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Rettak64 got a reaction from AussieMom3 in Day 3 Post-Op July 3, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from Raquelg22 in First Post-Op Dr Visit June 28, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from whtnybrks in June 2022 surgery buddies June 25, 20224 yr

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.

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Rettak64 got a reaction from summerseeker in First Post-Op Dr Visit June 23, 20224 yr

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.

Rettak64 got a reaction from ShianRaineDrop in 9 days post-op June 20, 20224 yr

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

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Rettak64 got a reaction from Arabesque in 9 days post-op June 16, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from summerseeker in 9 days post-op June 15, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from elesir8 in 4 days post op and feeling so sick June 14, 20224 yr

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.

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Rettak64 got a reaction from mickey1012 in Day 3 Post-Op June 12, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from Arabesque in Day 4 Post-Op June 11, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from summerseeker in Day 4 Post-Op June 10, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ in Day 3 Post-Op June 10, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from Possum220 in Day 3 Post-Op June 10, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from Arabesque in Day 3 Post-Op June 10, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from It'sAlbright in Day 3 Post-Op June 9, 20224 yr

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.
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Rettak64 got a reaction from Patricia Bee in Day 1 Post Op June 8, 20224 yr

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!
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Rettak64 got a reaction from summerseeker in Day 1 Post Op June 8, 20224 yr

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!
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Rettak64 got a reaction from riverlady241 in Surgery Scheduled June 8, 20224 yr

WOW! Congratulations!
It took me 6 months to get my date. I'm scheduled for June 6th.

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