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9/13 for me. The day of surgery was horrible pain. I had the band removed and sleeve made. The gas and incision pains were tough. That night I was much better and walked, walked walked. Home the next day, tired and sore but walked. Day 3 stopped pain pills. Only allowed CL and Water for 5 days. Very light headed and dopey. Day 5 began Protein shakes and broth. Vitamin patch began day 3. One week today. Each day gets better. Only one pain pill in last few days. I've been cooking for my family and sitting with them. I'm doing a little too much and I think I need a little more rest. All in all progressing. Good luck everyone.
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Soooooooooo some people just will never, ever, ever, ever, get it. This is the time in our lives where we are finally investing in ourselves, our physical and emotional health and our quality of life. We don't have the energy to take care of ourselves and invest our emotions in people not supportive of our Quest. Kick him out of the space your allowing him to rent in your head and fill it with the visual of a healthy, happy future you. Best wishes to you.
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Soooooooooo some people just will never, ever, ever, ever, get it. This is the time in our lives where we are finally investing in ourselves, our physical and emotional health and our quality of life. We don't have the energy to take care of ourselves and invest our emotions in people not supportive of our Quest. Kick him out of the space your allowing him to rent in your head and fill it with the visual of a healthy, happy future you. Best wishes to you.
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I was at dr today for my surgery follow up and leak test. The technician showed me several xrays of patients who did not follow the recommendations and the sleeve stretched.
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Soooooooooo some people just will never, ever, ever, ever, get it. This is the time in our lives where we are finally investing in ourselves, our physical and emotional health and our quality of life. We don't have the energy to take care of ourselves and invest our emotions in people not supportive of our Quest. Kick him out of the space your allowing him to rent in your head and fill it with the visual of a healthy, happy future you. Best wishes to you.
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It will get better! As each month passes, it gets easier and easier until you almost feel like a normal person, not a "patient". It just takes a while to figure things out.

Acceptance
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Walk some every hour. My first day was much worse than I was prepared for. The nurse told me to lay on my side. Getting on my side was tough. Use the bed rail and breath. It helped a lot. Then since most of the gas was in the left side of my back, someone rolled up a blanket and wedged it under my left side. I stayed angled like that and it helped. Within about y hours I forced myself to walk every hour laps, took a rest for Half hour and started again for a few hours till 1 a.m. did steps 2x on first day and at least once a day since. Its tender going up but fine down and also helps with gas. Good luck
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I've been sleeping on my back since surgery on Tuesday. Last night I spent some time on my side

I asked again about Protein today and was told no. Tea, Crystal Light and Water. I'm feeling very weak. I'm surprised there are such big differences in practices. Maybe I'll start the protein on Saturday. Thanks everyone

I asked again about Protein today and was told no. Tea, Crystal Light and Water. I'm feeling very weak. I'm surprised there are such big differences in practices. Maybe I'll start the protein on Saturday. Thanks everyone

That sounds great. I will look into it. Thanks
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Glad to hear from people my age doing well. My surgery is Tuesday, I'm 57, scared, excited........ I would appreciate it if you would share what it was like the first few days after surgery. Thank you
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Glad to hear from people my age doing well. My surgery is Tuesday, I'm 57, scared, excited........ I would appreciate it if you would share what it was like the first few days after surgery. Thank you
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Wow. My head could be put on your before picture. Thanks, you look beautiful. It gives me hope.
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My surgery is Tuesday. I think I should have done of the Protein Soups in the house. I see there are broths and cream versions. Please share your experience and recommendations.
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Wow. My head could be put on your before picture. Thanks, you look beautiful. It gives me hope.
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I just came from an appt and was told any form of bread, grains, pasra, rice....will slow down far burning.
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I just came from an appt and was told any form of bread, grains, pasra, rice....will slow down far burning.
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Thank you. I think I did it correctly. My surgery is 9/13. Less than a week, uugh! Good luck to you.
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I just want all of you to know how helpful it is to read all of your posts and share your humor and positivity. My surgery is coming up and I realize I'm doing some self sabatoge right now. Reading your posts helps so much to refocus and think about a happy future. Thank you????
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I just want all of you to know how helpful it is to read all of your posts and share your humor and positivity. My surgery is coming up and I realize I'm doing some self sabatoge right now. Reading your posts helps so much to refocus and think about a happy future. Thank you????
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Thank you and best wishes. I go 9/13????
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Thank you and best wishes. I go 9/13????
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