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That's great news! Happy for you!

Day 3 was the worst for me because of the gas pains in my shoulder and feeling out of breath..I suggest a heating pad for the shoulder and ice packs for your belly..After a few days you can alternate. At about a week you should start to feel much better and have some energy return. Walk some every hour to ease the gas. Other than that rest as much as you can. Take it easy, your body has just been through something traumatic! It takes weeks to heal but you should feel real soon! Praying for a speedy recovery. Congratulations on your surgery. We are all here to support you if you have questions.

Wow! Amazing stories! Keep up the good work!

You have done wonderful! You are such an inspiration! So happy for you!

Yay! That's fantastic! Great job!

Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!

Yay! That's awesome! You go girl!

Melanie, my surgery was June 26th..I was feeling great..Eating OK and then boom, woke up with pain on the middle of my chest..Nurse said it was irritation and swelling. Went back to liquids for a few days. We have to remember that our bodies went through something traumatic It takes time to heal. If it worries you then be persistent! Dont be to hard on yourself. I went thru this too and a lot of people gave me this same advice. Give yourself time.

Exactly! I congratulate everyone, despite what surgery they choose. Its about doing what's right for you. Everyone is different!

Amazing you will find a lot of support here! Its an exciting time but also an anxiety ridden time. All of your feelings are normal. Let me tell you that from the point you are at it will be over before you know it! Use this time to get prepared. Buying everything that I needed kept me busy and made me look forward to it all the more.. Just keep telling yourself that its not a dream. Its actually going to happen! All of us on here are so blessed that we had access to have this surgery done. You are on the edge of a new and different life! Good luck to you!

I have a sectional sofa. I found it was easier to prop pillows up so I was in a semi sitting up position. Good advice about the logroll. Dont try to sit all the way up before getting up. It will put too much pressure on your belly. Unfortunately day 3 was the worst. It does get better. You will be surprised at how much better you with feel at about a week out. Rest, walk, and take care of yourself . So happy for you and praying for a speedy recovery!

Hope your recovery is going well . Rest up and take care of yourself ! So happy for you !

Absolutely. I think a lot of people feel that way. Maybe I was afraid of failing. Idk but I went thru with it and so glad that I did! Best of luck to you.

That's wonderful news! Keep us posted.

I was on liquids a lot longer too.. Probably too swollen.

Oh yes. I had that to. Lasted about a week or so. Day 3 was the worst for me. It does get better. Good luck to you.

I can see why that would upset you. I was taken aback by the comment as well..no one should ever be made to feel as if their question is stupid. I think its a perfectly logical question. Please Dont let one rude comments bother you. Maybe it wasn't meant to sound so rude. At any rate, please feel comfortable asking any questions you may have. A lot of supportive people here. Good luck and God bless you!

Advice given here has really been good. Like all of the comments. Helped me a lot as well.

Congrats to you as well!

I was so nervous before my psyche eval but it wasn't that bad.. Seriously, he just wanted to make sure that I was ready to go forward with my decision. Best of luck to you!

I started buying things in advance. Protein shakes, vitamins, heating pad, ice pack, water etc. Preparing for my needs before surgery helped a lot.

First of all let me say I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. That had to have been devastating. I know things are moving fast but it must be meant to be! Right? I'm so excited that you are starting a journey for you! If bf doesn't understand its his loss. I pray that everything goes smoothly with your appointments as well as your surgery.

Took about 10 days for my shoulder pain to go away. Best of luck to you!

Seems like everyone's is but mine lol.

So weird. All I ate last night was a 5 ounce can of white meat chicken . I got it in tiny pieces with my fork.