports so

that's an option if you fear too much walking.

My BMI on the day of surgery was 33.8. I had lost 13 1bs from my all time high

pre-op. Since surgery I've lost another 6 lbs. I'm only 4'10 " so am very happy

with that!

If any newbies out there are thinking about this surgery and have any questions,

please do not hesitate to ask!

Priscilla

former screen name " pas03064 "

VSG 1/06/2011 Dr Aceves