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I am 17 days post op. I can sleep on my stomach comfortably now. It took about 5-6 days before I could sleep on my side with a pillow and lean into my stomach a bit. The more I walked, the quicker I seemed to heal. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I am 17 days post op. It does get better. Hang in there. Let you body heal and do the very best you can. Make sure you are walking. I'm amazed but that seems to be the key to every thing!

Oh my goodness. I am so thrilled that I had this done on August 5th. But right now my biggest challenge is eating slowly! I am learning as we all know, it is very uncomfortable when you don't, but I am constantly reminding myself to slow down! I even bought baby spoons. It takes me two hours to get down a Protein shake after much practice of sipping. Today I moved to soft foods so I am trying to get in that habit as well. Thanks for all of your support. I really love getting on this site and seeking out advice.

Sorry guys. This was supposed to read "Dec 5" not Aug 5. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I had my first experience today. I'm 11 days post op. Ate way too fast and the pain was incredible. After trying to walk it off while moaning in pain, a few easy throw ups relieved it. I guess I needed this lesson because it now has made me more aware of timing my meal. I don't want to go through that again ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

11 days post op. Clothes are baggier but the scale is stuck! Only 5 lbs down since surgery. I walk 30 minutes a day and call are around 7-800. I'm getting my fluids and Protein. Trying not to get discouraged! Is this normal? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

You had surgery in Aug and just started soft foods? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Sorry. Error. Dec 5 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

How long is the recovery? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm in Texas too. What city? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Omg!! Thank you so much for your story. I am a low BMI at 35. I had my surgery Dec. 5th. I am so enthused by your story. I too am very active in crossfit, biiking and swimming but at 55 just couldn't keep the weight off. I seem to always be struggling with 30-50 pounds extra. I was afraid that I would lose the weight slowly or not all of it, but I am so stoked now after reading your story! Congrats, you look great!

I am 7 days out. On day 10 I am to tradition to soft foods. However I got so sick of liquids and had to have some flavor. I just indulged in 2 Oz of hummus. It was wonderful. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Beautiful. Congrats Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I had mine on the 5th. I am sleeping on my sides with a spare pillow under my incision. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

7 days post open and back at work, although not 100% by any means. It took me 3 hours to complete my morning Protein shake. Seems like as soon as I am finished, it is time to start on a snack or next shake. This will take some getting used to, but I am up for the challenge. On another note, I woke a few times during the night with a spasm on the internal side of my incision. I am presuming that was my actual stomach spazzing. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks for your feedback. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks kzoo. That makes sense. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Babbs! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Everything listed in the previous replies, plus gas x strips that melt on the tongue. I used my robe a lot and took slippers as well. Good luck. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I am very excited. I walked 30 minutes this morning, and the only discomfort I am experiencing if from the largest incision. I plan to go back to work on Monday. I went to full liquids this morning. I am feeling good and my energy level goes up a bit each day. Currently I am reaching out to all support groups as I plan to utilize these as much as possible.