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Woke up without pain today! Post op day 6. Down 14lbs from surgery date!

Since I last posted I have officially hit 10 months post op on July 3rd. I started at my high weight of 308 pounds two weeks before surgery and I am currently 173.8 pounds. So many things have changed since my last update. I have gone vegan and so many aspects of my health has improved beyond what the WLS has done for me. So that is amazing. But also I might have an ulcer so I am scheduled for an endoscopy later this month. So things have been up and down but hopefully everything comes back fine. However, back to a lighter note my first picture is me right before surgery and the second is me from two days ago. The changes have been dramatic but so worth it. I am hoping to lose another 20 pounds and I hope to make it to the 150's by my one year mark.

My VSG surgery was July 1, 2019; 3 nights in Hospital; Now 7 days Post Op; feeling stronger everyday

I have you lifted in prayers! I am so excited for you.

Its so crazy 2oz! Reminds me of what a baby drinks when they are first born.

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Tomorrow is my big day!!!! I have dreamed about this for a long time. I can’t believe it’s actually happening. I am so nervous. If you’re the praying type, send me a few!!!!

Thanks so much for all the updates!! Rest well and recover!!! Sending great thoughts for early am discharge!

Thank you! I hope it’s speedy!

Awake from surgery. Yeah, sore from gas pains and God knows what else. Went as expected.

Just read that you are also a nurse!!! We make the most interesting patients! Also a fellow doctoral student (c/o 2021). I am confident your colleagues took great care of you! Speedy Recovery

Prayers that things get better and please keep us informed

Starting my 10 day liquid diet today!!

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Well that's good

22 lbs in 26 days. Bypass.

I talked to doctor, they told me to stop my Protein Shakes until swelling is down and restart them Sunday. Today it seems to be better.

Thank you everyone for the replies. It will definitely be interesting you see how it goes for us.

I had RNY on July 3. I have 4 days clear and 11 days full liquid. I am struggling to meet my liquid and Protein goals, I can't even imagine eating real food right now. Im still learning how to manage my pain while getting some walking in during the day. I need this time to learn how to eat again, so I'm def not ready for real food anyway.

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We are surgery twins. Are you home yet?Your experience sounds just like mine. I was very distended yesterday but I begged to go home. So i went home on post op day 1! And I slept a glorious 5 hours which was amazing since post op day 0 I didn’t sleep at all. I had an allergic reaction to morphine PCA so they switched me to fentanyl which eased the pain better but only lasted such a short time due to its short half life. They then started me on oxys which I am on now. I’m crossing my fingers I won’t need those after today.
Still a little painful going from laying to sitting to standing and vice versa but overall I am so surprised with how well I’m getting around.

My six incisions are open to air. He glued them. They look good: just a little drainage on them but they said as long as it’s nonpurulent serosanguinous it’s fine.
Keep me in the loop on how you’re feeling!!

You had RNY and are on purées already!?

I too finally am able to pass gas and I had a BM. I’ve never been so happy in my life. BM still loose, but I would assume it’s going to be that way for awhile. It was small too. As far as Water and Protein goes, once your belly isn’t distended anymore and you move some of it around, I’m sure protein and water will come easy. 
As far as your temp, I would wait it out. It’s not technically a fever yet as we can fluctuate up and down from 98.6. If you get low grade (100.1) and above which chills and such, I would call the doctor.

Post op day 3. Last night was not good. Constant full feeling is keeping me from drinking anything which I believe made me spike a fever. Call into doctors office to see what I can do. I took some miralax and that did help me go, but it’s all loose and I never feel less full. It’s super painful how tight my stomach is from the distention

I get that. Mine are glued so I don’t need to do any of that!

Post op day 3. Last night was not good. Constant full feeling is keeping me from drinking anything which I believe made me spike a fever. Call into doctors office to see what I can do. I took some miralax and that did help me go, but it’s all loose and I never feel less full. It’s super painful how tight my stomach is from the distention

My husband and I are having VSG on Tuesday. Before I ask this question I just want to say that we are aware every person and situation is different anyway, we were talking about a few other couples we know who’ve done this and how exciting it was watching them lose and picturing ourselves in their shoes soon. I’m just curious on you guys journeys how much had you lost at your milestone appts? Post-Op Apt, 1mo, 4mo, 6 mo, 1 yr etc.

Hi guys!! Like Alex, recovery of RNY was very manageable. I still haven’t passed any gas, so belly is still pretty distended. But pain is under control and I was able to tolerate Bari 3 diet today, sooooo I just left the hospital!! Yay!