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I'm 11 days post op and have always had pain in my right side, near the largest incision. The last few days I have been more active and the last few days I have been getting a sharp pain kinda in the middle of my abdomen prob about 4-5in above belly button. Is this normal? It's very sharp if I stand up too long or move certain ways. Lortab is the only thing that helps and that's only a little. I'm prob gonna call my surgeon in the morning but he's 2 hours away so I was Wondering If anyone had any insight?!

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I'm about 10 days post op...on liquids....think I could have one of these?

Surgery was 6/5. Down about 10lbs. Liquids for 2 more weeks. Still have lots of pain in top right incision. Otherwise I'm doing ok. Just have to remind myself to drink my drinks slower!

Do you have to have a cocktail? You can go out for a drink without it being alcoholic right? Just a thought.

I'm with all of you guys today! I'm 8 days out and feel like I'm starving! My husband has duty tonight so we got the kids a pizza for dinner.....so depressing.....now they're eating popcorn!!! Ugh!!!! Lets all says some prayers for each other today! Lol

E-cigs have nicotine like regular cigarettes, just no any of the other stuff like tar. They helped me quit but I don't think they're a good alternative.

My surgeon said the same. For at least 3 months. Reduces acid in your stomach and decreases risk for ulcer in the beginning!

Are they secreting anything? Could be impetigo

Thanks guys!

I'm 1 week post op. Can I have sugar free candy to suck on? I have sugar free cinnamon candies that I love. It doesn't say yay or nay on my diet plan. And I'm not talking about sugar free chocolate or anything!

Surgery at 1pm today...still I lots of pain, doesn't feel like gas, getting Dilaudid. Every time I try to stand up I feel like I'm gonna pass out and get nauseous and start gagging!!!

Checking into the hospital! Here goes nothing!

Well, so far so good. I got thru my pre-op diet and I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow. I'm going to speak with their office manager once everything is done and over with. Thanks for the positive words everyone!

Good to know!

From what I understand, many people can contract HPV and never know it, never come up positive, never have any symptoms. After something major like WLS your immune system is weakened, which causes the dormant HPV to come and rear it's ugly head. This also happens during pregnancy, your immune system becomes compromised and voila, all of a sudden you test positive. Don't freak out, just make sure you keep on top of your Pap smears!!!!

Thanks for your reply cyndi! Congrats, you're the day after me!

Wannabeawifey and WrightNow---we are all surgery buddies!

How much meds did your docs let you stay on post surgery? I take 3 different meds for depression/ anxiety and I am worried about being able to continue them. I really want to avoid the post-op depression bit if at all possible....or at least reduce the severity!

You will bruise more easily now for 2 reasons. 1. The amount of iron in your body will be lower after surgery, which affects how easily you bruise. 2. There isn't as much "cushion" under your skin as there used to be. hope this helps a little! Don't freak out!

I would be worried about a blood clot, you need to be seen!

Oh my gosh, I've had the same problems with his office staff....I have a whole thread about it on rants and raves. his office staff had me in years today...i was ready to just say screw it and not do surgery at all!!

Thank you! I don't see my surgeon again until the day of my surgery. I have my pre-op appt with my Nut. Tuesday though and I think maybe ill speak to her and the PA about it....

I don't usually make complaints, cause I'm a medical assistant and I know how it works but, I just don't feel comfortable there anymore. I don't want to be a problem patient though I'm just afraid that their negligence and stupidity is going to affect my surgery!