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Been getting them more and more. I'm 2weeks post-op and I'm a bit dehydrated. So after just one sip of water there I go and start with the hiccups ????

I am just wondering how you are doing?

Thank you !!!!! ????????

So there are few things I did not expect after surgery. 1. Pain- the level of pain that I felt on day 1 was absurd! My nurse told my husband that I asked for pain meds every ten minutes...... I was on so much dilaudid that I don't remember that. But I don't doubt it. I have had other laparoscopic surgeries and had no pain. This surgery obviously was not the same. The pain continued thru day 2 & 3. Each day lessened in severity. Day 3 i took no meds (don't like liquids) until when I got home. I cut a narcotic in fourths and swallowed them. Day 4 I did not take meds, except a small anxiety pill to help me sleep. Day 5 is today, I am relatively pain free. 2. Uncomfortable - the level of discomfort was also absurd. I could not ingest liquids for the life of me. If I took 1/10th of a sip, I would feel as though I chugged a gallon of water. Needless to say, it is very hard to get in sufficient amounts of liquid when you wake up feeling like u drank all of the oceans water! ???? 3. Bloated-ness! --ugh! I looked like I was 6 months pregnant for the 1st 4 days of this process. I was so bloated that my lower abdomen hurt from just hanging. Very sore n sensitive. 4. The muscle aches: I had laparoscopic surg before and knew that the gas that is used to inflate your stomach cavity can cause the muscle aches that usually radiate to the shoulders. In spite of knowing this. I wasn't ready to feel this pain in the entire torso front and back! I attribute much of my excessive dilaudid requests to this pain. I got up once the day of my surgery to walk. I got up 5 times in day 2, by day 3 the pain was minimal but I still did my laps around the hospital floor.... Just in case! But the GOOD NEWS is that everyday IT GETS BETTER! All the pain, bloating, & discomfort starts to diminish at the same rate. Today is day 5 for me, and I am feeling fabulous!!!!! NO REGRETS!!!!! ????

Congrats!!!! You are on your way!!!! ????????????????

@@James Marusek @@shelby77 @@time for june Thank you guys!!!! Surgery was a success, no complications. I have lost an additional 6 lbs since Wednesday

Can't believe the day is really here! And to top it off I have lost a total of 16 pounds since the start of this journey!!!! Good luck to all that like me undergo surgery today Muah ????

Katherine: congratulations on your pre-surgery weight loss!! I wish you the best of luck!

More importantly, I hope you gain that confidence back!!!!! ????????

Wow!!!! Less than 6 pounds and almost at your weight goal????? That is simply amazing!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! ????????

I believe that you have a special purpose yet to fulfill. Make the most of your second chance at life and live it to the fullest! You look amazing! Keep up the great work!!!!! ????

Do you mind if I ask what what was your starting weight?? I have bypass scheduled for this Wednesday. I am 5 ft 205 lbs. I have this same fear. I don't want to look sick either. Although I don't believe you look bad at all.

@@Katie8907 I'm concerned with the initial rapid weight loss. I had rapid weight loss before and I had the loose skin and the apron. Of course I was real weak and sickly that I didn't exercise. Maybe that is the trick. Hmmmm

When is it scheduled for? Mine is this Wednesday.

Any successful losers have any tips on how to avoid loose skin and apron....? This would be such a devastation for me after achieving my weight goal and I really just want to love my body again? I want to be confident again to show my husband my new healthy body and I don't wanna have to continue to hide my naked body. ????

@@Jamburd1 I know the feeling! Good luck to you next Tuesday, keep me posted on your success! I will be right behind ya! ????

@@microdot - I did not realize I missed your post. That is exactly what I needed to hear today!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Deciding between sleeve and the bypass has proven to be very difficult. Initially I was set on the sleeve but after talking to many post-op patients I have reconsidered my decision. It makes me very excited to know that you were basically in my shoes just 1 year and 8 months ago. I know it may sound cheesy but all of the sudden I got this feeling that if you can do it, I can do it too!!!! Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!!! ????????????????

@@Michelle Breeding 29 inches???? WOW???????????????? When ppl talk about lbs I can't really imagine, maybe because I never realized when I was gaining weight. I just didn't see the difference but when I imagine 29 inches gone, that really puts things into proper perspective!!!! I can totally picture that!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I can't wait to be on the losing end with you! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I am 5'0 CW is 205 - my BMI is not as low as yours but I am glad for your post. I was starting to wonder if at a 40 BMI I was making a mistake with this surgery. My surg is 2 days after yours ???? Best of luck to you!

@@AvaFern I have 71 pounds to lose until I hit the "normal" weight. But my personal goal is 90 or maybe 100 (but that's pushing it). I have lost only 10 pounds pre-op but I hope that I will be as successful as you with the surgery. Congratulations on your accomplishments! I hope you reach your final goal soon! ????

@haleylamas you look fabulous! You are a beautiful woman and you are only becoming a better version of you! Keep up the hard work and thanks for sharing your journey! You inspire me ????

@@livvsmum not only do you look amazing but you look healthier and happier! Congratulations on your accomplishments!! if you don't mind, I would like to know your SW & CW.

@@smiley922 just curious because I'm undecided, which surgery are you having?

@@smiley922 that is awesome progress!!!! Good luck to you!! I have been a lil worried because I have not seen many people on this site that are our size. We are on the lower end of the BMI and I'm curious as to how it will be. Please keep me posted on your progress!! I want to see the new you! ????????????????