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Thank you! I have the unjury and really like it. I didn't know there was a chicken flavored one. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh I never thought of the protein water! That's such a great idea. Thank you! How are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 12/14/16. I'm having trouble getting all of my Protein in. I know this is common but I was wondering how much you guys are getting in? Between having to get 64 oz of Water and a minimum of 60 g of protein a day, I'm struggling. I'm getting about 40 g of protein a day.. I really don't want to lose my hair or get sick. I'm sipping on it all day, but there's just no room in my pouch for anymore! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know of anything I can do to help get rid of the muscle soreness in my stomach? I'm a little worried to put a heading pad on it, even over clothes, considering my incisions are there. I got suggested ice packs and will try that as well but was wondering if you guys did anything in particular to heal that pain faster? Also, I've been walking, drinking Water and getting in Protein. Walking helps with my gas, but not my stomach pain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! That's what I've been doing. It's difficult to walk though. It feels like my stomach is pulling and it's very tender. Plus the gas is still getting to me and hurting my chest. I have to walk hunched over and hold my stomach when I walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did the hospital give you the Bari bear? its a stuffed animal mine gave us so we can put over our stomach when we cough .. getup.. and even walk .. if not that is a okay.. use a firm pillow!No they didn't, I've just been using a regular pillow for that. That's such a cute idea though! I'm walking every 2-4 hours a few laps around the house. I'm seeing that other people are already out shopping and feel fine again by day 5 and I'm not to that point yet at all so it sort of worried me. I know we all heal differently but... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Everyone is different! People i work with came back after 2 weeks and i'm over here thinking.." should i ask the doctor for another week?" I had my surgery on a Monday and went to run errands with my mom on that Saturday.. i was beat halfway through. Just do what you can and you will see this pain will go away.I couldn't imagine getting in the car and going somewhere right now. My stomach is way too sensitive. Good luck on your journey!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! You as well.. we are friends on IG so i'll catch ya over there! Oh ok! What's your username on there? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my VSG surgery on December 14th too. I'm having a similar experience with itching and redness at my incision sites, which I believe is normal. I have to keep reminding myself not to scratch. I've been finding some relief by very gently washing my stomach with soap and warm Water. Hopefully it will help you too. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin! Hey! I think this is normal (but you could check with your surgeon to be safe.) my incisions were glued shut and they're a bit red around them and they're also so itchy it's driving me nuts! Lol. But, itching is a good sign! It's a sign of healing. Try your hardest not to scratch so that you don't get an infection. Maybe lightly tap them over your clothes (not directly skin to skin contact to reduce possible infections). My mom is a nurse and says my incisions look great. Feel free to post a pic and I can see if mine are similar! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Didn't notice this before I posted. But I'm glad you're doing better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Didn't notice this before I posted. But I'm glad you're doing better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having something similar. I get a spasm sort of feeling. It doesn't last long and doesn't necessarily hurt, but feels really odd. It's also like a gurgle type of feeling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you think about is, please let me know what he says. I don't see my surgeon until Friday so I'll be worried for a while. That's how I feel. Like I've been beaten over and over again in the stomach. I'm so sore and tender. I hold my stomach and lean forward when I want. I carry most of my weight in my stomach which could have something to do with it, but I'm scared to stand up straight. I'm worried it would "break" something lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Btw, thank you for the prayers. They're helping me get through. I will be praying for you daily as well ❤️

Thank you so much love. I will have to try the ice pack technique. How are you feeling? I'll be praying for you! ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Doing better. The ice packs are a constant comfort. Hope all is well with you! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App I'm doing about the same. Maybe a little better today. So glad to hear you're doing better ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope you feel better soon. It hurts when I get up and walk because my stomach feels tender and also feels like it's being pulled. It's such a weird feeling. Makes me hunch over and have to hold my stomach when I walk. I girl a know that had hers the same day I did, went shopping for hours today and then came home and sat in the floor and wrapped Christmas gifts. I'm no where near ready for that I know everyones different but still Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I hope you feel better soon. It hurts when I get up and walk because my stomach feels tender and also feels like it's being pulled. It's such a weird feeling. Makes me hunch over and have to hold my stomach when I walk. I girl a know that had hers the same day I did, went shopping for hours today and then came home and sat in the floor and wrapped Christmas gifts. I'm no where near ready for that I know everyones different but still Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow. That's crazy! I'm seeing a lot of people saying they have no pain. All I'm thinking is, "lucky you!" I went back to work after 6 days. It killed me. I should have taken longer off! Feel better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! I hope you feel better soon too. I know a few people who had theirs the same day as me and they've been grocery shopping, going on walks, shopping ... I can't imagine doing any of that right now. I only get up to walk the house and go to the restroom, all while leaning forward and holding my stomach. It's not unbearable pain, just rly sore. I'm scared to stand up straight. I'm worried it will do something to my inside or outside incisions or mess with my pouch. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you have any muscle soreness or pulling in your stomach? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I'm a worrier, so it just comes natural lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was very helpful! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't even like refried beans, but they sound so good mixed with some salsa! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 days out and still really sore where they took my stomach out of the biggest incision. It's not the actual incision that hurts, but the muscles behind it. It's a deep and nagging soreness. Feels a bit like a pulling feeling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm a little discouraged because others are feeling almost completely better by now and going shopping and to the grocery store and I only get up to walk and use the restroom. I couldn't imagine going out right now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start my puréed food diet next week and was wondering if you guys could give me some tips on what to make? I can't stomach the thought of puréed chicken and drinking it. YUCK! Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had both done on 12/14/16 and honestly, I woke up in tons of pain. BUT I don't remember a whole lot about being in recovery. They had me on a pain pump which helped a lot. Now that I'm home and on oral pain meds, my stomach is the biggest pain (literally lol) I am very sore behind my biggest incision that they pulled my stomach out of.. it feels like a pulling and aching feeling when I walk. The hernia repair hasn't been bad that I've noticed. I've had some bad chest pain but I'm pretty sure that's from the gas they put in you during surgery walking and gas x strips helps get the gas out quicker. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had mine on the 14th. Are you having any pressure or pulling in your stomach in the muscles? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! That's what I've been doing. It's difficult to walk though. It feels like my stomach is pulling and it's very tender. Plus the gas is still getting to me and hurting my chest. I have to walk hunched over and hold my stomach when I walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did the hospital give you the Bari bear? its a stuffed animal mine gave us so we can put over our stomach when we cough .. getup.. and even walk .. if not that is a okay.. use a firm pillow!No they didn't, I've just been using a regular pillow for that. That's such a cute idea though! I'm walking every 2-4 hours a few laps around the house. I'm seeing that other people are already out shopping and feel fine again by day 5 and I'm not to that point yet at all so it sort of worried me. I know we all heal differently but... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Everyone is different! People i work with came back after 2 weeks and i'm over here thinking.." should i ask the doctor for another week?" I had my surgery on a Monday and went to run errands with my mom on that Saturday.. i was beat halfway through. Just do what you can and you will see this pain will go away. I couldn't imagine getting in the car and going somewhere right now. My stomach is way too sensitive. Good luck on your journey!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been having that hungry feeling too but I've been told that it could be the gas rumbling or acid reflux. I feel like I'm hungry but at the same time I can't stomach the thought of anything that I'm able to have right now. Are you taking stool softeners or anything like that? The all liquid diet should help you go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had mine yesterday!!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm anxious to hear how your surgery went! Mine is scheduled for January 17.The actual surgery itself went really well. I was apparently in a lot of pain in recovery but I don't remember it much. Since then, the gas pain is getting to me and when I walk, the muscles in my stomach pull and my biggest incision hurts. Overall I'm just very weak and tired. If I'm not walking or sipping, I'm sleeping. Keep me updated on how yours goes!!! Not too far from now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Haha I didn't even realize I already answered this. You can tell I'm loopy lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had mine yesterday!!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm anxious to hear how your surgery went! Mine is scheduled for January 17. The actual surgery itself went really well. I was apparently in a lot of pain in recovery but I don't remember it much. Since then, the gas pain is getting to me and when I walk, the muscles in my stomach pull and my biggest incision hurts. Overall I'm just very weak and tired. If I'm not walking or sipping, I'm sleeping. Keep me updated on how yours goes!!! Not too far from now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just started taking my stool softeners yesterday. I'm gonna take extra and also some natural vegetable laxatives that my surgeon said was okay. I had horrible constipated prior to the surgery anyway Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh no I'm glad you were finally able to go. Being constipated is miserable. How are you feeling? I'm still very sore and nauseous and dealing with the gas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I still have allot of pain from my main left incision, but otherwise I feel pretty good, thanks for askingYou're welcome ! Is it making it difficult for you to walk? My stomach feels like it's pulling when I walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No it's not making it difficult when I walk anymore but it did for the first couple of days. Listen don't let it scare you that some people are already feeling normal and we still have pain. Everyone heals differently and plus I just think it takes longer for the incisions to heal on a higher bmi person because we have extra fat pulling on our incisions all the time causing them to be more painful. So keep your head up, take your pain medicine and know that this will get better. This made me feel a lot better. Thank you for the helpful words. ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! That's what I've been doing. It's difficult to walk though. It feels like my stomach is pulling and it's very tender. Plus the gas is still getting to me and hurting my chest. I have to walk hunched over and hold my stomach when I walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did the hospital give you the Bari bear? its a stuffed animal mine gave us so we can put over our stomach when we cough .. getup.. and even walk .. if not that is a okay.. use a firm pillow! No they didn't, I've just been using a regular pillow for that. That's such a cute idea though! I'm walking every 2-4 hours a few laps around the house. I'm seeing that other people are already out shopping and feel fine again by day 5 and I'm not to that point yet at all so it sort of worried me. I know we all heal differently but... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh good! How far out are you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I wanted to drink some miralax but it would take forever to get it all down. How far out are you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App