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Hi I'm new here, just got my I.V taken out going home soon. Still in pain and worried about liquid intake . I hear 1 ounce every 15 min is good? Any suggestions. Thanks

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Hello and congratulations Anna, where did you get your surgery done? Did they not tell you how much Fluid to take in and how often?

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Yes they told me everything I have to do. Was just trying to get some input from experience. Thanks for the rudeness.

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My apologies!! :( I was not trying to be rude on purpose, truly .... I hope everything works out for in every way u want :).... I am still in the learning stage. My surgery is this Friday with OCC. Where did u have your surgery?

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Sorry I was having a rough day yesterday. I was rude myself. I got it done in Brooklyn N.Y. Methodist hospital. Good luck on yours.. Today is my 3rd day feeling about 50% better. I'm doing about 4 ounces every 15 min. Stomach pain is dull. Just weak and headaches. Thanks

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Congrats. Good luck!!! Make sure u drink your fluids when u get home and take milk of magnesium I had to go back to hospital 2 days later because of dehydrated and constipated. Ughhhhh.

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Hi! Your already walking 3 miles? My surgery is in two weeks and after reading your post I feel more hopeful that I'll be able to move around

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Yep I walked 3 miles today mind you it was very very slowly LOL I had to sit down a few times and my husband is a great supporter and a helper. I have had some light cramping over the last two days but nothing too terrible. I have not been nauseous at all but I have a pretty tough stomach I don't get nauseous easy. Not sure if having a sensitive or a tough stomach before surgery makes it better or worse.. there was a lady that had her surgery the same day as me but she had a sleeve and she was struggling with nausea bad. I felt so sorry for her but she was up and walking. Message me anytime if u have questions. Where are you having your surgery done?

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I was able to eat Greek yogurt today!! Wooohoooo!! Was so good And I put in another 4 miles or so today. Had some sharp belly pains but I think it was gas , for the most part I feel pretty good. I was a little disappointed when I stepped on the scale and it said I was 3 pounds heavier. :( talk to the doctor today he said it was normal to gain weight after surgery it was probably just Water because I haven't eaten hardly anything. Or I should say I haven't had many calories I haven't really eaten anything at all besides Greek yogurt just today. :)

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Holy cow!! Took one of the BIGGEST potties of my life today LOL I believe I've lost 5 pounds or so. TOTALLY NOT KIDDING!! I have been very puffy in the tummy area and I thought I was just swollen but now I know it was not ALL from being swollen :)

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