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Surgery Date set 2-3-14

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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      corge

      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

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      Linda; Thank you. Looks like you have done well. I'll pick up some Biotin.

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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

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    I ment. WALK, not work.

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    As others have said walking helps, hopefully your recovery goes smooth and you feeling better in a coule days.

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    Anyone drink sugar free apple juice or light? I'm craving apple juice and protein shakes are getting on my nerves

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    Heating pad on high helped as well. Worse case, take some of those prescription pain meds they gave you! ;)

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