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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

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Yes it is :) so far... Lol

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Lovebone89    16

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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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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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