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I"m so happy for you!! I wish I could start to walk' date=' but I get so winded. Maybe because they did the hernia surgery also. If anyone else is going through this please let me know. Good luck to all.[/quote']

Start slow. I also has the hernia repair and was very winded in the beginning. My first walks were 5 or 10 minutes. I have worked my endurance up. Today (5 days out) I did 40 minutes. Don't worry about walking too fast, either. Take it slow initially.

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I will also be 2 weeks post op tomorrow and it is my first post op appt too! I am excited I have been trying to eat some things like I have tried potatoes (mashed of course) and to add Protein I put a little shredded half skim mozz cheese on it...I also have tried some cold cuts...turkey and chicken...I can honestly say I haven't had a problem with anything...no pain...no trouble eAting...I did struggle with weight loss in the beginning I felt like I wasn't losing a lot compared to others but I have lost 14lbs in 13 days which def isn't bad :) feeling pretty good except I get tired easily...I am thinking I must not be getting enough protein has anyone else experienced that?

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Start slow. I also has the hernia repair and was very winded in the beginning. My first walks were 5 or 10 minutes. I have worked my endurance up. Today (5 days out) I did 40 minutes. Don't worry about walking too fast' date=' either. Take it slow initially.

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Thank you, it's been very frustrating for me. It helps to know that I'm not the only one. Tomorrow will be two weeks for me. I haven't lost any weight since last week, and wondering if I ever will again. I know it's not healthy to have to all fall off too fast, but 10 more pounds would be nice. I keep thinking when I go back on the 19th, what if I don't lose weight. I have followed the diet to a T, and I'm at a stand still. Is this normal? My tummy feels a bit bloated, but maybe that's the way it is suppose to be??

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I had my surgery last Wed. - 6/27 and I must say that I do not feel too good. I can walk around with no problem and my incisions are ok but I have so much indigestion and I cannot get enough Protein down. My dr. insists that this is all normal. I have a headache but he said that that can still be from the anethesia. I belch a lot and am so full all the time. I feel very weak. My nutritionist said to add yogurt to up the protein. It has helped some. I sleep in a recliner to avoid more gas.I hope it starts getting better. Hope you feel better too.

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I will also be 2 weeks post op tomorrow and it is my first post op appt too! I am excited I have been trying to eat some things like I have tried potatoes (mashed of course) and to add Protein I put a little shredded half skim mozz cheese on it...I also have tried some cold cuts...turkey and chicken...I can honestly say I haven't had a problem with anything...no pain...no trouble eAting...I did struggle with weight loss in the beginning I felt like I wasn't losing a lot compared to others but I have lost 14lbs in 13 days which def isn't bad :) feeling pretty good except I get tired easily...I am thinking I must not be getting enough Protein has anyone else experienced that?

I still get very tired, and I have another headache tonight. If I eat or drink too fast I get a horrible pain for a few seconds then it goes right away. The other night I have severe heartburn for the first time. I also burp alot. I want to start losing weight again, can't stand being at a stand still when I harldy eat anything. UGH...

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Ok so today I managed to get 58g of Protein in me that is almost double what ihad been doing so I am very happy! We will see how I feel tomorrow :) I can't believe tomorrow is 2 weeks it feels like it was a month ago...time is just flying by and I am so happy that I am losing roughly a lb a day...my birthday is the 28th of this month I am hoping I will be almost down to 200lbs...right now I am 217lbs....so my first goal is within reach :)

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my surgery was 6/18. I was able to get in and out of bed by myself at 1 week. I was still tender heck I am still a little tender now having some nerve pain. I still sleep in my back because side is too uncomfortable but on a good note I am walking 2 miles a day at a slow pace. No more mess and Protein and Fluid intake are right on target.

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Today is 2 week post op, and I'm feeling real good, going camping tomorrow, been on the go all day getting ready, this first time sitting down.

Haven't tried solid meat yet but I will this week, dr said I could go right to solids and skip the mushie stage...

I have no hunger eat only cause I have to, today all I had was Protein smoothie for Breakfast, and small peach smoothie from McDonald's for lunch and 3tbsp cottage cheese for supper, right now sipping on another protein smoothie.

I haven't been getting my protein in, have to work on that....

Had no pains the last 2 days, but last night I turned in bed and felt a sharp pain near one incision, been in pain all day... Incision didn't rip open but think I pulled something inside... Hurts every time i stand and bend over.

Oh and I'm 20lbs down in 14days:)

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Ok so today I managed to get 58g of Protein in me that is almost double what ihad been doing so I am very happy! We will see how I feel tomorrow :) I can't believe tomorrow is 2 weeks it feels like it was a month ago...time is just flying by and I am so happy that I am losing roughly a lb a day...my birthday is the 28th of this month I am hoping I will be almost down to 200lbs...right now I am 217lbs....so my first goal is within reach :)

I am so happy for you that you're losing weight. I have been at a stand still for over a week now, and I'm really getting upset. Again, I got up this morning and still at the same weight. I'm doing everything I'm suppose to and I'm seeing nothing. I have had a headache since last night. It doesn't seem possible that I would be dehydrated, but maybe that is why. I'm gonna try to walk this morning before it get's too hot. I think if the weather was cooler I would feel better. Anyway, I hope that you reach your goal for your birthday!! Good luck!!

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I am so happy for you that you're losing weight. I have been at a stand still for over a week now' date=' and I'm really getting upset. Again, I got up this morning and still at the same weight. I'm doing everything I'm suppose to and I'm seeing nothing. I have had a headache since last night. It doesn't seem possible that I would be dehydrated, but maybe that is why. I'm gonna try to walk this morning before it get's too hot. I think if the weather was cooler I would feel better. Anyway, I hope that you reach your goal for your birthday!! Good luck!![/quote']

Thank you...and don't worry you will get there soon just don't give up! Official weight loss is 21.5lbs in 14 days!! They said I am doing great and now I just have to get in to see the nutritionist and they said I can advance my diet as tolerated!! I still have to work on my Protein though and my bp was on the lower side so I also need to watch my Fluid and salt intake but all in all I am very happy with these results :)

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Wow. Congrats! I can't beleive youre going camping!! I am super jealous. Makese excited to hit the two week mark :). Youre doing great ~~~

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Sleeved June 26, 2012

Were you still sore? Never really did before.

Could you sleep on your side? Yes, I'm a stomach sleeper, can sleep on my stomach too!

Could you tie shoes? Yes but wear sandles most of the time.

Bruising? Yes, at one of the 4 incision sites. It's still black, no green yet!

Feeling great!

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Sleeved June 26' date=' 2012

Were you still sore? Never really did before.

Could you sleep on your side? Yes, I'm a stomach sleeper, can sleep on my stomach too!

Could you tie shoes? Yes but wear sandles most of the time.

Bruising? Yes, at one of the 4 incision sites. It's still black, no green yet!

Feeling great![/quote']

I'm a stomach sleeper too. Mostly on my left side but I guess cos of the pain med catheter/pump I had in the hospital on the left side it's more sore. I'm able to lay in my right side with very little problems. And I too have some nasty looking bruises around incisions at the moment.

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