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I had my sleeve procedure on a Monday morning at 7:00 am. I was awake and up out of bed about 3 hours later. I started walking as soon as I was up....mainly to help disburse the C/O gas from my shoulders. Walking was the only relief I got. Walking also helped with urination and fluid output. I hate to say this, but I felt so much better after my procedure, due to an issue that my surgeon repaired (a hiatal hernia that I did not even know I had!). It seems some of my bodily discomforts were in fact due to the hernia. The aches and pains that I associated with my obesity, were gone after the repair. My nurse was wonderful....she was shocked that I wanted my yoga pants and t-shirt on, even more shocked that I wanted my bra and undies on on as well. I even bought me a new pair of slip on Sketchers for the event. That was a good move on my part, because tying shoes is still hard a month out! I figured if I was going to walk the halls, I may as well be dressed! Walking made me feel better.....and made me feel less like a patient, and more in control of the decision I made to have the surgery. The walking also made me want to drink the fluids that the staff wanted me to consume. One thing I learned from the surgical staff and nutritionists....the quicker you move, the better you will feel. One month out, I am still walking. Everyday. It is the one constant thing I can do that keeps me from lifting stuff and over doing it with chores. It gets me outside in the fresh air....keeps my mind off of food....and cravings.

This has been a very long journey for me. Over a year ago I decided to do the surgery. I have waited and waited and now we are a little over a week a way. I start my liquid diet next Friday and my surgery is on April 4. So many emotions right now!

5 days post op and going to a party tonight. Of course it's a pot luck party and everyone brings a dish. I have my bottle of crystal light ready. I haven't told any of my friends about this surgery and I don't think I am ready to tell them yet. Is it wrong just to say I am in a diet? Does that make me a bad person for omitting the big truth??

Wanted to update everyone that at my one week followup the NP told me those feelings in my stomach are what she calls "empty stomach syndrome". She said when the stomach is empty it makes acid and gas and because we are on liquids everything is sliding right through. Also said taking omeprazole at night before bed will help because lying down will give it more time to sit and coat the stomach and protect it from the acids and help heal (the whole point of taking it for us sleevers).

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Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement. I actually had my husband go back to the hospital to find out the broth they use because it didn't taste bad. It was Herb Ox broth so I went online and ordered a box. Today is my first day to drink protein shakes and so far I've gotten down 1 1/3 but I'm determined to finish this last one. I get rumbling in my belly whenever I drink anything but it's normal for me... I actually feel pretty good. I thank God!

I felt the exact same way. I'm almost 4 weeks post op, and at the same point you are I was really discouraged. Especially when I was able to start puréed food (1 week post op). I felt the the tiny amount I was eating was keeping me from losing. But I stuck with it and my doctors instructions and the weight is coming off now. Good luck to you and hang in there it will get better soon!

I am glad you are now having a BM everyday, I cant wait until I can say the same! Lol it's kind of comical how much importance I put on it now and how for granted I took it pre-op! Best of luck to you on your journey

Its normal! I think everyone thinks about the what ifs, hows and whys before surgery. Especially near to the date of surgery. If you do need more time to decide between the sleeve and bypass, then I am sure your team would be able to support you with your decision, which is a huge one to make. I had one 20 minute 'omg what have I done' on day three when I was still in Hospital after the VSG. The other 18 months have been great. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Be kind to yourself xx Kate

I use Milk of Magnesia anytime I have not gone to the bathroom by the third day. It works fast and effectively (usually within 2 hours).