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A weight loss surgery blog by Lynn2988 on BariatricPal. 6 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Spoke to soon...Too make matters worse..

Spoke to soon...Too make matters worse..

Well I enjoyed the moments pain free while they lasted. The pain in my shoulder is back in full force. I've been doing a lot of reading on this blog and the I-net and I don't know what to make of it - could be gas, could be the way my body says its full or it could be my port is laying on a nerve. Called my doctor and spoke to the PA she says is gas, but for this long?   Even worse is my daughter might be have complications she has a tiny bit of pus where a port is. It's under the "glue" so

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• Lynn2988
• February 23, 201016 yr

Read more about Eleven Days Later...

Eleven Days Later...

:tongue2:So things are getting back to normal. I'm moving quicker, no gas pain in my shoulder. I have more energy and most importantly... I'm happy.   For a bit there, with all the discomfort and the fact that I expected a bit more weight loss, I was questioning whether or not I made the right choice, but today seems bright and I have no regrets. I am so glad I joined this forum. I love knowing how others are doing and having people give me feedback - this is definitely one of those things th

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• Lynn2988
• February 20, 201016 yr

Read more about Day 5 after banding

Day 5 after banding

Well today for the most part was a good day. Went out with my husband to buy some things I needed, so I got enough walking in. The gas that is in my neck and goes down my shoulder and arm gets bad at times.   At this point cabin fever and boredom is setting in. This is where things can become dangerous because my mind is wandering and fantasizing (we all know about what). I don't feel ready to go back to work yet.   The high point of my day was that when I went to the bathroom I was able t

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• Lynn2988
• February 15, 201016 yr

Read more about Day 4 after surgery (banding)

Day 4 after surgery (banding)

Today is day 4 and what a difference a day makes. Today I was able to get up without any assistance (although it took a bit - mental thing - not at all physical). I am feeling much better and have a lot more energy. Got up, did some general clean up in my home, bit slower than usual but was able to make the bed, sweep, do the dishes and pick up a few items off of the floor (all in the knees, of course). Haven't felt hungry yet, only thirsty. Every time I have my protein shake my stomach bloats

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• Lynn2988
• February 14, 201016 yr

Read more about Day 3 after surgery

Day 3 after surgery

Feeling Better than Yesterday...   Today is much better than yesterday. I am pretty much able to get up with little or no assistance now. (My bed is kind of high - didn't realize that would be work). I could always walk around and even go up and down stairs right after surgery. Soreness has been replaced with a feeling like a muscle that has been really worked out. The only thing that is still a bit problematic is cleaning myself well after using the bathroom. I can't fully stretch yet. Thank

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• Lynn2988
• February 14, 201016 yr

Read more about Day 2 after surgery...

Day 2 after surgery...

My 18 year old daughter and I just had our surgery two days ago. We came home yesterday are both really sore. Standing up and laying down are two major challenges. I am feeling so many different things (none of which is hunger) that I am not sure what is normal. I know that a lot of my aches have to do with the air in my body and I can't wait for it to pass. Still practicing deep breaths because my lungs feel achy. Its weird because I think this is all normal, but I wonder. I know everyone's exp

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• Lynn2988
• February 12, 201016 yr