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Home from Surgery and feeling like I'm in somebody else's body

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AChristian    112

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I just have arrived home on Jan. 24th after having being sleeved. I feel great, maybe a little bloated though. However, I haven't needed any pain meds they sent me home with. I woke up this morning and weighed. I know I shouldn't have but I did. I didn't expect to see anything with all the fluids etc. However, I was shocked when the scale told me I was down nearly 8 pounds in 5 days after surgery. Shocking!! This is so weird...its like I'm finally SAFE inside somebody else's wonderful body. :) Thank you God!!!

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AChristian    112

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I just have arrived home on Jan. 24th after having being sleeved. I feel great, maybe a little bloated though. However, I haven't needed any pain meds they sent me home with. I woke up this morning and weighed. I know I shouldn't have but I did. I didn't expect to see anything with all the fluids etc. However, I was shocked when the scale told me I was down nearly 8 pounds in 5 days after surgery. Shocking!! This is so weird...its like I'm finally SAFE inside somebody else's wonderful body. :) Thank you God!!!

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AChristian    112

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By the way, does anybody know why my picture doesn't appear under my name on all my posts and why you actually have to click on my name to see me? Did I do something wrong when I uploaded it?

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Diane    24

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I just have arrived home on Jan. 24th after having being sleeved. I feel great, maybe a little bloated though. However, I haven't needed any pain meds they sent me home with. I woke up this morning and weighed. I know I shouldn't have but I did. I didn't expect to see anything with all the fluids etc. However, I was shocked when the scale told me I was down nearly 8 pounds in 5 days after surgery. Shocking!! This is so weird...its like I'm finally SAFE inside somebody else's wonderful body. :) Thank you God!!!

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Diane    24

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Ohhh Sheila:

It was nice to read your post about ur surgery on Jan. 24, I am glad everything went so well for you and that you are doing so well. You see my surgery is on Feb. 14 and I am anxious and very excited and filled with anticipation for the big day. Reading your post makes me feel more secure in the choice I have made to get the sleeve. I hope you continue to update us with new progress reports as you go. Thanks for the information. Diane - newbie to this site.

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Sheila    1

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By the way, does anybody know why my picture doesn't appear under my name on all my posts and why you actually have to click on my name to see me? Did I do something wrong when I uploaded it?

Hi Sheila,

I think you have to put your picture in the area that says Avatar. Just uploading the picture into Profile doesn't add the photo on your posts. I found that out when I did that.

Hope everything went great for your surgery.

Sheila

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AChristian    112

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Yes, it was the avatar....thank you Sheila!!

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Rootman    1,101

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Well welcome and good luck. You are just starting a life long adventure.

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Sheila    1

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Yes, it was the avatar....thank you Sheila!!

You are very welcome!!!

Sheila

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,280

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Congratulations on your new tiny tummy!!! :)

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AChristian    112

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Very caring and compassionate man who I feel truly cares about the life of his patients more than the dollars.

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rnangieo    0

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I arrived at the hospital the day you were released. I am in the hotel now recovering. I am feeling pretty good now. A little sore, but much better than I was. My stomach is making crazy loud noises (like growling). Did yours do that also?

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AChristian    112

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Yes, mine did that a bunch! Lol. Glad you are doing great! Keep me' posted!

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