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What are you all doing to recuperate? If you are returning back to work' date=' when? I'm at home for two weeks watching a bunch of movies, walking around and trying to get the liquid and Protein in. And I'll be back to work on July 22nd.[/quote']

Same here...

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What are you all doing to recuperate? If you are returning back to work' date=' when? I'm at home for two weeks watching a bunch of movies, walking around and trying to get the liquid and Protein in. And I'll be back to work on July 22nd.[/quote']

I'm a hairdresser and I'm going back Monday ! Just gonna take it easy :)

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What are you all doing to recuperate? If you are returning back to work' date=' when? I'm at home for two weeks watching a bunch of movies, walking around and trying to get the liquid and Protein in. And I'll be back to work on July 22nd.[/quote']

I just came home from the hospital yesterday (Fri. Afternoon) and was supposed to work today but im not feeling up to it. Im still in pain and tring to get enough Liquid Protein is a job all by itself lol...my family is helping me with my two year old so I will jus watch tv and walk around a few times a day. Ill return to work nxt Saturday if all goes well!

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Can anyone help me... I was sleeved 8th July. Was home by the 10th :-) been doing fine gettin up walkin about. In some discomfort but nothing the painkillers won't sort. Finally went for a #2 last night and today I've hot period like symptoms even though I haven't had a period in over a year as I have the contraceptive implant in? I'm baffled as to what it can be and hopng this slight bleeding is nothing serious :(

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Can anyone help me... I was sleeved 8th July. Was home by the 10th :-) been doing fine gettin up walkin about. In some discomfort but nothing the painkillers won't sort. Finally went for a #2 last night and today I've hot period like symptoms even though I haven't had a period in over a year as I have the contraceptive implant in? I'm baffled as to what it can be and hopng this slight bleeding is nothing serious :(

I have Mirena and got my period 2 days after surgery. I know two others with Mirena who never get periods who got theirs right after surgery. One person's nurse explained it was a reaction to body trauma. My period was weird, too, not regular stuff. It passed in 3 days like usual. But definitely call your doctor if you're concerned.

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I have Mirena and got my period 2 days after surgery. I know two others with Mirena who never get periods who got theirs right after surgery. One person's nurse explained it was a reaction to body trauma. My period was weird' date=' too, not regular stuff. It passed in 3 days like usual. But definitely call your doctor if you're concerned.[/quote']

Thank you so much mayfly. This has put my mind at rest. If bleeding gets worse or lasts longer than 3-4 days I shall give them a call back. Thank you for replying x

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I just drank some Protein Shake a day early. I don't give a poop. I felt like I wAs falling over and needed nourishment so I had like 5 sips. And...it was gross. Lol.

Someone said 2 weeks out I will feel better? That better be true. Anyone get on the scale?

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I just drank some Protein Shake a day early. I don't give a poop. I felt like I wAs falling over and needed nourishment so I had like 5 sips. And...it was gross. Lol.

Someone said 2 weeks out I will feel better? That better be true. Anyone get on the scale?

I don't think I start Protein until I see my doctor on Thursday , yesterday I felt so weak but the Gatorade I drank really helped . I've been staying positive during this whole process and telling myself ill be okay and recovery will go well and I am honestly feeling great for only being 5 days post op ! It's all about the positive mindset :)

But ! My starting weight was 265 and as of this morning I'm 253 :)

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Since the barium swallow and all it's nastiness I'm so sensitive to smell and taste. Like my husband brought home the liquid codeine all I had to do was look at it and was so nauseated had to just put it away before I puked

OMG - The barium swallow was horrific! It made me nauseated almost immediately and I was nauseous for a whole day! But, on the bright side, I know that my new tummy has no leaks and I am really happy about that!

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I don't think I start Protein until I see my doctor on Thursday ' date=' yesterday I felt so weak but the Gatorade I drank really helped . I've been staying positive during this whole process and telling myself ill be okay and recovery will go well and I am honestly feeling great for only being 5 days post op ! It's all about the positive mindset :)

But ! My starting weight was 265 and as of this morning I'm 253 :)[/quote']

I really really just want to scream. I go from being positive to about to cry. I'm all about this but - I freaking need a purée in my life. Taking another sip of chicken broth is making me insane. I'm mostly going insane because the paper on eating guidelines they gave me at the hospital and the book I received prior to surgery are inconsistent. I am not feeling regret because I know this is going to improve daily but I am feeling really frustrated.

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I really really just want to scream. I go from being positive to about to cry. I'm all about this but - I freaking need a purée in my life. Taking another sip of chicken broth is making me insane. I'm mostly going insane because the paper on eating guidelines they gave me at the hospital and the book I received prior to surgery are inconsistent. I am not feeling regret because I know this is going to improve daily but I am feeling really frustrated.

I know what you mean ! I can't even have chicken broth literally the only things I can stand is Gatorade , Water and occasionally an ice pop . I was hanging out with my friends yesterday and they made burgers and cheese fries .. It was literally torture . We can do it though !!!

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I'm with ya. I'm so grumpy that nobody in my house wants to be around me. I'm really not trying to be but I just feel like crud. My stomach does nothing but churn if I sit down, I can't stray far from the bathroom, I'd love to chew something and about all I can stand are SF Popsicles, the broth from Top Ramen and propel Water. This too shall pass..... Right??

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I'm with ya. I'm so grumpy that nobody in my house wants to be around me. I'm really not trying to be but I just feel like crud. My stomach does nothing but churn if I sit down' date=' I can't stray far from the bathroom, I'd love to chew something and about all I can stand are SF Popsicles, the broth from Top Ramen and propel Water. This too shall pass..... Right??[/quote']

I seriously hope so.

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I'm with ya. I'm so grumpy that nobody in my house wants to be around me. I'm really not trying to be but I just feel like crud. My stomach does nothing but churn if I sit down' date=' I can't stray far from the bathroom, I'd love to chew something and about all I can stand are SF Popsicles, the broth from Top Ramen and propel Water. This too shall pass..... Right??[/quote']

Oh yeah, I'm grumpy as hell. I freaked out on my husband. Twice. I felt better after taking a walk but I didn't want to go. And exercise is as much fun as it has ever been.

BUT! I've lost some weight and I'm going to lose some more. So that's good. We can get through it.

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