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Can I just take a minute to rave about Quest Bars? Cause I LOOOVE Quest Bars. I know, I know, not everyone shares my affection - some don’t care for the taste, or maybe they don’t dig the texture.
20 grams of Protein? Yes please!
15 grams of Fiber? Yes please!
chocolate? ! Hell yes!

If you haven’t given Quest Bars a try, what are you waiting for?

*hint* take them out of the wrapper and warm in the microwave for 10 seconds- HEAVEN!

I was also sleeved on May 1st and have significant pain in one area of my right side. It’s getting better each day and last night was the first time I was able to sleep on my side but rolling over and getting up/down from a chair is still painful. If it weren’t for this one area I would be pain free.

Hi.. I was but know this with time it heals n the pain does subside... I used hot packs on my belly...best feeling in the world...I knew I wasn't gonna be able to lay in my bed... My recliner is a savior... Since it still hurts some to sit straight up... I slowly lower the leg part down not all the way tho... I scooch up on my side n sit up slowly...wah-la no excruciating pain.... Try it...

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My husband was pretty uncomfortable the first few days. We don't have a recliner, so we kept him propped up with pillows, and then I also got him a heating pad. Pressure on his torso seemed to help, too (he kept a binder the hospital gave him and layers of covers on him). I didn't have the same problems, so I guess I was one of the lucky ones. Best of luck, I hope you get to feeling better soon.

I was ok for the first few nights and managed to lay on my side. Then one night I turned over and seriously thought I’d ripped my insides open. It was so painful I was screaming out loud. Anyway, no other symptoms happened and my team confirmed that I’d pulled all of my muscles from moving so quickly. So I slept on the recliner for about 10 nights out of fear from it happening again. Then I bought a wedge pillow and that meant I was able to get back into bed, I used a hot water bottle S well, so when I went to move I pressed it to hold myself for comfort. At 6 weeks I’d say I managed to sleep on my side again. Although I am still worried now that I’ll pull my muscles again, the fear isn’t so strong now I know it’s not serious.

just the opposite i slept like a baby after surgery with very little discomfort was really tired however and got up and walked as much as i could and kept it up for a week or so

I had the exact same problem. sleeping was absolutely awful for those first few weeks. I had a ton of pillows that helped keep me upright. I can finally sleep on my sides without any pain. Before surgery I was a stomach sleeper but I still can't really do it. It will get better each day. I promise!

I slept in bed, but with a ton of pillows keeping me reclined. It was a bit rough since I'm a stomach sleeper. The meds helped me sleep.

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People speak of having no pain afterwards, but for me it was horrific pain.
Now I will tell you I have had 5 abdominal surgeries and this was the worst. I was on pain medicine for a full 10 days and round the clock for 7 days.
I too, had trouble laying on my side. I laid on my back mostly. If I took both pain medicines I could somewhat lay on my side.
The good news is it gets better in about a weeks time.
I hope you feel better soon!

I had difficulty sleeping only because of my hernia removal and fear of "busting open". I have back problems and was also afraid to sleep on my back. Just make sure you're taking the pain medicine at least an hour before you sleep so it takes affect for you to get comfortable. The recliner makes sense if you have one. But that pain medication really is important before. I personally found myself sleeping better and longer once it kicked in. Good luck, it's still a recent injury.

Yup, that first week can be uncomfortable, for sure. I slept in a semi reclining position with a little pillow under my belly to give support.

Yes, had this as well. Slept on the couch recliner for a few days with a heating pad for my back. Getting in and out of a bed is the worst. But it gets better, I promise! Every day you make a little more progress.

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In so sorry to hear about your pains. I'm still on the sofa. I use a heating pad before sleep it helps a lot. I can turn just a little bit on my side when I used the heating pad. I hope we both get to have a good normal sleep soon.

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I'm on week 3 post op and still can't sleep on my sides and or back I literally sleep with 7 pillows and propped up not to mention the incision where they took my stomach out of is always causing sharp pains so I've added a belly band and an ice pack to help and it seems like that's working so far I honestly cannot wait to get a good nights rest

I've seen a number of people here say they needed to sleep on a recliner for a couple of weeks post-op, so it must be a common thing.

Quite a few people have mentioned sleeping in a recliner for a while. I had to sleep on a wedge for about a week. So, yes, it's common. You just have to find out what you can do to get comfortable. Good luck!

I’m nervous and excited!

Good luck with your surgery.

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We have 5 more days. Good luck to you. Hope everything goes well.

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Mine too!

May 1st is my surgery date

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Hey everybody!
I wanted to post in celebration of hitting my weight loss goal just shy of my 6 month mark (5 months and 26 days). I am now 175lbs!
I was as thin as a rail in high school and weighed 155 consistently all 4 years. I never thought I'd be this close to my high school weight so quickly. My new goal (which I never thought was possible) is to hit 155 and be done, for my height, I don't want to weigh any less and I don't want to lose my curves.
It can be done. Use this tool to change your life and your health!
Don't get discouraged or beat yourself up. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it!!!! I work from home and have led a very sedentary life, just walking and taking the stairs instead of an elevator, parking far across the parking lot at Target...it all adds up and helps!
I went from 3-4x Top and bottoms (size 24) to an XL top and L bottoms (size 12) and bra size 42F to 36DDD.
I hope if anyone reading this and feels discouraged or has any questions, you can reach out to me and I'm happy to help in any way I can...even if it's just talking it out.
I wish everyone nothing but the best and hope you're all happy and healthy!!!