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Lovebone89

By Lovebone89, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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lolawaiting    83

lolawaiting
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Fred- it was a fucking bitch. But not for too long. I had surgery 12/29. As soon as I woke up they said they were taking me up to my fam, moved the bed an inch and I threw up. Thght fuckkkkk what have I done. I walked immediately (I have my daddy's will) Came home 12/31 ( would have preferred to stay in hosp on morphine drip- I abused that shit.) they took me off early in the day and started me on lortab which gave me the worst headache so I didn't even fill the prescrip. 31st/1st- slept all day, felt horrible, gas pains SUCK. And I don't mean like farting gas, gas trapped in your chest. My tummy was making TONS of noise though. I told my brother not to do his surgery lol I was miserable, depressed, uncomfortable, gassy, sore, regretful. By the 2nd (5 days post op) started feeling better. And today was even better. Didnt rely on the gas x strips so much (buy a box or two). So yes it fucking sucks. But not for too long. I think youth helps recovery also, so maybe you'll do better than me ;) I still have a hard time finding a comfortable spot to sleep in ( sometimes slightly tilted kills me), but I don't need nearly as much sleep as before (I was getting about 15 hours a day at first) praying for no complications and that every day keeps getting equally better :) btw I've also lost 8 pounds since the 31st so it makes me feel a little better lol

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Lovebone89    16

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So its all worth it?

Fred Montana JR

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lolawaiting    83

lolawaiting
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Yes it is :) so far... Lol

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Lovebone89    16

Lovebone89
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Ha Im so nervous

Fred Montana JR

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cjoyce    187

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It really only sucks for the first 5-7 days.....after that I was feeling pretty normal. Was back to sleeping on stomach by 2 weeks out.

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simplysammi    134

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Well I guess I'm just lucky. I never had gas pain or had to use gas x. I didn't even have trouble sleeping. I wish everyone had it as easy! I think being young helps a lot.

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zeroette    11

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I was up and walking around as soon as I got to my hospittal room. I left the hospital the morning after surgery.pain wasnt to bad.

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Nurse Jen    45

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I agree about the gas pain.....it is terrible!!!! It is trapped in your abdomen/cheat from surgery...it took about 5 day for mine to work it way out. I was sore bending and getting out of bed, but it is worth it. Today I am down 92.6lbs and completely happy with my decision. Ever heard the expression...no pain, no gain?? Just think of it like that :)

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lovealways    287

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Anyone of you guys on Facebook? I'd love to watch some of your progress and connect :) Seeing shrinking pictures is so motivational. Only issue is MOST people on my fb don't know I'm getting the surgery, but we can talk in comments and stuff :)

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zeroette    11

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I am

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lovealways    287

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My email on fb is jenniferc328@aol.com and name on fb is Jenn Margaret. Feel free to add me :)

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jordynvb    7

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I was 19 when I had my surgery on August 22 of 2012 now I'm 20 and doing alright!

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Nurse Jen    45

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Anyone of you guys on Facebook? I'd love to watch some of your progress and connect <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Seeing shrinking pictures is so motivational. Only issue is MOST people on my fb don't know I'm getting the surgery' date=' but we can talk in comments and stuff <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

I am on Facebook and I post pictures periodically as well as my weight loss....I am Jennifer Ingraham DeLong....I don't just tell people I had surgery. Some know and some find out but fb is my way for family to see my progress, look me up

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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