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Get gas-x for the chest pain it works so good. They come in strips that break down.

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did ya'll have to get an IV for the EGD... what should I expect? He told me I'd be asleep...

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did ya'll have to get an IV for the EGD... what should I expect? He told me I'd be asleep...

I had a IV. I was put to sleep it was really quick I had no pain at all but was really sleepy the rest of the day

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Get gas-x for the chest pain it works so good. They come in strips that break down.

Hey, Gurlygirl! How are you doing??

HW 341 LW 314.2 CW 299.1 RNY 03/25/13

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Not gonna lie...everyone that said they felt great can take a flying leap...I was violently ill and in indescribable pain for 7 hours...I am much better today but yeah...I was in tears and I'm very tough. That was just my experience and I'm sure that's rare...but I'm grateful it's over

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did ya'll have to get an IV for the EGD... what should I expect? He told me I'd be asleep...

I had mine this morning. I was put to sleep, but I woke right up within minutes. I was not sleepy at all after- in fact, I felt rested of all things. They wanted me in the wheelchair, but I kept getting up to do things. I felt silly being in the chair. Very easy-was nervous though.

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did ya'll have to get an IV for the EGD... what should I expect? He told me I'd be asleep...

I had IV and I was wide awake through the procedure but I did not feel anything. Quick and painless,

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Not gonna lie...everyone that said they felt great can take a flying leap...I was violently ill and in indescribable pain for 7 hours...I am much better today but yeah...I was in tears and I'm very tough. That was just my experience and I'm sure that's rare...but I'm grateful it's over

Sorry you had a hard time! Glad it's better thanks for the brutal honesty:)

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Not gonna lie...everyone that said they felt great can take a flying leap...I was violently ill and in indescribable pain for 7 hours...I am much better today but yeah...I was in tears and I'm very tough. That was just my experience and I'm sure that's rare...but I'm grateful it's over

I hate to hear you were in such pain but glad you are feeling a little better now.

I hope all our post op marchers are doing well too!! Has everyone had a chance to check in yet? I sometimes have a hard time keeping on top of all our posts here. :s

HW 341 LW 314.2 CW 299.1 RNY 03/25/13

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I agree i came home from hospital yesterday. Had a rough couple days. Please tell me it only gets better from here. Its so scary being in this much pain.

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I agree i came home from hospital yesterday. Had a rough couple days. Please tell me it only gets better from here. Its so scary being in this much pain.

It'll get better. Use those pain meds... I am a week and a day out..

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

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Surgery was Wednesday. Still very very sore but doing way better. Hospital is out of Jello. All I've had I'd Water and broth. I want JELLO!

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Gurly, I hear ya. I have been absolutely miserable e specially w the gas pain. Walking definitely helps. Hope u get better.

Have u had Jello yet?

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I'm eating Jello right now, gas pains are def the devils work :( but i am going home in a little less than an hour, is anybody having loose bowel movements bad? From pain medication I'm thinking??

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