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Well Georgette seems to be handling things well. I think the hunger I have is head hunger. Because my stomach feels tight at times and then I have to walk to get some of the tightness to go away.

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2 days closer to pain free and back to normal.. Congrats and glad you're home now

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For those who asked why the surgeon wrote "yes" on her abdomen, it's in response to a patient safety goal of identifying the proper site for surgery. It was originally intended to prevent "wrong side" surgery (like the wrong arm or leg) but now many hospitals have the surgeon acknowledge his surgical site.

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Hi everyone, was just sleeved yesterday at noon. I am still at the surgical center. It is 2:30 am. Been sleeping for hours which is good. Pain is minimal. I was so pleased I can drink okay. After reading some stories I wondered. They just started an IV so I am hydrated when I go home this morning. Overall it is better than I expected. Great nursing staff.

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Hi everyone' date=' was just sleeved yesterday at noon. I am still at the surgical center. It is 2:30 am. Been sleeping for hours which is good. Pain is minimal. I was so pleased I can drink okay. After reading some stories I wondered. They just started an IV so I am hydrated when I go home this morning. Overall it is better than I expected. Great nursing staff.[/quote']

Good to hear a positive recovery story! I hope my recovery is as comfortable as urs seems, and that I will sleep most of the pain away! Hehe My surgery recovery is in Beverly Hills so I hope they are very nice and accommodate my pain needs! :-)

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GLAD YOUR DOING OK... IM NOT GETTING SLEEVED UNTIL JULY AND I PRAY MINE IS NOT PAINFUL!!! JUST THINK YOUR GOING TO NEVER FORGET WHAT U DID TO BECOME HEALTHY SO YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO PUT YOURSELF IN THIS SITUATION AGAIN!!! GOOD LUCK AND KEEP IN TOUCH ;)

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A lot more difficult than I thought going into it. I being discharged now- I would be happy to answer any questions. In the meantime' date=' here are pictures of my incision sites.

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Congrats to you:))) I sooo appreciate your picture! I'm on the list for my first class so idk yet if they will offer it to me but it helps to c what to expect, so thx again:). Get better soon n keep on keepn on.

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Thanks for the sweet comments. :0)

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