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MestizaBander    43

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It will with bloating and Constipation. My doctor told me take it as soon as I left the hospital and I didn't listen. I was miserable with bloating and pressure. I was getting full off of liquids and when I took the Miralax I started feeling some relief. The next day was even better.

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MestizaBander    43

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And don't forget to walk. That is a must.

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fatty2hottie    57

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And don't forget to walk. That is a must.

My doctor didn't tell me anything, not even about how to care for my incisions. I feel like I am flying blind. I have been walking around my house and to go get the mail. I should walk more but my focus is trying to drink Water. I couldn't even make myself pee last night...nothing would come out. It's got me all freaked out!

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Andy1    16

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Are you incisions glued? if so try not to get them wet for approx 5 days. Keep area as clean as possible. Im drinking 3 slime fast supp drinks a day plus loads of perperment tea(helps trapped wind), then Water nornal Tea and coffee. Walking helps clear gas.

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MestizaBander    43

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Definitely get the miralax. It will help. My incisions were glued but waterproof so I was able to shower the next day. Maybe you should call your doctor first thing in the morning. Do you have any sugar free Popsicles? That can help get some Fluid in.

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fatty2hottie    57

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If my incisions are glued I can't tell. I am allergic to steristrips and I have bandaids on my incisions. I don't see any stitches so maybe they are glued. I pulled off 4 of my bandaids to clean around the incisions with sterile wipes and replaced them with clean bandaids. I didn't take the large bandage off where I think my port is. 1/4 of the incisions was still bleeding or draining. I don't feel comfortable showering so I am just keeping clean with cottonelle wipes.

I had my husband pick up some miralax and I put it in my Protein Shake. So far, so good. I finished the 4oz with little problem.

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Andy1    16

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Dont think they should be still bleeding after this time. The 1/4 biy is the port i think. Its also the most sore part so far. I would get the bleeding parts checked if i was you.

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Neggie    4

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Surgery tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. Sure hoping and praying that all goes well. Am so glad that this two week Optifast diet will be done. On the positive side, I did drop 15 pounds. On to a new lease on life!

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MestizaBander    43

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Best wishes to you and good luck!

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Neggie    4

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Best wishes to you and good luck!

Thank you!!

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starfish n coffee    157

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Cheers to neggie on being banded tomorrow!!

My incisions are glued and barely noticeable. I been showering daily since I've been home and might I add that the warm Water is helping with the soreness that the gas pains caused. And the Miralax is working VERY well! Thankful for that!!

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fatty2hottie    57

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The miralax has definitely helped. I drank 4oz of Protein Shake, some Water, a little bit of Gatorade and just had 4 oz of cream of chicken Soup with a half scoop of Unjury unflavored Protein added. Feeling good! Thanks for the tip!

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MestizaBander    43

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That is good to hear from both of y'all! Y'all are very welcome :-)

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Ashley1781    2

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Got my Surgery day!! Feb 28th...Super excited to lose this weight. Now about this liquid diet it's so hard being a mom and cooking for the kids then me having to drink a shake...I can do this. I can't wait till Friday!!

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scubachick    58

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Got my Surgery day!! Feb 28th...Super excited to lose this weight. Now about this liquid diet it's so hard being a mom and cooking for the kids then me having to drink a shake...I can do this. I can't wait till Friday!!

Exciting!!!! You can do it. It's just a few days. ;)

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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