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Bless your heart! So glad they were able to fix the problem! That's scary! I was in tears my first night in the hospital. Just stressed and feeling all alone.... I was just happy I was doing something for me, for a change, instead of always for everyone else. It's time for me now. Good luck on your journey!

I was miserable until I started eating food. I missed it I would be upset or angry when people ate in front of me. I am 6 weeks post op and feel much better. It does get better!!!!

I'm almost 3 weeks out and now that I can eat solid foods I do feel much better

I started with 2 days of "bariatric clear liquids" then 7 days of "bariatric full liquids" followed by 20 days of the puree foods stage.

Hi i am also 7 days postop and at the first days i felt that full feeling. But i learn to sip small bits of Water or Protein. Maybe it does take me more time but i dont feel any discomfort at all either.

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Ever since the day i got out of surgery (4 weeks today) i've been having this back pain... its like right in the middle of the back over the spine, it comes and goes, and it is annoying and sometimes really strong. I asked my surgeon at the hospital and said it was probably because of the hospital bed and then today (since i work at a clinic) i asked one of the traumatologists what he thought about it and he said it was probably because of the weigh loss and muscle loss, which I find not very accurate since i've had this pain since I got surgery.
Anyone else been through this?

Hey there! I was just wondering how soon after surgery people were able to do yoga? I haven't received great guidance on exercise from my surgeon (will be following up tomorrow) but in the meantime was wondering what people thought. If not yoga, when did you get back into exercise (besides walking)? Thanks!

2 weeks post op.. down 13.5 lbs ...I need to sweat ... dying to do some cardio. ..I have so much more energy probably from the excitement from having surgery done...I want to jump start and work out to push the weight loss but I'm stuck walking...
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Hey everyone I have a trip planned about 6/7 weeks after surgery. Going to Disneyworld adventuring around Florida etc. I was just curious as to what to expect. If it may be too much to handle walking/ Pain wise. Etc. if anyone has experience with going on a trip soon after surgery. Thanks

I went on a 2,500 mile road trip 4 weeks out that included a day at the MN State Fair with a 2 energetic 9 year olds and 2 12 year olds. I'm 67 and quite active but I will admit it was tiring. In anticipation I rented a motorized scooter for the day that my husband and I shared. I took a Protein Drink and Water with me and the day could not have been more perfect. Have a great time!

I know this doesn't really answer your question (I forgot to ask how long to wait when I was at that stage) but I want to mention that my surgeon warns to wait at least 1 year after surgery before getting pregnant, and prefers people wait 18+ months. Losing weight = increased fertility. If you do get pregnant your body will fight to gain weight, and you'll never get the full benefits of the surgery if you stop losing and start gaining before 1 year post op.

I waited 3 weeks. some people don't wait as long but I felt like at 3 weeks, I was ready...I put a pillow under my tummy and it was comfortable that way...

It is not a strange question, seems totally reasonable. I would say have sex as soon as you feel like it, and find a position that feels comfortable for you. I felt like I had a C section all over again with my surgery, so I would not want to do anything that pulls on the incisions. Also, of course keep in mind that sex does not have to be limited to PIV Get creative!

I'm wondering how long people waited to have sex again post-surgery? (My husband is the one wondering more than me...) I know everyone is different, but I'm just curious.
Sorry if it's a strange question, but sex is a part of life!