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Mine is September 6
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may just be a fluke. My pouch is pissy sometimes. But if it continues, call your surgeon's office. It could be a stricture. I had two of them, and those were the symptoms - I couldn't keep food down. they're fairly common during the first three months post-op. And the fix is painless and easy.

I came home on a Wednesday and I only took pain meds that day and Thursday. After that I didn't need it any more. I just turned 51. My procedure was on July 27th this year. My birthday is in August. My pain was worse in the hospital. I was there just one night. Good luck. It does get easier. Just takes time
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I have never regretted my decision to have this surgery. Even when missing the ability to chew those first few months.
Down the road, a ways from now you will be able to eat good quality food. You will hopefully likely find that you simply enjoy real whole foods more than all the other stuff.
The first 8 weeks for me were the hardest, but now I don't feel like I am missing anything. Contrary, I am able to actually enjoy life.
I eat to live, not live to eat. Hopefully you will find that same is true for you in the future. If you are really struggling it would be a good idea to meet with a therapist that focuses on Bariatric patients.
Best of luck to you.

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two weeks off sounds like a frequent response
works for many
your body will be the official "leader" telling you when you are able to return to work
many OP don't have the luxury to take as much time off as they want/need
if you must return to work sooner than you like - try 1/2 days
i returned to "work" the next day
i am happily retired!!!!
good luck to you and your new sleeve
speedy recovery
kathy

I was 52 in 2012 when I had the sleeve. I was 275 pounds. I lost 90....and have since gained back 5. Yep. After 4 years, I am still 190. My initial goal was 200. Four years later, I am still 190. I have hovered right at 185-190.
The Sleeve changed my life. I get up at 4am daily and walk 5 miles before work. I still Protein load and carb avoid. I drink a LOT of Water daily.
For me, the Sleeve has worked.....and continues to work. I was pre-diabetic before. Now, my doc says I have the health of a 30-year-old.

I had surgery on Wednesday and took the next week off. So 1.5 weeks total and was perfectly ready to be back.

i had surgery on 3/28. When i first got out of surgery I had an extremely bad reaction to the anesthesia.. I was hyperventilating, crying hysterically, and wishing that I never made the decision to get surgery. I'm 5 months post-op as of yesterday & 60 pounds down - 35 to goal.. trust me the pain and suffering you are going through now is all worth it in the end - not only for being able to fit into that smaller bath robe, bur for your health. keep up the good work, try to stay positive and don't give up! Your journey to a better life has just begun!

I had bypass and no blue stain. Not sure what that is all about.
Just remember the gas pain subsides more quickly if you get up and get moving ASAP after surgery. Also plenty of Water to flush the toxins.....
Best of luck!

Good luck! Have you ever noticed how much nervousness feels like excitement? For the record, I had no nausea and very little gas pain. I walked every chance I got in the hospital which helps with gas . . . and I asked for a second hospital gown to wear like a robe so there was "southern exposure." I hope all goes well for you. Before you know it, the surgery will be over and you'll be on your way to your new life!

Thank you
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Only a few more days and my chapter of new me will be born!!! I can't Waite to show all of y'all my before and after pics!!! I'm nervous, scared, going to cry, happy all in one! I recently posted about a uti well I think it's my body saying which your ganna get your period!! Either the day before, day of, day after :/ how original!!! And I haven't had a period in 4 months!!! The joys of being women
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Good luck on your upcoming surgery. It is common to be nervous before an operation.
I am not sure what you mean by blue stain on their face. I don't remember any. But maybe I wasn't focused on the way I looked after surgery. I think my only focus was not to reveal too much wearing a hospital gown, that is somewhat open in the back. This was especially true when I walked the corridors of the hospital once every two hours.

I had diabetes prior to RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and I was taking 2 types of medicine to control it. And even at that, it was starting to get out of control and my doctor was advising that I transition to insulin shots. By the time I left the hospital 2 days after surgery, my blood sugar was no longer a problem. I went off all my diabetes meds and this condition has been in remission ever since.
After surgery, I am focused on minimizing any processed sugar in my diet. Sugar is my kryptonite. I have found that there are artificial sweeteners such as Splenda and natural low calorie sweeteners such as Stevia that keep my sweet tooth in check. Many of these are now integrated into many products in the grocery store. So I read labels a lot. To me the logic is simple - generally, you cannot get high blood sugar if you eat no processed sugar in its many forms.