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Rettak64

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    June 2022 surgery buddies

    I was told no potatoes because they are a high carb food
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    Day before surgery

    Weight isn't coming off as fast as I thought it would. I've had a few days of not feeling well but so far only 1 dumping episode.
  3. So I'm on my protien and liquid diet today. Surgery tomorrow at 230. Never thought this day would get here! My biggest fear now is possibly over eating once I'm home and throwing up! I HATE to throw up! But no turning back now...I shall conquer! Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Day before surgery

    I couldn't have my nails painted but my toes were painted and I was good.
  5. Had my 1st post-op visit today...my scale says I've lost 13 lbs...Dr scale says I've lost 7...6 lb difference!!! WTF!!! Dr says I should only be weighing myself once a week and that I'm doing fine. But I thought for sure the weight would come off a little faster. Sticking with soft foods until next appointment on July 20th. Hopefully I'll see a better loss then. My husband goes in on Monday for his surgery so at least we will both be on the same diet. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    June 2022 surgery buddies

    I had surgery on the 6th and I had pain getting out of bed for 5 days after I came home. Try sleeping on an a gle, it makes it easier to get out of bed. It does get better..I'm now 2 1/2 weeks post op and I have no problems with pain getting out of bed now. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    June 2022 surgery buddies

    My husband is. I had my surgery on the 6th and he just got in on a cancelation.
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    First Post-Op Dr Visit

    Ya I'm thinking thats what I'm gonna need to do too. Just weigh in at the doctor's office. With my husband having surgery on Monday, I'll be back in the office on 2 weeks with him anyway so I can weigh myself then. I can't continue to stress how much I'm loosing because I'll just hinder my progress.
  9. Feels pretty good, had a minor set back on soft veggies cuz I forgot the "seed" rule and thought I wad gonna die...so I've back tracked for a few days and feeling better. Weight loss has been slow (SW 250, CW 238, GW 150). Hoping it speeds up some, but I guess steady weight off is permanent weight off. Just thought it would be faster. First post-op visit is next Wednesday so I see what happens then. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    9 days post-op

    Ya I've been on soft veggies, soup, yogurt, pudding, juice ice chunks, since last week. I haven't had any issues, just have to go slow so as to not get over full Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    9 days post-op

    Both...info I received from doctor herself..she said 1st month post-op I should be down almost 30 pounds. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  12. Was doing really good with pain but yesterday thought doing 15 minutes on an elliptical wouldn't hurt (big mistake). Today I am as sore as I was on day 1 after surgery! Still having issues with water intake but protein is going fine. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Feeling irritable

    I'm the same way! I'm 1 week post today and I'm so freaking snappy with my husband . He's been approved but waiting on his date. But has slipped into old eating habits and I snapped on him yesterday. I'm trying so hard to stay on task after surgery and it's like he doesn't even care how much he eats. He hasn't gained his required weight back and is still losing slowly but I feel like it won't be long before he gains it back. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    6 Days Post-Op

    No I wasn't cleared either but I thought (dumb move) that an elliptical was just walking in place, not so much. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    4 days post op and feeling so sick

    My energy is not there yet, it's all I can do to walk for 15 minutes at a shot right now. I've been drinking Premier Protien shakes (pre-made), they taste much better than the powder. Also Equate shakes, but Core Power protien shakes are the bomb!!! They are a little pricey $2.50 - $3.00 each or $8.00 - $12.00 a 4 pack but sooo good. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    4 days post op and feeling so sick

    I had my surgery on the 6th. I had to start are with nothing but ice chips for 2 days and still felt like I was gonna hurle. And the gas!! I still burp all day!! Still not getting in all my water but getting close on protien. Midsection still extremely tender. And finally felt ok enough to stop nausea meds on Saturday. Just take it at your pace and go back to day 1 and see how you do but make sure you talk to your nutritionist, they may have a few tricks to get you through this. Good luck Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  17. Pain is subsiding a little more each day. Walking definitely helps. Feeling up to taking a shower today. From surgery on Monday to today I've lost 5 pounds. Promised myself I wouldn't worry about how fast or slow the weight comes off as long as it comes off. So I'll keep strolling along. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  18. I was concerned about my liquid diet...I called both my doctor and the surgery nurse and was told that I only have to prep for 1 day before my surgery. Not sure that that is enough time. Anybody else only have to prep for 24 hours? Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  19. Pain is much more tolerable with just Tylenol. Still can't sleep on my sides which is causing some lower back pain but manageable. Doing good with walking (not quite up to the 1/2 hour at a time yet). Not really feeling hunger pains yet, but trying my best to get in protien and liquids. Lost 6 pounds so far. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Concern and fear

    Try eating soup or foods a room temp. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Stall and brain

    Stalls are common keep going you'll get there. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  22. Well my surgery went well, took 3 hours due to severe scar tissue from a gall bladder surgery in 1992. I have to say that gastric sleeve surgery was much less painful than my C-section or my gall bladder surgery. Had me up walking in recovery about an hour after surgery. Then walked 1 more time after I was taken to my room. Walked 2 more times at hospital before I was released to come home. Was given a small hospital pitcher of ice chips last night. Then was given another one this morning. Was given 1oz of plain Greek yogurt for breakfast and 1oz of tomato soup for lunch. So definitely alot different than I thought food the 1st day after surgery would be. So far so good! Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Day 1 Post Op

    No I was able to go home after staying in hospital for 1 night. Surgery was at 230 on Monday and I was discharged at 200 on Tuesday. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  24. Ok surgery done!!! In recovery surgery took a little longer than normal due to state tissue from gall bladder surgery in 1992. But ready been up and walked and peed. Not just waiting to go ip to my room. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
  25. Well in off for my pre-op testing today for surgery on Monday afternoon. This has been a long journey for me so far (since I started this before COVID), but I'm really excited for the new me to finally come out from behind the fat me. Honestly, with the amount of weight my doctor is telling me I should lose, I will be back down to a weight I haven't seen since my freshman year in HS! I think that amount of weight will make me too small but I'm gonna go for it anyway and see what happens. With that being said, I will be starting at 250 pounds and should be down to 130 pounds (according to my team) by this time next year. Will let everyone know how I feel on Monday evening after surgery. Good luck to all my June buddies! Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app

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