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Anyone Else 6 Days Postop

By Vicki147

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Today is actually my 5th day postop, but I am wondering how others are doing who are out about the same days as I am. I am doing well, some soreness, but doing well. I am walking 1/2 mile on the treadmill 4 times a day so that I am getting in 2 miles. I take my time though, no hurrying the recovery.

 

Monday I get my staples out. Can anyone tell me if it hurts to have your staples out? I worry about the sillest things. Today I weighed and dropped 3 lbs from yesterday! I am very encouraged right now and hope I can keep this up for at least the first 6 months. My goal is to lose 80lbs by Christmas. I am determined to exercise and follow the rules to a tee. I think my surgery was a success because I did follow all of the rules, so it makes sense to continue this pattern.

 

How is everyone else feeling? Today I was a little weaker than I have been, but, tomorrow which is day 6, I get my protein shakes and greek yogurt. I am very excited about trying the protein shakes but I am determined not to over do it. I don't know about you guys, but I really am afraid of adding calories. The clear liquid diet does not have very many calories, but you could get in trouble with the regular liquid diet if you drink too much of the protein shakes. Is anyone else having these fears?

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    ChrisECWest

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I don't have staples, I am ten days post op I have the skin derma bond. However I remember when I had my staples removed after my C-Section it didn't hurt it just felt like I was being pinched. You will be fine.

    I had a lot of fears in the beginning regarding calories but I don't any longer. My stomach does not hold as much as it used to for me to worry about that. I add an entire packet of UnJury to one can of soup and I eat it throughout the day along with the other like yogurt, and such and I try to keep up with the protein count. As for the protein shakes, I was told to just make sure I take in anywhere between 65g - 100g of protein a day. This will help prevent a lot of hair loss. I hope this helps.

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    Anniepie10

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am just a month out, but had staples when I had back surgery.. It didn't hurt a bit. I was pleasantly surpried.. You will be fine.

    ( for my sleeve I just had dermabond and steri strips)

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