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Just checked in. Good luck to everyone having surgery today.

We have the same surgery date. Glad you're doing well, and I'm sure it'll keep improving. As for the piano meds, my surgeon instructed only Tylenol#3 if pain is too much, but Tylenol extra strength if it's barrable. Was told ibuprofen can cause ulcers. Best of luck!

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Update! I had my follow up with the dietitian yesterday afternoon, and she advanced my diet to stage 4, and I also restarted my Vitamins. She thinks a few more calories, which will happen easily as I advance my diet and some more carbs will help. I can already tell the difference today. Still am tired in the afternoon, but it isn't like crashing into a wall! Looking forward to the weekend!

The first few days to a week are rough! Take it slow, follow your surgeons plan (most likely sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk) and give your bodies time to heal . You’ve been through a lot but it’s SO worth it!! Congratulations and welcome to the Losers Bench 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Mine was yesterday, April 23rd. The night was rough due to some trapped air but mostly goes away by walking and sippin on some Water.

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Surgery done, back home yesterday. Sipping and walking, never knew how hard it would be to swallow tiny sips, but getting through it

Gurgled then, still gurgle now sometimes.
I could barely get to 500ml (17 oz) the first few days, sipping from my teeny measuring cup. But by the end of the following week, I was able to GULP down 2+ Litres (68+ oz) with not much effort.
Give it time, it'll all get easier eventually

Thought i was gonna take this down... Nope lol
Giant bowl of watermelon
before and after lol

It's been a minute since I updated anything, but here it is! I am now in a size 5...never thought I would be in that size without a 2 in front of it!!! Still trying to cope with the reflection in the mirror, because she's so foreign to me still. I have moments of just being down, because I no longer look the same. I miss some of the physical attributes I used to have. I feel like i'm in middle school again when I look at myself...flat chested once again (never thought that would happen). Contrary to the hype...SQUATS DON'T WORK (I lost that attribute as well)!!! On the good side...i'm much healthier and now have a normal BMI and have much more energy. So all in all, even though I have had some struggles and dealt with some stomach issues throughout this journey...i'm still happy with the decision I made to go through with it.
I want to say thank you, to those of you that have been so supportive and have been following my progression with me️
RNYGB
SD: 6/25/2018
HW: 300 LBS.
CW: 151 LBS.
1st GW: 165 LBS.
2nd GW: 145 LBS.

im just about 8 months out and have lost 135 lbs

Keep consistently moving forward even if baby steps, it does eventually smooth and straighten out to your benefit. Make that banana pouch your friebd, you are together forever!

I had surgery this morning. Im doing well, lots of walking.

Yes! I was the same way! I had mine yesterday.

Bring a pillow for when you leave. Your core muscles are going to be majorly sore for a week so it hurts to laugh, cough sneeze and go to the bathroom. So it helps to keep the pressure on your core with the pillow. When you get out take metamucil in the morning and Smooth Move tea at night. Otherwise you will have major Constipation which is worse than the surgery. Whenever you cook anything acidic like tomatoes add baking soda. It will neutralize the acid. While in have them give you heated pads to go over your stomach. It helps.

Mine was yesterday, April 23rd. The night was rough due to some trapped air but mostly goes away by walking and sippin on some Water.

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My surgery is on April 23rd. Two days... While I do trust my team of providers completely, I'm starting to get nervous. I'm a cash patient, so I didn't have to go through the mandatory things insurance makes you do. They did educated me but I never had to do support group classes. Came across this app on my own, and just wanna say I'm so happy I did. Reading everyone's posts and stories is very motivating. Would love and appreciate any advice.

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My surgery is on April 23rd. Two days... While I do trust my team of providers completely, I'm starting to get nervous. I'm a cash patient, so I didn't have to go through the mandatory things insurance makes you do. They did educated me but I never had to do support group classes. Came across this app on my own, and just wanna say I'm so happy I did. Reading everyone's posts and stories is very motivating. Would love and appreciate any advice.

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My surgery is on April 23rd. Two days... While I do trust my team of providers completely, I'm starting to get nervous. I'm a cash patient, so I didn't have to go through the mandatory things insurance makes you do. They did educated me but I never had to do support group classes. Came across this app on my own, and just wanna say I'm so happy I did. Reading everyone's posts and stories is very motivating. Would love and appreciate any advice.

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My surgery is on April 23rd. Two days... While I do trust my team of providers completely, I'm starting to get nervous. I'm a cash patient, so I didn't have to go through the mandatory things insurance makes you do. They did educated me but I never had to do support group classes. Came across this app on my own, and just wanna say I'm so happy I did. Reading everyone's posts and stories is very motivating. Would love and appreciate any advice.

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