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April 2013 Post-Op Group

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Dorian    683

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I had no catheter at all or drain tube. And they had me up drinking Water as soon as I was in my own room after surgery. Seems its done so differently between here and there lol as long as the outcome is the same I guess that's what matters! Congrats on being able to drink! It tastes soooo good doesn't it lol

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

I won't have a drain or catheter either when I wake up. And I am glad! :)

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MissTiff    38

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I won't have a drain or catheter either when I wake up. And I am glad! :)

Lol me too

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

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Dorian    683

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Yay!! I'm allowed to have Water and they are taking out my catheter!

Yay for you. One less thing holding you down! Bet the Water never tasted better huh? Glad you're moving right along!

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Dorian    683

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Today was a good day for me. Still struggling to get my Protein in but they called me today and said it will all eventually happen. The first bit its difficult and overwhelming till u get on schedule and organized. My energy is starting to get up again and each day I feel abit more better. So happy to finally be on the losers bench. How is everyone else doing? Are u getting enough liquids into you and taking all ur Vitamins? I love hearing everyones storys :-) you all are such an inspiration and great motivators!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

It is such a learning process for Ya!! I think you are right when you say schedule. Soon it will be second nature to us. The better you feel the easier it will become! Good luck!

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MissTiff    38

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It is such a learning process for Ya!! I think you are right when you say schedule. Soon it will be second nature to us. The better you feel the easier it will become! Good luck!

It really is!! I mean I went into this very well planned and prepared. But when I came home I was like hmmm how am I gonna do this lol its still a work in progress but I'm only a few days out. I figure by the end of next week ill have a good schedule going of everything and it'll all start going more smoothly.

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

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Krystal7k    243

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It really is!! I mean I went into this very well planned and prepared. But when I came home I was like hmmm how am I gonna do this lol its still a work in progress but I'm only a few days out. I figure by the end of next week ill have a good schedule going of everything and it'll all start going more smoothly.

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

Im glad everythings going good for you

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MissTiff    38

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Im glad everythings going good for you

Thanks Krystal! U have to be getting pretty excited as urs is approaching quickly!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

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Krystal7k    243

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Thanks Krystal! U have to be getting pretty excited as urs is approaching quickly!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

Yes im kinda stressed to the max trying to get everything in order for surgery day its going to be hard leaveing my kids

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MaryMitchell    23

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Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well, no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo!

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MissTiff    38

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Yes im kinda stressed to the max trying to get everything in order for surgery day its going to be hard leaveing my kids

Yep I completely understand that. That was the hardest part for me as well. But before u know you'll be home and theyll be helping u out :)

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

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MissTiff    38

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Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well' date=' no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo![/quote']

Yay thats great Mary!! Feels great doesn't it? I had a total of three or 4 blood thinner shots. First one they gave in my upper thigh and OMG it hurt....I still have a huge black bruise from it. The rest all went into my tummy and were fine. Welcome to the losers bench :-) I look forward to swapping storys and future recipes woth all the april losers!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

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jackie-o    22

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Ok, I think my surgeon put something back together wrong. My top incision feels like it is connected to something it shouldn't be. Everything else feels ok.

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jackie-o    22

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Today was a good day for me. Still struggling to get my Protein in but they called me today and said it will all eventually happen. The first bit its difficult and overwhelming till u get on schedule and organized. My energy is starting to get up again and each day I feel abit more better. So happy to finally be on the losers bench. How is everyone else doing? Are u getting enough liquids into you and taking all ur Vitamins? I love hearing everyones storys :-) you all are such an inspiration and great motivators!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

Today was a good day for me. Still struggling to get my Protein in but they called me today and said it will all eventually happen. The first bit its difficult and overwhelming till u get on schedule and organized. My energy is starting to get up again and each day I feel abit more better. So happy to finally be on the losers bench. How is everyone else doing? Are u getting enough liquids into you and taking all ur Vitamins? I love hearing everyones storys :-) you all are such an inspiration and great motivators!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

Keep it going....how many incisions did you have? My top still really hurts.

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Wendilou    180

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So I was started on Clear Liquids yesterday. --yay!! I'm trying to figure out what my new baby pouch is telling me,. I seem to burp lot. Is this normal? I haven't passed gas yet, but I

have done several walks up and down the hallways trying to get that moving. Does burping mean I'm full?

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Dorian    683

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Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well' date=' no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo![/quote']

Sounds like you are doing awesome and that's great! Hope it continues for you. I have 12 days and I am so excited. Hope it goes just like yours. Keep up the good work!

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