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Jason

welcome aboard, its nice to have a man around the house, we don't have that many and always great to have a different perspective. Things should start turning around for you, you are still only 6 days out, and any discomfort will gradually go away. Everyones experience is different. As each day goes by, things should improve. Ask this board any and all questions, we're hear to listen and give advice, but remember your dr.s words are the most important. Good luck - can't wait to hear about whats going on -

best wishes

kathy

WLS 12/15/11

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Hi Jason, I'm cathy and live in the UK. My surgery is scheduled for 3rd April in Czech Rep. I wish you well in your recovery.

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Hi all' date=' my name is Jason. Had my op on 3rd March. First 6 days slight discomfort and on liquids.[/quote']

Congratulations !!! =) wolcome I had my surgery on the 24/2/12 and I didint feel desconfort for the fist week ! But then some horrible pain on my chest ! It will go away ! Don't worry to much ! U will fiend lots of lovely people who will help u a lot !!!!! ;) this page is amazing ! All the best ;)

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Welcome!!! I am 4 days post op! Today has been one of the best days I have had! How are you doing with everything?

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Thanks all for the warm welcome. I'm managing the liquid diet. Get full very quick tho. Taking multivits and taking short walks. Had coffee withdrawal headache for the last 5 day. Today is a good day. No headache :-)

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Sounds like you're doing great! (the coffee detox is NO fun!! :P )

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Welcome! You will do great. Keep us posted on your progress! :rolleyes:

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Welcome to the loser's bench!! It gets better VERY fast from here!! :)

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Well day 7 post op did not start off great. 4:30am woke up with stabbing pain in right upper leg. Quick look on Internet and suggests DVT. Called taxi and went to hospital A&E. Leg swelled up a bit and very tender to touch. D-dimer blood test confirmed very high levels. Given a 5 day corse of Anticoagulation medicine to inject tummy and next Friday go for scan on legs. The pain now is a hot dull burning sensation. Awful feeling.

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Well day 7 post op did not start off great. 4:30am woke up with stabbing pain in right upper leg. Quick look on Internet and suggests DVT. Called taxi and went to hospital A&E. Leg swelled up a bit and very tender to touch. D-dimer blood test confirmed very high levels. Given a 5 day corse of Anticoagulation medicine to inject tummy and next Friday go for scan on legs. The pain now is a hot dull burning sensation. Awful feeling.

hi jason, sorry you are having such complications - the problem with with your legs sounds very painful and obviously not wanted. Hopefully your pain will subside and you will improve each day. scan on legs, tummy problems oh no, - i am sending healthy wishes your way. get better soon - kathy

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Well day 7 post op did not start off great. 4:30am woke up with stabbing pain in right upper leg. Quick look on Internet and suggests DVT. Called taxi and went to hospital A&E. Leg swelled up a bit and very tender to touch. D-dimer blood test confirmed very high levels. Given a 5 day corse of Anticoagulation medicine to inject tummy and next Friday go for scan on legs. The pain now is a hot dull burning sensation. Awful feeling.

OH no! What's DVT? Did you get a blood clot? Is that why you got anticoagulants?

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My surgeon is making me do the shots for 2 weeks, lovonox. To prevent what happened to you, go thing you cought it in time, nice work!

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