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I was just sleeved on Monday Dec 5th and just one ounce of anything and I feel like I ate Thanksgiving dinner! I literally ate some Jello at 6 am EST and here it is 1:17 pm EST and I still feel so freaking full!!!! I just took a GasX strip so I'm hoping that gives me some relief soon. The fullness is so bad I'm pretty uncomfortable. I've also been trying to walk as much as I can to work it out of me. Is this normal???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CONGRATS!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look like you feel amazing! Can't wait to look the same!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awwwww, your smile! You look great!!!!! Better than I did when I came out on Monday! LOL Best of luck to you!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CONGRATS!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I could have a DVD of mine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is it 'NY/NJ sleevers' That's the only one I see Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Jersey here! Marlton area. 4 days out!!!! Not familiar with that hospital. I was in Kennedy Stratford. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

PLEASE BELIEVE ME - I questioned that up until the time I was in the hospital, in my gown, and was given something to 'calm me down' before being wheeled to the OR. I literally thought of leaving! The rollercoaster of emotions was insane! The liquid diet sucked because I was starving and watching everyone else around me able to eat. That messed with me a little. I'm 4 days out and I could punch myself in the beak for thinking those things!!! This is the BEST thing I've ever done and I'd absolutely recommend this surgery as well as do it ALL over again!! Hang in there and baby step it!!! Stay strong and get as much support and inspiration that you can! You're going to be ok!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know a lot of people personally that have had bariatric surgery and most of their spouses/significant others have been UNSUPPORTIVE, and that's just so sad! Speaking with them it all boiled down to the same thing: INSECURITY. 'Oh he/she's going to get all skinny and then find someone else and leave me'. You're exactly right, does he really want an overweight, unhealthy wife, who let's face it, is basically a ticking time bomb to have a heart attack, stroke, or diabetic coma? Or does he want you happy and HEALTHY and in his life for 10-20-30 more years with him? I'll tell you what - if I would ever 'get skinny and leave my fiancé' .... well that just shows what a POS I AM! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

GOOD LUCK!!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!!! Don't forget to WALK WALK WALK!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

WOW! You look great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know someone that still drinks Diet Coke after their sleeve. I'm not even going to attempt it when I heal, or months or years later. I'm writing off all colas! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do tell! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't have a drain so I have no issue showering. How long do you have to wear it? Can you take a sponge bath/sink bath instead until it comes out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not sure who you meant, teajayteejay, but I'll throw my 2 cents in. I was 300 lbs at the time of surgery. Went in this Monday Dec 5th and was discharged the next day at around 4pm. The rest of that day and the following day I did ask for some help to get up. I probably could have done it on my own but I still wanted help. Yesterday and today I'm not asking for help. I get up on my own but use one hand to hold the one incision spot because that hurts so much. I completely take my time and I'm not rushing it. My gf keeps asking if I want help and I keep saying no. I tried using a cane that I keep handy for when my back would go out, but that didn't help me so much but maybe it would you. I use my left arm/hand to hold my incision and my right pushes on the recliner to get me up.

It took a little longer for me to full wake from the anesthesia (9 am surgery, didn't get out of bed until 7pm) but once I forced myself to get up I did 5 laps immediately. I tried to keep my minimum of 5. WALKING HELPED A LOT!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Immediately right after, like the first and 2nd day: morphine and Tordol helped me with my pain. In MY case, I didn't have much pain after that, except at the one incision. (Where they pulled the stomach out) The only 'pain' after that was the extreme bloated and gas pain discomfort. GasX strips ease that for me some. I thought that I was going to have a hard time getting my liquids down, or that something might be wrong, because it took me HOURS just to get 1 .oz of anything down. I just woke up at 3:16 am and drank 1 full .oz of Gatorade within 15 minutes! BIG accomplishment for me right now. I just looks like it is going to take a little more time. But again as far as pain, after day 2 I really didn't have anymore pain! (Just like the above, I sleep in a recliner as well. It's easier than a bed for me right now) Hope that helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So sorry for your loss! I know it's so hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all so much! I was beginning to get worried! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm only allowed 'clear liquids'. I have Water, which I've been sipping, Gatorade zero from the hospital, had an .oz of that today, and I'm allowed broth which I didn't try to tackle yet. After 5-7 days I can move to 'full liquids'. But right now on just the Clear Liquids is where I'm having such a hard time with the extreme fullness. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had it yesterday too, Anniversary buddy! I pushed through the pain and did/do a minimum of 5 laps. WALKING absolutely helps so much!!!! Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Boxer briefs!!!! I even wear them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Love it!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Texas is awesome!! The people there were crazy friendly. I'm from PA/NJ and visited Austin and it was GORGEOUS!! If I wasn't engaged and had family here I'd so move there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App