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Walking in really good; also, when you are sitting or lying just pump your ankles and do circles. That keeps the blood moving. (Like you'd do on an airplane.) You're doing great!!! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I'm just a week post op. I couldn't make the requirements without 2 premier shakes and 3/4-1cup Greek yogurt per day. Eventually I will sub a shake for crab/shrimp/pulverized chicken or tuna. I have a great progressive diet booklet from my NUT. She says, for example, to food process the chicken with BBQ sauce. At your stage that'd be lunch with 4 wheat thin crackers. Maybe I can post the sample menu.... life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I am one week post op and I could of used on in the grocery store today. I used my hand to apply pressure and that worked. I obveously don't know about discomfort at two weeks life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I had my answer from UHC in three days!!! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Here's an idea that might help your blood sugars/hunger Breakfast: premier Snack: Greek yogurt (a good one: fage or chiobani) Lunch: Soup and cup of milk (or soup made with a cup of milk) Snack: v8 juice Dinner: chicken Snack: premier ...and the day came when the need to remain closed became more painful than opening -unknown

Go to the ER. That's what you should do. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I have a long history of pain management stuff. If you don't have instructions for ibuprofen, ask your doctor if you can take that. For me, Tylenol does not address this kind of pain. Doctor ordered 600-800mg four times a day. (I'm newly sleeved on 7/25.) I am the same with headaches. Tylenol just doesn't work for me. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

No complications! I'm very happy with the short stay and long stay surgical teams at Good Sam. I have issues with pain management. I get really loopy but narcotics don't do a lot for my pain. So they worked really hard to get me comfortable. Finally switched to anti inflammatory and that's when I popped up out of bed. No snarky nurses. I think Dr Halpin is the lead doc at the weight institute. I'm not sure, though. I see Dr Patterson at her practice: Oregon Weightloss Surgery. Good luck to you! Keep us updated life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Oh, when I get that too full discomfort, if I put my arms straight up in the air, it moves that gas up and then I burp. Heehee ...and the day came when the need to remain closed became more painful than opening -unknown

Dr. Patterson is a rock star. Sleeved 7/25. So happy with her and the entire team and hospital experience. She became animated and more personable post-op. i think she is focused and some what detached pre-op. (I do not think this is a bad thing.) You're gonna do great!!! (reposting as I mistakenly posted this in a different thread :-P ) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Hahaha: wrong thread. Pain meds are working :rolls eyes: life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Dr. Patterson is a rock star. Sleeved 7/25. So happy with her and the entire team and hospital experience. She became animated and more personable post-op. i think she is focused and some what detached pre-op. (I do not think this is a bad thing.) You're gonna do great!!! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I like MFP! Im three days post-op and cant wuite get out if the fog to add you guys. Lol. Will you friend me? life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I'm home! Surgery went really well. I have an abdominal hernia from my last c-section. My Dr considers hernia repair at the same time as bariatric surgery a "dirty procedure," so I will have this repaired in 3 months. She thinks I'll heal faster this way, also. As per my usual, my pain was poorly controlled the first night. By about four pm on the 26th, I bounced back. CO2 is disipated/absorbed. I took several laps down the hospital hall and had a shower! A doctor warned me, "hey, there's a speed limit down this hall." everyone was great. Very supportive teams. I stayed two nights because it took me that long to get consistently drinking fluids. I was ready to come home today, though. I took a 15 minute walk with my family tonight and ate an ounce of yogurt! The high life of a loser. I tell ya! I'm doing really well. In part thanks to your supportive words and positive thoughts. Going to watch the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. x ...and the day came when the need to remain closed became more painful than opening -unknown

Good morning! We leave in 10 minutes for the hospital. Positive thoughts for a peaceful heart <3 Eeeeek!!! See you on the Losers Bench life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

<3 Thank you. I like positive thoughts. They give us strength. x life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I am hoping those of us getting sleeved tomorrow will check back in about progress, etc. (I'm mobile most of the time and I don't see many July sleevers posting updates, yet. IDk if I'm looking in the right place or not. I'm not on the FB group either. ) What time are you checking in tomorrow? I'm checking in at 6:30a for a 9:30 surgery! What are they gonna do with me for three hours? Lol I'm all showered with the antibacterial soap and sleeping in "fresh linens" but I'm not sure how much sleeping I'll be doing. The 24hour liquid diet was straight forward. No complaints. I am tired though! How are you guys? Getting some sleep? life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

They monitor sugars in surgery even if you're not diabetic because like pp said, the body responds to stress with glucose and cortisol, etc. A fasting/liquid diet will cause physical stress. Idk what this means for a diabetic, specifically. Simply that all people have the capacity to trspond this way. Just more information. No conclusions here. I hope they level out and you feel better soon. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX