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How long after surgery were u functional?

My friend I went to nursing school with got sleeved today. We have been going through this process together and she promised to text me as soon as she woke up. It's been 5 hours since she was going in. How soon were u able to make a call?

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    • Mrs.FullerRN
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      Hey guys. She just texted me a few hours ago ( 2 1/2 days post op) and said "I'm alive, anesthesia kicked my ass, just woke up." That was all I've gotten out of her but the good news is she's alive. T

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      It might be a while my first day and a half was bad I was in and out of sleep cause of all the nausea and pain medinice

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      This is Rie! It was no time after I got to my room! I was really blessed because I had my surgery and have never looked back! I wanted to go home same day but the dr wouldn't let me! I know of th

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    Glad she's alright. I've been watching for an update.

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    I reacted that way when I had a D&c. A minor surgical procedure, and it took me almost 40 hours to wake up. My family was freaking out. I was so confused when I woke up

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    Great news. Thanks for the update. Glad she's doing well. Now you can breathe

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    I had mine on Tuesday I have spoken to no one by phone. To be honest I am just too uncomfortable. I also wretched and wretched because we discovered I was allergic to morphine. I had my oldest sister contact people for me.

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