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Started getting a little nervous, put three weeks in off work and starting to gather my Protein Vitamins etc for after surgery. Like I said before i am 255 now with a bmi of 37. I know I

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making the right decsion just not looking forward to those first couple of days of pain. I already had my gallbladder out so if its anything like that I think I will be fine.

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Congratulations on your decision! Sounds like you're well on your way to success. I too am a little nervous/excited...my sleeve surgery date is jan 22nd. Good luck to you!!! :)

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Sounds like you will be back in business by turkey season.

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From what I understand gall bladder removal is more painful. Honestly sleeve surgery is not very painful at all. The hardest part is the lack of Water and food you can take in at the beginning. It will leave you weak and fatigued, but not really in much pain usually.

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I honestly had no pain after surgery, after 1 night in hospital. I took nothing for pain once home, just took it easy. The unknown is what scares us. I had soreness in my navel. 1-2 days of rest and you will hardly know you had surgery. Serious!!! I am 67, surgery was 11/18, and I have walked more since surgery than I did the year before surgery. I am shopping and having so much fun! You will be back in the deer stand before you know it, and you won't have to come down to eat, LOL!!!!!

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My surgery date is also on Feb 3. Can't wait. Very nervous but excited also.

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Best of luck to you! My surgery went well and I'm in the recovery room. First day of the rest of my life!

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Congrats to you. Keep us all posted in how your doing. Mines isn't until March but I totally share your excitement as well as the feeling of nervousness all at the same time.

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My surgery was January 20, 2014. I was 375 lbs. I was sore a little when I woke up, but nothing bad at all. I stayed overnight at the hospital.

I was given ice chips, broth, hot tea, and a popsicle. I didn't drink much of it at all, but that's ok since you are getting Fluid through IV as well. I went home late the next morning.

As of this morning, I'm already at 360lbs and no pain from normal tasks.

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I had pain the day/ night of surgery. Morphine did a great job.

Tylenol next couple of days. Then no more pain meds.

Really not bad.

Worst thing. : a friend gave me a very funny book. Had to put it down for a flew days. It hurts when I laugh.

I have a friend getting a hernia op on Friday. I told her don't screw with me or I'll screw with you...... I'll make you laugh post - op

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Congratulations on your decision! Sounds like you're well on your way to success. I too am a little nervous/excited...my sleeve surgery date is jan 22nd. Good luck to you!!! :)

Thin: how you doing?

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I had my surgery a couple of days ago. I am suffering from sleeve pain...only when I drink shakes/liquids. I can feel the liquid in my sleeve (weirdest feeling). It hurts when it first comes into contact with the bottom of my sleeve. Even drinking Water hurts! I hope this pain subsides when I drink anything. My hubby reminded me that I am just out of surgery, & that I'll need time to heal. Anybody else have this feeling after surgery?

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I had my surgery a couple of days ago. I am suffering from sleeve pain...only when I drink shakes/liquids. I can feel the liquid in my sleeve (weirdest feeling). It hurts when it first comes into contact with the bottom of my sleeve. Even drinking Water hurts! I hope this pain subsides when I drink anything. My hubby reminded me that I am just out of surgery, & that I'll need time to heal. Anybody else have this feeling after surgery?

Thin:

When I had my surgery I could hardly drink anything without pain.

I recall my pain was at the top.

I could only drink about 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

Dr said. " then just drink 1/4 teaspoon at a time"

It WILL GET BETTER.

Just do what you can.

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