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@@LisaPunkinHead oh good! ive been a bit worried that something else was going on! i feel like the surgery and recover just went too smoothly, ya know? lol

So i am 16 days post op. I have been feeling wonderful. Only used the pain meds on the first 2 days at home and then i didnt need them after that. Im drinking and "eating" ok, moving around like normal, driving etc. A few days ago, i started having this really sharp pain on my left side, it started in my back, which i thought could be a kidney stone or kidney infection. I called the on call nurse and they said it sounded like dehydration and to push the liquids and call back the next day if it doesnt get any better. i pushed Water as much as i could handle and the pain subsided, but then a new pain emerged on the front of my left flank. Its a sharp stabbing pain anytime i move or walk more then 20 steps. Im fine if i sit down or lay down. I had my 2 week checkup with my surgeon yesterday so i mentioned it to him. He didnt seem too overly concerned, stating he thought it was the way the sutures in the muscle can sometimes have a scissor like effect if i over extend or move too much. wth? ok, but why is it just now starting 2+ weeks out? he said it was normal but to keep an eye on it. This is near debilitating for me at work. Ive gone back to the pain meds when im home to try and combat it a little. I realize i just had major surgery and it will take awhile for my body to get back to normal. i also know the larger incision can have pain for quite a while, but this doesnt feel like incision pain. Has anyone else experienced this suture pain before? I consider my pain threshold very high, but this is concerning me.

Rebekah, i sent you a msg awhile back to be added to the august page too....

Today I am 1 week post op. Everyday I can accomplish a bit more physically and I'm enjoying the freedom! I weighed myself this morning and I am officially down 5 lbs this week. I checked my weight log I've been keeping since I started on my liquid diet 3 weeks ago and I am down 15lbs total!! Today is the first time I have been under 200lbs in over 8 years! I am ecstatic! I'm looking forward to one day being able to share with you all that I've hit my goal weight! I cant wait!

Syonara Brandon!!! And congratulations Ryan! How inspiring!

@@rln52 Good Luck!! Let us know how things went once you feel up to it!

I was Aug 5th as well. Spent 2 days in the hospital on a clear liquid diet, i.e. water, chicken broth and apple juice. I didnt drink a whole lot at first so i pretty much had to force myself to get in my liquids. The last thing i wanted was to get dehydrated and be kept longer. I was released yesterday and the car ride home was bumpy. Have a pillow over your belly! It helps! So today is day 3 post op and my first full day at home. I am starting back on a full liquid diet today and began taking my vitamins and chews etc. I found out the hard way that i should take a nausea pill before my vitamins as my sleeve isnt accustomed yet to them and i nearly threw up, which hurt like hell! Im taking it slow with protein shakes this morning hoping things will get a bit easier. I really havent taken much as far as pain killers. Im not in hardly any pain, just from the larger incision on my left side. Otherwise, i feel just dandy!

My surgeon says i should be drinking more then what I am. Im only 1 day post op and scared to drink too much. My drain site has been leaking too, i sure hope that stops soon as im scheduled to be discharged tomorrow. Fingers crossed and send prayers please! I miss my daughter.... i want to go home.

Thank you! Ive got this! Took a nice walk and now im chilling out in a recliner. Cant wait until i start to feel better!

I had my sleeve yesterday. Walking is pretty tough but im trying to get up and move. Im sipping Water slowly, ive got terrible dry mouth. Feel like ive done a thousand situps. Lol

Thank you all. Surgery went well. I am having a rough time getting up and walking so i will try that again tomorrow. Feels like i did a thousand situps lol ready to feel a little better tomorrow.

I am up early. Leaving for the hospital in a couple hours. I have faith that everything will be ok, but the nervousness is kicking in. Please send lots of prayers, positive thoughts and good vibes! See you all on the losers bench!!!

@@Sherry Knight Adams Thank you!

@@NaomiAus Thank you!

@@ShrinkingPeach Thank you!