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At least y'all got pain meds. My insurance sucks ass. I had to get liquid lortab from my sister. I'd just like to give a shout out to the makers of vitamin water zero... I love you and thank you for keeping me hydrated. Lmao

All of my tastes changed. I can't drink plain Water. Anything sweet literally gags me , and so it's hard for me to find things that settle right. I can't wait to progress to puréed foods in 2 weeks. I know it gets tiring and boring but remember to take a ppi antacid Bc acid mimics hunger. I take protonix twice daily and a lot of others take it, or omeprezole. Also, when u post on these boards you're gonna get all sorts of different views. Please don't be discouraged. We do not want to see anyone fail. Sometimes people are very blunt, but you take what you can from all of the posters and leave what advice that doesn't work for you out of the equation. What works for someone may not work for you. This lifestyle change is very hard. But yes, we are here to support you. Lots of (((hugs))), April

Omg! It sucks monkey balls to be a side sleeper. That is now the only time I need pain medicine. Of course my insurance won't cover liquid lortab so I'm screwed Bc I can afford to pay over $80 for a bottle of it. But then found out my sister had some so I'm gonna sleep well tonight. Shersun, Jen, glitter, Leigh Anne, CC and SJ (and others, you know who you are) I just wanted to thank you guys for keeping me in your thoughts and sending positive energy my way. Y'all's encouragement and support mean the world to me. I can't wait to track all of our progress together n rock this sleeve!!!

Once I got home there was no restrictions on clears at all. I sipped and sipped. But I was told to take my antacid/ppi daily Bc acid will feel like hunger. I take protonix. Some people take omeprezole etc. so be sure you're taking one

I got a strainer to strain out the pieces in soups. Since everything tastes so nasty I was very happy that the yogurt wasn't too nasty like jello, Popsicles and sf drink mixers are.

My office considers it a full liquid. I'm glad Bc it gave me a bit of energy

Me too. It sat really well and I ate it super slow and careful. Tomorrow I'm going to try a protein soup n see how I do

Guess what?!?! Able to eat 1/2 container of Greek yogurt. I feel accomplished. I'm just waiting to get my cue to run to the restroom. Lol My insurance would cover my lovanox blood thinner injections and my zofran but not my liquid lortab. They wanted me to pay $75 for that. Bs! If I wanted the tablets it would be covered. But I can't take the tablets. And do I hope I am past the point of significant pain.

I hope so Bc I just blew up my bathroom. Lol

You're gonna do great. Even as rough as I had it I'd do it all over again. The first couple days are a bit rough, but each day gets better.

My surgeon says for me not to worry about protein just yet. First we get in sugar free liquids and that's all I need on my mind. Then comes proteins a week or so later. As for popping a out a poop, my bro in law sharted and only realized it once he got up to walk. So yeah, do not trust a fart this early on. My sister was like "well, I just had to wash Doug's ass, this is my punishment in life" lol

It took me like 15 minutes of strenuous wiping. Lol

Lol at least I got to stick my own suppository up my butt last night. And I pottied 3 times today

As bad as mine was I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'm headed home now. Thank you all for your encouragement. It means so much! SJ is still in the hospital having problems with fluid intake so be sure n keep her in your thoughts.

I'm told that's normal by the nurses on staff here and by my surgeon. Another thing, sweet tastes make me gag. A lot. Popsicles, jello, crystal lite. All of it seems like the sweetness is magnified. I can only use enough Mio or crystal lite to barely turn my water pink.

Thanks, I feel better every day and everyone has a different experience. Mine wasn't the most pleasant, but it was worth it. I know I'm gonna have a new life with this sleeve and am eager to start it.

The first day, when I woke up from surgery I was literally in agonizing pain. I honestly thought something was wrong and I was truly dying a painful death. It took about an hr, but they finally got my pain controlled. After that initial dose of pain meds (dilaudid) that actually worked, I was up walking. Feeling horrible but walking. I was proud Bc all I'd had other than right after surgery was Tylenol. On day 2 I woke up dry heaving and it felt like I'd been ripped into pieces. I have on the ear patch thing, they were giving me both zofran and phenergan to no avail at first. But through all that I didn't ask for pain meds Bc I didn't think I needed them. Well, last night I was doing great and then bam!!!! I felt like I was being stabbed repeatedly in the ribs and it took my breathe away. I had to be given 4mg of morphine to take the edge off. I was told it was common for gas to collect there n hurt like that. Omg it was scary. Now it's morning and my release date (if I get the all clear) is today. Of course I wake up too nauseous to function. This has been a very difficult procedure. Very painful and even I had a moment wondering if I'd made the correct decision. I know I did. But these few days have been the most painful days in my life. I just hope ppl realize that they never know. U could feel little to no pain or you could be crying in agony. Do not go in this blindsided. Even after everything I've been through I'd still have this surgery. A few days of pain is worth having a lifetime of healthy.

Thinking of you today! Good luck and it'll be finished before you know it. See you on the other side

Yay!!! No roomies! Have I told you how awesome you're doin? Well, you're doing great!!!!

I DARE another person to tell me it's the easy way out. I've experienced an exorbitant amount of pain. Then nausea and dry heaves. Then I just had such pain that it took a large dose of morphine to take the edge off.

Way to go!!! I'm proud of u girl

Yeah, I've tried everything and I'm always nauseated. But I feel a lot better after taking my shower.

To hang in there and take it slow. They've given me everything available for nausea. Ugh

Happy u made it home. I'm not tolerating liquids without getting super nauseous. I'm hoping I get to be released tomorrow.

SJ, I'm so happy you're doing good. I can't believe I got nothing for pain until after I woke up in recovery. Sorry your roommate's people are so inconsiderate. Today was another bad one for me, but I'm sure yours will be good. Been thinking about u and happy ur raring to go