shrinking_wildflower

I hope it's okay to jump in this thread! It is technically winter for me here in Australia but my surgery is 5th July which I know is summer for those across the pond

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Day 2 of pre op diet and I'm still alive lol. Who else is on pre op?

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Forgot to say I am in Queensland

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Day 2 of pre op diet and I'm still alive lol. Who else is on pre op?

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I'm just coming up to week two and am off the pain killers. Hang in there, it gets better

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Talk these over with your surgeon. Mine gives me 20 days of blood thinner injections to do at home to avoid blood clots

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I'm vegan so it's not a dairy issue. Strange that it has only just started happening. I wish they would have told me if they did give antibiotics

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I'm on day 8 post op sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder removal. I've been struggling with pain but now that is easing I'm finding myself having to run to the loo and somewhat explosive liquid stools.
I'm barely eating, I can't stomach more than a couple of 100ml Soup servings a day.
Just wondering if this is pretty standard?
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I feel like this too. I have my son to help me but it is quite a lonely thing when there's not an adult to share the ups and downs with

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I feel like this too. I have my son to help me but it is quite a lonely thing when there's not an adult to share the ups and downs with

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I'm the same, a week post op and still in so much pain. I can't wait for it to get better

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Physical pain. I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis too, I've had to come off the RA meds for surgery so I think both these things are in flare. I wanted to be off the endone by now but I'm not ready.

Thank you xx

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Thank you. Keep trying with the drinking, my dietician told me to try even small sips, simply wetting the inside of my mouth. I did that and soon turned the corner

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Thank you. Unfortunately I live out in the sticks so there would be nothing I could get to locally

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Wildflower, are you in physical pain? General discomfort? Define "feel like crap" for me. Tried a heating pad? You are right, recovery is different for each person. But you are not quite alone -- there's a big gang of supporters who can relate and sympathize with whatever you're experiencing, and I'm glad you are reaching out!

Shrinking-sorry you’re so down. I’m checking out of the hospital this evening. Hoping I do alright at home. Drinking is not easy. Hurts and I’m nauseous.

@shrinking_wildflower So sorry for the hard times your having. Have you looked into a local support group maybe? I know most surgical teams have weekly meeting setup. I know it's probably tough for you to get there but maybe in a few days you'll be up to it. It's too bad you didn't make pals with someone from here that was local to you. I know if I was near by I'd come hang out with you and help out with what I could. I really hope things get better for you VERY SOON! Keep your head up and Keep us updated with your progress.

Ugh I'm a week post op and I still feel crap. Yesterday I kept crying. I absolutely need to stop comparing my recovery to others. Everyone seems to be springing about and I'm struggling to move. It's 3am, I've been up for a couple of hours and wishing so much I wasn't alone. It will get better I know, I just wish it would hurry up.

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So glad you got the call xx

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Forgot to say I am in Queensland

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Yes winter is very much here!

Rebirthday, how exciting!

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5th of July for me. I'm in Australia

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I hope it's okay to jump in this thread! It is technically winter for me here in Australia but my surgery is 5th July which I know is summer for those across the pond

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5th of July for me. I'm in Australia

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I don't have a problem using mine. Apart from if I have a new lover, then I hide it in my wardrobe [emoji85]

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