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That's so good to hear. I'm glad your feeling better, and congrats on the fantastic weight loss progress!!

Congrats!!! Prayers going up for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery!!! It's gonna be great!!

I don't really have any advice, but I hope you are feeling better and that you didn't do any serious damage. Please keep us posted.

I had an upper GI, and I agree, the barium was terrible and the test was uncomfortable. I did not, however, have any problem with Constipation. I'm sorry you've been having problems. I hope all will be well soon.

Prayers for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. You'll do great!!!

Congrats - Sending up prayers for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. - Keep us posted on your progress.

I was sleeved on 6/14 and I'm still on Clear Liquids. My surgeon does 2 weeks Clear Liquids, 2 weeks mushies, than slowly introduce regular foods. I can't wait to get to the mushies but I won't dare rush it. Just remember that your stomach is healing and it's very important for it to heal right so you don't have a stomach leak. This surgery is going to change our lifes for the better, we just have to stick it out until the time is right!!!

Good luck, you can do it!!!!

Wow, that's awesome - You go girl. I'm impressed. Keep up the good work!!!!

I'm 6 days out and I had a really tough time my first 4 days. What I noticed was that for me, warm chicken broth went down easier than cold stuff. I'm finally able to get in a couple of ounces in about 15 minutes. Sip, Sip, Sip.

I hope you are doing better soon!!!

I'm 4 days post op and I was wondering about a few things.

About how long does it take for the incisions to heal? I guess I'm trying to figure out about how long it will be until I can sleep on my side again.

How long might it be before I can consume more fluids? Yesteday, I could only get about 8-10 oz total in all day.

I know everyone is different, but I'd love to get some input and get a feel for averages.

Thanks

I think this is a great idea. I don't need anything yet, but I'm sure I will. And I'll be happy to offer my clothes as well. I think we should should have the receipient pay the shipping. The one giving the clothes needs to weigh the package. Then, the receipient can use USPS, you can print a shipping label and pay for it, and then send the shipping label to the person that has the clothes to send. Just my thought on how it can work.

I'm only 4 days post op, but as soon as I have clothes to give, I'll offer them. I think it's a great idea.

:biggrin0: All day I've been itchy all over. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this normal?

Can't believe that it's all done. I thought for sure I was going to chicken out. My hubby was so supportive though and helped me calm my nerves. He was a great nurse for me in the hospital, too. :thumbup:

Only 3 incisions were made and I didn't have to have a drain tube.

Oh my, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. I'm praying for you to heal quickly and feel better soon!!

Congrats to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

This is Terri's husband, Alan, reporting on her behalf. We arrived at the hospital at 7am this morning. By the time all the prepping, etc., was done, she went into surgery around 9:30am. (The worse part of the pre-op was getting the IV in! First nurse had a little trouble and left a bruise. Second nurse had no problems.)

Her surgery went very well. A nurse called me on my cell phone at different times during the surgery to let me know how Terri was doing. Afterwards, the doctor spoke with me and said that everything went fine and that there were no problems. We got settled into a recovery room around 1pm. It's currently 3pm and she's groggy and on pain meds but doing fine.

Terri asked me to thank you all for your support and prayers. And everyone scoot over on the loser's bench!

That's great. Congrats!!!

Woot Woot. Congrats. Glad to hear that surgery went well. Prayers going up for a speedy recovery!!! Keep us posted.

Hope you are doing well, Sparkle. Give us an update as soon as you feel up to it.

So glad to hear that you are home and doing better. Can't wait to catch up with you after you've had some rest!!!

Congrats. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Oh Maddie, I'm sorry to hear that you are having some difficulties. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!!!

Glad to hear it. Congrat on surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery and sucessful weight loss!!

Tiffy, you look fantastic. Congratulations!!!