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2 weeks post op report. I feel fortunate that I did not have the problems that some are reporting. I was sore in my abdomen for about 3 days but that subsided. Did not need pain meds. Had some discomfort in my thorax but I think that was due to the gas used in surgery but it was not severe. I did have a lot of gas in my lower bowels for about 10 days. (My grandsons would have been proud!) The gas usually occurred after consuming a shake or broth. No gas issues now. On day 4 post op I bent over to look out a window and my lower back seized up. Nothing new. Usually happens about once a year. I stayed in bed for 3 days with lists of pain so I couldn't walk and it was difficult to get the fluids I but I did it. I talked to my surgeon and she suggested I go to ER. I did, it was muscular as I expected, they gave me a shot of muscle relaxer in my lower back plus a hydrocodone pill and by the next morning the pain was almost gone. Since then I have been taking muscle relaxers. Actually the back problem were much much worse than the post surgery issues. My orthopedic doc always tells me to lose a hundred pounds and I probably will not have such issues with my back. Well, since Sept 5 when I started the pre-op liquid diet, I have lost 32 pounds. So 32 pounds in almost 30 days is fine with me. I know all this is probably more than you wanted to know but I read about some of you that have medical problems not related to the surgery and I guess my message to you is hang in there, deal with it as best you can, keep your doctor advised then it should get better in time. I start the soft foods diet tomorrow and I am ready. I plan on having some cream of wheat then meat loaf and mashed potatoes as my meals tomorrow. I can say this, when in the pre surgery mode I could have a bowl and a half (maybe 2 bowls) of broth before feeling full. Now, about 2/3 of a bowl and I am stuffed so I guess the "sleeve" is working as intended. I'm looking forward to regaining some strength overall but I'm not complying. Will try to resume walking tomorrow. Well, this is probably more than you wanted to know but it's been my experience. I'll be happy to answer questions if you have any! God bless all of you.
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I was sleeved on the 21st in Alberta.
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Hi All - Just wanted to start a September Group that we can all join and support one another on our new life's journey. I will be sleeved on Sept. 13th in Pennsylvania. Who's ready for this? I know I am!