I just had the traditional bypass on 10-30-12. I am a 41 year old African American male from the Philadelphia area. The first three days since the surgery have been filled with adjustments and discomfort but I am still excited about the whole process. I'm on my way home. I'm sipping away. I started this journey over a year ago. I can't believe I followed through! Are there any other 10-30-12 folks out there?

congrats and welcome. So glad we can share in your journey. I have surgery on the seventh next wed, So I will be right behind you,

You will find all kinds of support and info here. If you have a question, just ask, somebody will know the answer.

Wishing you the very best and hoping for a quick recovery for you.

Cool. I've had the app for a while, but I thought it was time to chime in! I'm excited for you. We have to keep in touch!

Welcome to the site. I had my surgery on Oct 15th. You will love this site.

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Oct 15th, cool. You are well into the flow of this thng now. Special note: The first thing I noticed since i've come home is that the bed and chairs at the hospital were uncomfortable...I have not experienced the same discomfort since I've been home...(I was not on the regular recovery floor due to my sleep apnea.) It gave me the impression that the first few days after surgery are rough, but that may not be the case...I'm doing fine now!

I am new to the site today and I have no idea what I am doing! I had surgery on September 11th, but my recovery is very slow. I hope that this finds you in good spirits and you continue to feel better at the comfort of your own home.

That's good. I don't think hospitals want you to be comfortable lol. How are you doing on your Protein and fluids?

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When u say slow, what do you mean? Are you still experiencing some discomfort? You should be beyond liquids-only and consuming solid foods by now. I'm feeling pretty good. I took a nice little walk this morning. Everything is on schedule, I guess.

Well I will wait till you are fully recovered before I asked you about those Eagles!! Yes, I'm from Atlanta

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That's good. I don't think hospitals want you to be comfortable lol. How are you doing on your Protein and fluids?

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I'm maintaining with the fluids! So Far, so good.

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That's funny! I can't even respond to that!

welcome to the boards!!

welcome to the boards!!

Thanks!

Wishing you a speedy and easy recovery.

Congratulations,welcome to this new jorney,my surgery was oct.9.12,my recovery is been more than great,the first day u will fell discomfort cause all the gas,but as long u sip,chew well ur food if they put u on soft diet,make sure u swallowed the food slow if not you will fell like shoking ur self and walk half hour everyday,and stay away of craving because if u eat wrong food u will experience dumping syndrome,and belive me thats not a cute feeling i learn my lesson by eating a dam cookie lmao,stick with the diet they give u and drink ur proteins and vitamins,you my experience feeling also blue sad cause you mig tough at the beginning it was easy but nothing like living the real thing ,i wish u the best and hope u like this fantastic site

My surgery date was 10/29/12. Feeling pretty good so far.