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pebulz    135

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Today turned out to be my best day since surgery yet! I was so scared cuz my hubby went back to work today and i didn't know how id get through the day with myself and a 2 yr old ....i have been in so much pain had complications with an infection and now have an opened incision and also couldn't use the restroom by myself .....first yesterday i got a toilet aid and that worked wonders then my mom showed up before i even woke up to help me all day she stood by but i did everything got my daughter out of her crib changed her diapers fed her and everything i know it may not seen like much but I've felt so bad for 2 and a half weeks i was petrified i would be stuck in my bed and she'd be crying in her crib and i wouldn't be able to get her:( the one thong i did was i stuck to taking pain meds all day but half the dose ....this past few days ive been trying to go all day with no pain meds because i was wanted to see if i could get through the day without them for when i was home alone with makayla but instead i ended up in so much pain i was stuck in bed....so.since my mom was here in case i took 1 percocet instead of 2 every 4 hours and it made it so much easier and i was not out of it like i was afraid id be ......we even went outside today and she played on her swingset and her outside toys for almost 2 hours and i got a little sunburn lol i havent been outside that.much in weeks and it was beautiful out! Ol sorry again for the ramble but i had to share i had such a good day ...now tomorrow im really on my own my mom cant come unless she has to(she lives in nj i live in ny) and hubby is working so hoping tomorrow is as good as today :)

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MrsLulu    69

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I am glad you had a good day! I know you have had a hard time, but it gets better. I finally felt like a normal person for the first time since surgery yesterday. I had to go through my closet to find clothes that I could wear. All of my others are like tents on me. I am down 61lbs now and can hardly believe it. I have already gone through all of my old clothes and worn the smallest and they were BAGGY! Was FRIGGIN AWESOME! I also went out with friends for the first time last night and everyone was having drinks so I brought sugar free Hawaiian Punch packets and just ordered Water and added them. It looked like I had a drink so no one knows I wasn't having drinks. Worked out well.

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Dorian    683

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Today turned out to be my best day since surgery yet! I was so scared cuz my hubby went back to work today and i didn't know how id get through the day with myself and a 2 yr old ....i have been in so much pain had complications with an infection and now have an opened incision and also couldn't use the restroom by myself .....first yesterday i got a toilet aid and that worked wonders then my mom showed up before i even woke up to help me all day she stood by but i did everything got my daughter out of her crib changed her diapers fed her and everything i know it may not seen like much but I've felt so bad for 2 and a half weeks i was petrified i would be stuck in my bed and she'd be crying in her crib and i wouldn't be able to get her:( the one thong i did was i stuck to taking pain meds all day but half the dose ....this past few days ive been trying to go all day with no pain meds because i was wanted to see if i could get through the day without them for when i was home alone with makayla but instead i ended up in so much pain i was stuck in bed....so.since my mom was here in case i took 1 percocet instead of 2 every 4 hours and it made it so much easier and i was not out of it like i was afraid id be ......we even went outside today and she played on her swingset and her outside toys for almost 2 hours and i got a little sunburn lol i havent been outside that.much in weeks and it was beautiful out! Ol sorry again for the ramble but i had to share i had such a good day ...now tomorrow im really on my own my mom cant come unless she has to(she lives in nj i live in ny) and hubby is working so hoping tomorrow is as good as today :)

Yayy for a good day! Really makes you feel good huh? Congrats! You deserve it after all you have been thru!

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Dorian    683

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I am glad you had a good day! I know you have had a hard time' date=' but it gets better. I finally felt like a normal person for the first time since surgery yesterday. I had to go through my closet to find clothes that I could wear. All of my others are like tents on me. I am down 61lbs now and can hardly believe it. I have already gone through all of my old clothes and worn the smallest and they were BAGGY! Was FRIGGIN AWESOME! I also went out with friends for the first time last night and everyone was having drinks so I brought sugar free Hawaiian Punch packets and just ordered Water and added them. It looked like I had a drink so no one knows I wasn't having drinks. Worked out well.[/quote']

How awesome! Can't wait to go thru all of my bins of clothes. I think I have every size from 26 to 14.

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Martinmommy3    7

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Did anyone have facial spams or twitches after surgery? I thought I was having the twitches due two the iv pain meds, but since being off them for 3 days now I'm still experiencing. Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks!!!

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pebulz    135

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Thanks everyone it def did feel good and so far so good this morning :) i wish i.could start wearing reg clothes ive been wearing loose pj pants and stuff that is soft and goes over all my incisions because my open incision is right where my pant waste would go ;(

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Nel    189

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well my surgery was april 1. today is 5/5...and supposedly today, on my nuts plan, is the day I go to ground meat and 100% wheat bread. I'm a bit scared....to say the least. I've had it pretty good. The only thing that has bothered me is an egg. I don't know if I'm ready for all that. I haven't thrown up at all yet *the egg started the foamies and a bit of spit up but that's fine* and I still have that common fear of vomiting and ripping out my stomach.

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Nel    189

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I am glad you had a good day! I know you have had a hard time, but it gets better. I finally felt like a normal person for the first time since surgery yesterday. I had to go through my closet to find clothes that I could wear. All of my others are like tents on me. I am down 61lbs now and can hardly believe it. I have already gone through all of my old clothes and worn the smallest and they were BAGGY! Was FRIGGIN AWESOME! I also went out with friends for the first time last night and everyone was having drinks so I brought sugar free Hawaiian Punch packets and just ordered Water and added them. It looked like I had a drink so no one knows I wasn't having drinks. Worked out well.

Good lord, this place makes me feel like a loser and not in a good way. Have you lost that much JUST since surgery? I've lost 24 pounds. Since surgery itself. MORE than I would have lost without surgery and I try not to judge my loss by others...but damn. What date was your surgery?

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Wendilou    180

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Good lord' date=' this place makes me feel like a loser and not in a good way. Have you lost that much JUST since surgery? I've lost 24 pounds. Since surgery itself. MORE than I would have lost without surgery and I try not to judge my loss by others...but damn. What date was your surgery?[/quote']

Nel, I've only lost 15 lbs since surgery. Mine was on the 8th. We all will lose, just at different paces.

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juliz1972    51

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Does anyone have problems drinking Water? Whenever I drink water it hits my stomach and makes me cramp a little. It's very hard getting my water intake in. Ice chips work better. But why is drinking water so hard?

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am SW 316 CW 303 GW 150

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Nel    189

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Does anyone have problems drinking Water? Whenever I drink Water it hits my stomach and makes me cramp a little. It's very hard getting my water intake in. Ice chips work better. But why is drinking water so hard?

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am SW 316 CW 303 GW 150

I don't, but I have heard of some that do. Have you tried ice cold water if the ice chips work? And have you tried adding any flavoring *not acidic like lemon* to your water? And if cold doesn't work, maybe try warm?

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juliz1972    51

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I don't' date=' but I have heard of some that do. Have you tried ice cold Water if the ice chips work? And have you tried adding any flavoring *not acidic like lemon* to your Water? And if cold doesn't work, maybe try warm?[/quote']

Yes I have tried all that and it does work better. I notice that warm water doesn't hit my tummy as hard. But I get so thirsty. I wish I could drink ya know! Lol thank you.

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am SW 316 CW 295 GW 150

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Nel    189

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I just had problems getting enough in at first. I can drink regularally now. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. I don't gulp my drink, but I can drink normally and take several good swallows. Maybe it will just take a bit for your stomach to get used to it. :)

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amcdowell779    70

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Does anyone have problems drinking Water? Whenever I drink Water it hits my stomach and makes me cramp a little. It's very hard getting my water intake in. Ice chips work better. But why is drinking water so hard?

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am SW 316 CW 303 GW 150

I'm having trouble with water. Soups are fine, I can drink them with zero problems but water hurts in the middle of my chest. My PA said it was from my esophagus being swollen from vomiting. They put me back on my acid reflux med and told me to take smaller sips. I do have some cramping in my stomach also, but do not know why this happens but it sucks!! I was having trouble getting my water in last week but I'm doing better now. Hope you find some relief.

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Krystal7k    243

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Does anyone have problems drinking Water? Whenever I drink Water it hits my stomach and makes me cramp a little. It's very hard getting my water intake in. Ice chips work better. But why is drinking water so hard?

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am SW 316 CW 303 GW 150

I have that problem I can drink the shakes and not have that problem but any thin liquid hurts

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