I had surgery 10/22 (Monday). I slept most of the morning then focused on walking about 20 min. By the end of my laps I was ready to sleep again. I was discharged Tuesday at noon and have been focusing on sleep/sip/walk. I have not taken any of the heavy pain meds and even the gas isn't bad

Thanks everyone!

As far as prepping goes I followed the recommendations from people on the forms and did not use any of it! Was too tired to mess with my phone or laptop. They gave me a lip moisturizer so I didn't use my stuff. I brought gas x but found out walking was just as effective. But I never had the sharp pains people talk about. I am finding it hard to sleep for more then 3 hrs at a time so I take a few laps around my house' date=' sip on some Water and go back to bed. I was cleared for Protein shakes right away but I am not using them cuz it's hard enough for me to get my water in right now. I'm more worried about dehydration then protein right now[/quote']

Good luck with your recovery.

Way to go Donny! It sounds like you got this thing licked! I'm with you on the sweet drinks, I am 4 months out and I can't eat or drink anything with sugar in it, it makes me sick, but I guess that is to my advantage, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to lose 87 lbs!

Good luck to you Donny. I was sleeved the day after you on Tuesday the 23rd. I should be released today. I was do tired the First and second day. Passed the leak test, i am allowed water, crystal light, tea and jello today. Hoping not to go home with the drainage tube dull in me.

Good luck to you Donny. I was sleeved the day after you on Tuesday the 23rd. I should be released today. I was do tired the First and second day. Passed the leak test, i am allowed Water, crystal light, tea and Jello today. Hoping not to go home with the drainage tube dull in me.

Awesome job! Hope your recovery is as smooth as mine! I was fortunate enough to not have a catheter, drain, or blood thinner shots.